Ex-cop accused of murder of Sydney couple as trial nears close

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 1 Nov, 14:05 · Archive

A former police officer denies murdering a Sydney couple in February 2024, arguing self-defence.

Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial in the NSW Supreme Court for the murder of Jesse Baird, a television presenter, and Luke Davies in the inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington on 19 February 2024. More than 60 witnesses have been called during the first six weeks of the trial, with dozens of witness statements read aloud and over 100 exhibits shown to the jury.

Lamarre-Condon pleads not guilty and is arguing self-defence. During the trial, prosecutors have alleged that Lamarre-Condon developed an obsessive and jealous fixation on Baird after the two dated briefly, from late 2022 until April 2023. The jury was told that despite Baird viewing the relationship as casual, Lamarre-Condon allegedly stalked him, watched him have sex with another man through his window and broke into his home several times.

The prosecution case is closing next week, and Lamarre-Condon sat expressionless in the witness box as family members of the deceased attended court throughout the trial.

How it is being reported

• Inside the Beau Lamarre-Condon trial: What the jury has heard about Jesse Baird, Luke Davies’ Paddington deathsThe key allegations made against a former police officer accused of murdering a Sydney couple can be revealed as the prosecution case closes.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 13:50
• ‘Stalkerish, ‘obsessive’: Key allegations against ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon laid bare as prosecution case closesThe key allegations made against a former police officer accused of murdering a Sydney couple can be revealed as the prosecution case closes.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 22:52
• ‘Stalkerish, ‘obsessive’: Key allegations against ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon laid bare as prosecution case closesThe key allegations made against a former police officer accused of murdering a Sydney couple can be revealed as the prosecution case closes.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 22:51

In this story: Beau Lamarre-Condon · Jesse Baird · Luke Davies · Paddington · Sydney · NSW Supreme Court

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