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Beau Lamarre-Condon Murder Trial: Allegations, Defence and Ongoing Proceedings
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Alleged Double Murder and Charges
On 19 February 2024 prosecutors allege former senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon entered the Paddington home of his former partner Jesse Baird (26) and shot Baird twice before moving to an upstairs bedroom where he allegedly shot Luke Davies (29) through a bedroom door. The Crown says the killings were carried out with a police-issued .40 Glock 22 that Lamarre-Condon retained while off-duty. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic-violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break-and-enter. The trial began on 21 September 2026 in the NSW Supreme Court, before Justice Natalie Adams, and is expected to run for several months.
Background and Relationship History
Lamarre-Condon and Baird began a relationship in late 2022. After Baird ended the relationship in April 2023, prosecutors allege Lamarre-Condon engaged in stalking and surveillance, intensifying after a final contact-ending text in November 2023. The Crown describes this as an “obsessive and jealous infatuation” that led to preparatory actions, including acquiring a surfboard bag, changing vehicles, and researching ways to conceal gunfire.
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Late 2022 | Relationship begins. |
| April 2023 | Baird ends the relationship. |
| 17 August 2023 | Alleged break-in, theft of wallet and phone. |
| 7 February 2024 | Alleged tyre-slashing after seeing a photo of Baird with Davies. |
| 19 February 2024 | Alleged murders after Lamarre-Condon entered disguised as an Uber Eats rider. |
| 21 September 2026 | Trial commences. |
Official Statements & Responses
Crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield SC framed the case as a pre-meditated plan to eliminate Baird and then “deliberately and intentionally” murder Davies to remove him as a witness. He described the February 19 actions as an “execution-style” shooting and highlighted evidence of surfboard bags, concrete, and weighted containers used in attempts to conceal the bodies.
Defence senior counsel John Stratton SC argued that Lamarre-Condon entered with a key, was not recognised because of his disguise, and that a struggle ensued. Stratton maintained the officer acted in self-defence and panicked, leading him to clean the scene.
Justice Natalie Adams has overseen the proceedings and indicated a desire to see the trial concluded before the Christmas period.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s his case that what he did was self-defence,” — John Stratton
- “She did notice the two surfboard bags which, at this stage, were in the back courtyard,” — Brett Hatfield
- “I'm going to do everything in my power to ensure this trial is completed by Christmas,” — Justice Adams
Data & Statistics
- Charges: 2 × domestic-violence-related murder, 1 × aggravated break-and-enter.
- Trial duration: Expected up to 12 weeks.
- Jury: 15 jurors sworn in, with three alternates.
- Evidence disclosed in opening: alleged key, surfboard bags, concrete-filled bags, a “burner” phone, and CCTV from a local hotel.
Impact and Community Response
The case has drawn attention because the accused was a serving NSW police officer and the victims were members of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community. Community organisation ACON testified that the murders occurred amid broader discussions about police-LGBTQ+ relations and have prompted scrutiny of police firearm storage and monitoring procedures.
What’s Next
The Crown will continue its opening address, and the defence is scheduled to present its own opening statement in the coming days. Justice Adams intends to have the trial concluded before the Christmas holidays, with remaining evidence and witness testimony to be heard in the weeks ahead.