Beau Lamarre-Condon claims friend ‘flat-out lied to police’ in accused’s first statement in murder trial
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has made his first statement in his double murder trial, claiming he wanted to report the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. He alleges that a friend encouraged him to dispose of the bodies instead of contacting authorities.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile murder trial of a former law enforcement officer, raising significant questions about police conduct and accountability.
Beau Lamarre-Condon has made his first statement to the court, after pleading not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Illustration: Rocco Fazzari/AAP Beau Lamarre-Condon has made his first statement to the court, after pleading not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Illustration: Rocco Fazzari/AAP New South Wales Beau Lamarre-Condon tells jury he wanted to report deaths but friend encouraged him to dispose of bodies NSW police officer accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies tells court he wanted to do ‘right thing’ by their families
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