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Former officer pleads not guilty to two murders

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 5:57 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Beau Lamarre-Condon, former Sydney police officer, pleaded not guilty to two murders.
Prosecutors allege he shot Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, on 19 February 2024.
CCTV on 17 February captured him buying a $90 surfboard bag.
He allegedly purchased a second bag after the shootings to conceal the bodies.
Defense argues he acted in self-defence, claiming he entered disguised as an Uber Eats driver.

History

Historical Context

On 28 April 1996, Martin Bryant killed 35 people at Port Arthur, Tasmania, prompting Prime Minister John Howard’s government to enact the National Firearms Agreement, which banned many semi-automatic rifles and launched a buy-back program. The reforms cut civilian gun ownership and remain a benchmark as legislators now consider tighter checks on police officers and broader oversight.

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Story summary

Beau Lamarre-Condon, former Sydney police officer, pleaded not guilty to two murders.
Prosecutors allege he shot Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, on 19 February 2024.
CCTV on 17 February captured him buying a $90 surfboard bag.
He allegedly purchased a second bag after the shootings to conceal the bodies.
Defense argues he acted in self-defence, claiming he entered disguised as an Uber Eats driver.

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