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Jesse Baird ‘petrified’ of Beau Lamarre-Condon and kept repeating ‘he has a gun’, court hears

Jesse Baird ‘petrified’ of Beau Lamarre-Condon and kept repeating ‘he has a gun’, court hears

Summary

Jesse Baird feared Beau Lamarre-Condon, a police officer, because Lamarre-Condon had a gun and could make false claims ruining Baird’s career. Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the fatal shooting of Baird and Luke Davies at Baird’s home in February 2024, claiming self-defense after a struggle.

Key Facts

  • Beau Lamarre-Condon is charged with the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
  • The shooting happened at Baird’s home in Paddington on February 19, 2024.
  • Baird was afraid of Lamarre-Condon because he had a gun and was a police officer.
  • Baird worried Lamarre-Condon might falsely accuse him and damage his career.
  • Baird worked as a children’s TV presenter and AFL umpire, jobs needing special certification.
  • Baird told a close friend he was scared to go to the police about Lamarre-Condon.
  • Lamarre-Condon claims he acted in self-defense during a struggle after disguising himself as an Uber Eats driver to enter Baird’s home.
  • The trial is ongoing under Justice Natalie Adams.
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