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Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hears

Beau Lamarre-Condon developed ‘obsession’ with Jesse Baird before fatal double shooting, court hears

Summary

Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, is on trial in Sydney for allegedly killing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024. Prosecutors say he was obsessed with Baird, disguised himself to enter Baird’s home, and used his police weapon to shoot both men.

Key Facts

  • Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with two counts of murder and one count of aggravated break and enter.
  • He pleaded not guilty but offered to plead guilty to manslaughter, which was refused.
  • Lamarre-Condon and Jesse Baird had a romantic relationship from late 2022 to 2023.
  • The relationship ended in November 2023, after which Lamarre-Condon became obsessed with Baird.
  • Prosecutors claim he planned the murders, researched how to hide gunshots, and prepared to dispose of the bodies.
  • On February 19, 2024, he entered Baird’s house disguised as an Uber Eats delivery person.
  • He shot Jesse Baird twice in the kitchen and then shot Luke Davies in the bedroom.
  • The bodies were found about 200 kilometers away, after attempts to hide them near the crime scene.
  • The trial is taking place in Sydney’s Supreme Court with a jury and is expected to last 2-3 months.
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