Jesse Baird feared armed officer could ruin his career, trial hears
Baird feared armed officer Lamarre-Condon could make false claims. These would ruin his career.
At a Sydney murder trial, Jesse Baird was 26 years old. He felt terrified of Beau Lamarre-Condon.
Lamarre-Condon was a police officer with a gun. Corey-Dean Thorpe was a close friend.
He testified that Baird kept saying 'he has a gun' when discussing his fear. Baird worked as a TV presenter and AFL umpire.
These jobs needed a working with children check. Lamarre-Condon was 31 years old.
He has pleaded not guilty to shooting Baird and his partner Luke Davies. Luke Davies was 29.
The shooting happened at Baird's Paddington home on 19 February 2024. The prosecution said Lamarre-Condon became obsessed with Baird.
This was after Baird ended their brief relationship in November 2023.
- Jesse Baird was 26 and Luke Davies was 29
- Victims' ages
- November 2023
- Relationship ended
Why it mattersThe trial shows how power differences keep victims from reporting danger. This is a major issue in abuse and harassment cases.
AustraliaThis high-profile Sydney court case has raised awareness about the vulnerability of people harassed by someone in a position of authority, relevant to all Australians.
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