Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial shooting of Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional but ‘it was my fault’
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is testifying in his double-murder trial for the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. He claims the shooting of Baird was unintentional and occurred during a struggle, despite pleading not guilty to murder charges.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile incident of police violence and raises significant questions regarding accountability and the use of service weapons.
Beau Lamarre-Condon handed himself into police on 23 February 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. Photograph: NSW police Beau Lamarre-Condon handed himself into police on 23 February 2024. He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. Photograph: NSW police Sydney Beau Lamarre-Condon tells double murder trial shooting of Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional but ‘it was my fault’ Former NSW police officer gives evidence for a second day after pleading not guilty to murdering Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: former police officer continues evidence in double murder trial
Prefer the Guardian on Google Beau Lamarre-Condon has said he is “guilty of manslaughter” but said shooting Jesse Baird wasn’t intentional, as he gave evidence in his double-murder trial.
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Former Police Officer Testifies in Double Murder Trial of Two Men
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