Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder case shown photos of decomposed bodies
Summary
Photos of the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, found decomposed in rural New South Wales, have been shown to jurors in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murdering them. Investigators described the discovery of the bodies and the evidence of attempts to hide and dispose of them.Key Facts
- Beau Lamarre-Condon, a former police officer, faces trial for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024.
- The bodies were found inside two bags at a Greek monastery about 20 km from a farm where evidence was also found.
- Investigators found the bodies stacked with rocks and branches on top, along with many maggots and insects indicating decomposition.
- Photos showing the decomposed state of the bodies were shown to 15 jurors, with warnings about the graphic nature.
- CCTV footage showed Lamarre-Condon buying bags and cleaning supplies and returning to the murder scene carrying these items.
- Investigators found concrete blocks, a gym weight, and a cut padlock at the farm, suggesting efforts to sink the bodies in a dam.
- Lamarre-Condon's lawyer argues his client panicked and tried to hide the deaths, not that he committed murder.
- The trial is expected to last 12 weeks and is currently ongoing.
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