Former NSW police officer cross-examined over alleged murders of Jesse Baird, Luke Davies
A former New South Wales police officer is being cross-examined in court regarding the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The defendant admitted to taking the victim's phone and wallet but denied breaking into the home, claiming he panicked.
Why it matters
This high-profile criminal trial involves a former law enforcement officer, drawing significant public and legal attention to the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Lamarre-Condon texted a friend on August 21, 2023, four days after the alleged break-in, that Baird “had a home invasion”.
“He said he full chased after the guy too,” he said in another text.
Asked in court if he turned off his phone or put it into aeroplane mode on the night of August 17, the night of the alleged break-in, and turned it back on in the early minutes of August 18, Lamarre-Condon said: “Aeroplane mode, yes.”
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