Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gun
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The defense is arguing self-defense, claiming a struggle occurred over a service weapon.
Why it matters
The case is high-profile due to the perpetrator's background as a police officer and the nature of the alleged crimes, raising questions about police conduct and accountability.
Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the alleged shooting murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in November 2024. Photograph: Instagram Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial for the alleged shooting murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in November 2024. Photograph: Instagram New South Wales Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial citing struggle over gun Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Jesse Baird, 26, and his partner, 29-year-old Luke Davies, with police service weapon in 2024
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A former police officer claims he killed two men in self-defence and began cleaning up the crime scene because he “panicked”, a Sydney court has heard.
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