Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gun
Summary
A former police officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, is on trial in Sydney for allegedly killing two men and claims he acted in self-defence during a struggle over a gun. The prosecution argues he planned the murders, while the defense says he panicked and tried to clean up the scene afterward.Key Facts
- Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, on February 19, 2024.
- He allegedly used a police service weapon in the shootings at Baird’s home in Paddington.
- The prosecution says Lamarre-Condon had an obsession with Baird and planned the murders.
- Lamarre-Condon entered the home disguised as an Uber Eats delivery rider and wearing a motorcycle helmet.
- According to the defense, a struggle happened; Baird was shot first, then Davies accidentally shot himself in the struggle.
- Lamarre-Condon admitted to a friend he had killed two people and tried to hide the bodies in surfboard bags with concrete to make them sink.
- The bodies were found eight days later near a monastery after an unsuccessful attempt to hide them in a dam.
- Lamarre-Condon pleads not guilty to two murder charges and aggravated break and enter.
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