Bullet hole in door and DNA evidence scrutinised in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial

The double murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon continues in Sydney, with the defense and prosecution debating forensic evidence including a bullet hole and DNA samples. The defense is arguing a theory of self-defense, challenging the prosecution's narrative of the events.
Why it matters
This high-profile criminal case involves a former police officer and raises significant questions regarding police conduct and judicial scrutiny.
Beau Lamarre-Condon has been accused of killing Luke Davies (left) and Jesse Baird (right) in Paddington on 19 February 2024. Composite: NSW police/Network 10 Beau Lamarre-Condon has been accused of killing Luke Davies (left) and Jesse Baird (right) in Paddington on 19 February 2024. Composite: NSW police/Network 10 New South Wales Bullet hole in door and DNA evidence scrutinised in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder trial Defence also cross-examines witness over postmortem examinations of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A bullet hole left in a bedroom door and DNA found in the barrel of the firearm have been scrutinised in court as Beau Lamarre-Condon’s double murder trial continues in Sydney .
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