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Beau Lamarre-Condon Trial: Murder Charges, Disputed Motives, and Claims of Cooperation
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Trial Overview
The New South Wales Supreme Court is hearing the case of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon for the alleged murders of Jesse Baird, 26, a former Network Ten producer, and Luke Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant. The victims died on February 19, 2024 from gunshot wounds inflicted by Lamarre-Condon’s police-issued Glock pistol. After the killings, the accused attempted to sink the bodies in a dam before abandoning them near a Greek monastery in Bungonia, where police recovered the remains on February 27. The trial was reported on October 27, 2026.
Crown Allegations vs. Defence Narrative
The Crown alleges that Lamarre-Condon pre-meditated Baird’s murder after an infatuation turned hostile when Baird ended their casual relationship in November 2023, and that he killed Davies to eliminate a witness. The defence contends both men died accidentally during a struggle, asserting that Davies shot himself and that Lamarre-Condon acted in self-defence after entering Baird’s Paddington home disguised as a delivery rider to retrieve belongings.
Elizabeth Kennedy’s Reported Role
CCTV captured Lamarre-Condon and Elizabeth Kennedy at a Bunnings store in Goulburn on February 21, 2024. According to Lamarre-Condon’s statement, he showed Kennedy the bodies in a van and warned her that she could be charged as an accessory. Kennedy has denied facilitating the disposal, claiming she was unaware the bodies were in the van and that Lamarre-Condon alone handled the attempted sinking.
Official Statements & Verbatim Quotes
Lamarre-Condon told the court he wanted “to do the right thing” for the families of Baird and Davies, saying the truth about Kennedy’s involvement was necessary. He also accused Kennedy of lying to police.
- “I noticed she flat-out lied to police in her statement regarding her involvement,” — Beau Lamarre-Condon
- “I also wanted to do the right thing for the families as they deserve to know the truth too.” — Beau Lamarre-Condon
Timeline of Key Events
- February 19, 2024 – Baird and Davies die from gunshot wounds.
- February 21, 2024 – CCTV shows Lamarre-Condon and Kennedy at Bunnings, Goulburn.
- February 27, 2024 – Bodies discovered near a Greek monastery in Bungonia.
- June 5, 2025 (scheduled) – A statement to police implicating Kennedy is read in court.
- October 27, 2026 – Court hearing where Lamarre-Condon reiterates his intent to aid the families.