Beau Lamarre-Condon trial hears fake cancer text to win back ex
Jury hears accused killer faked cancer in lengthy text sent from friend's phone to win back ex-partner.
In the murder trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, a jury heard he sent a text of more than 1600 words to TV presenter Jesse Baird claiming to have cancer and medical issues. Lamarre-Condon, 31, is a former police officer.
Lamarre-Condon allegedly convinced his friend Shay Davison to let him use her phone to send the message. The Crown told jurors the cancer diagnosis was false and Lamarre-Condon was not being treated.
Davison said she felt pressured and guilt-tripped into sending the text. In the message, Lamarre-Condon blamed his earlier behaviour on medical matters.
He told Baird there was deep love between them. Lamarre-Condon is accused of disguising himself as an Uber Eats driver and murdering Baird and his partner Luke Davies in February 2024.
- Over 1600 words sent from friend's phone
- Text length
- Baird cut contact November 2023
- Breakup timing
Why it mattersThe evidence shows how the accused allegedly manipulated people close to him and used false medical claims to try to control a relationship.
AustraliaThis high-profile Sydney murder trial is receiving national attention. The case involves a former police officer and TV presenter, drawing significant public interest across Australia.
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