Beau Lamarre-Condon trial live updates: Former NSW Police officer’s cross-examination continues over alleged murders of Jesse Baird, Luke Davies
The double murder trial of former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon continues in Sydney. The defendant is testifying in his own defense, claiming the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies occurred during a struggle involving self-defense.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile criminal proceeding involving a former law enforcement officer, drawing significant public attention to issues of domestic violence and police conduct.
Pinned post from 4.45pm Go to latest The day in review By Michaela Whitbourn Thank you for reading our live coverage of Beau Lamarre-Condon’s double murder trial in the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney.
The hearing resumes at 10am on Tuesday when the former NSW police officer returns to the witness box for further cross-examination by Crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield, SC.
Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder over the deaths of Jesse Baird, 26, a former TV presenter, and Luke Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant, in Paddington on February 19, 2024. His case is that he acted in self-defence, the 15-person jury has been told.
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