Ex-cop denies murder, claims self-defence in shooting trial
Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 08:01 · Archive
Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former Australian police officer, is on trial for the February 2024 deaths of TV presenter Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, arguing self-defence.
Former Australian police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial in the NSW Supreme Court for the murders of TV presenter Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, who were shot in February 2024. The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty and is arguing self-defence.
During his testimony, Lamarre-Condon told the court he entered Baird's Paddington home on 19 February 2024 disguised as an Uber Eats rider. He claimed he was attempting to retrieve his Cartier ring and Casablanca shirts, worth over $25,000, but that he froze when he saw Baird inside holding a knife in one hand and tape in the other.
When questioned about why he did not attempt to flee, Lamarre-Condon said Baird would have easily caught him, which 'would have caused more of a drama because he can stab a knife in my back'. He acknowledged under cross-examination that he had previously evaded Baird by running away when the TV presenter was asleep.
The Crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield has challenged key aspects of Lamarre-Condon's account. The prosecution alleges that Lamarre-Condon staked out Baird's house for several hours that morning, waiting until his ex was alone inside. Hatfield questioned why Lamarre-Condon thought the house was empty when he had seen the door open, and why he maintained his Uber Eats helmet with the visor down while searching for belongings inside the home.
Lamarre-Condon has admitted to shooting Baird in the shoulder to try to make him drop the knife, and says he accidentally shot the TV presenter a second time in the head during a struggle. When questioned about whether it was obvious Baird was dead after being shot in the temple, Lamarre-Condon claimed he knew he was unresponsive but initially thought the head injury was merely a graze or scrape. He stated he placed Baird in the recovery position and called emergency services.
The cross-examination of Lamarre-Condon is ongoing as the trial continues.
How it is being reported
- Beau Lamarre-Condon denies executing Jesse BairdBeau Lamarre-Condon has denied he executed Jesse Baird, during cross-examination in his double murder trial.WAtoday · 9 Nov, 06:01
- Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t know TV presenter was dead after gunshot to the headAccused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t realise one of his alleged victims was dead after he was shot in the head.The West Australian · 9 Nov, 01:18
- Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t know TV presenter was dead after gunshot to the headAccused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t realise one of his alleged victims was dead after he was shot in the head.Perth Now · 9 Nov, 01:18
- Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t know TV presenter was dead after gunshot to the headAccused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon claims he didn’t realise one of his alleged victims was dead after he was shot in the head.The West Australian · 9 Nov, 01:18
- Killer cop's true motivations to be probed in courtWhether Beau Lamarre-Condon scoured his ex's house for missing belongings or proceeded straight to shooting him dead will be dissected in cross-examination.Perth Now · 8 Nov, 16:32
- Killer cop's true motivations to be probed in courtWhether Beau Lamarre-Condon scoured his ex's house for missing belongings or proceeded straight to shooting him dead will be dissected in cross-examination.The West Australian · 8 Nov, 16:32
- Beau Lamarre-Condon’s admissions about shootings revealed during first two days in witness box at his murder trialThe admissions ex-cop and accused double-murder Beau Lamarre-Condon made during his first two days in the witness box in his murder trial have been revealed.The West Australian · 8 Nov, 01:29
- Beau Lamarre-Condon’s admissions about shootings revealed during first two days in witness box at his murder trialThe admissions ex-cop and accused double-murder Beau Lamarre-Condon made during his first two days in the witness box in his murder trial have been revealed.Perth Now · 8 Nov, 01:29
In this story: Beau Lamarre-Condon · Jesse Baird · Luke Davies · Brett Hatfield · Paddington · NSW Supreme Court
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