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Beau Lamarre-Condon Murder Trial: Forensic Evidence and Competing Narratives
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Core Event – Trial Proceedings and Forensic Findings
The NSW Supreme Court is hearing two counts of murder against former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, for the February 19, 2024 shooting deaths of Sydney couple Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in a Paddington share house. Senior sergeant Bronwyn Lansley, lead forensic investigator, testified that a fired cartridge case was recovered above the kitchen cupboards and a bullet was located on the subfloor beneath the kitchen. A computer-aided design (CAD) floor plan, derived from photographs and sketches, was presented to the 15-person jury to show the bullet’s position and impact damage to a kitchen wall. The property also contained a trapdoor leading to a subfloor and a blood-stained tarpaulin under the ground-floor bedroom.
Background & Context – Relationship and Motive Allegations
The Crown alleges that Lamarre-Condon, then a NSW police officer, developed an “obsessive and jealous infatuation” with Baird after their casual relationship ended in November 2023. The prosecution argues this motive led to a pre-meditated killing, while the defence points to Lamarre-Condon’s disguise as a delivery rider at the scene.
Data & Statistics – Key Numbers
- Victims: Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29.
- Date of killings: February 19, 2024.
- Weapon: police-issued pistol.
- Forensic items: one fired cartridge case, one bullet on the subfloor, impact damage to a kitchen wall, trapdoor, blood-stained tarpaulin.
Official Statements & Responses – Prosecution vs. Defence Positions
The Crown alleges that Lamarre-Condon shot Baird twice, including an execution-style shot through the temple, and that the bullet passed through the floor. It further claims Davies was killed to eliminate a witness. In contrast, the defence asserts that Lamarre-Condon entered the terrace to retrieve personal belongings, that his gun discharged accidentally twice, killing Baird, and that Davies unintentionally shot himself during a subsequent struggle.
Impact & Resources – Public Interest and Support Services
The trial has drawn significant media attention, prompting the inclusion of contact details for the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service (1800 RESPECT) and the Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) for anyone affected by the case.