Lamarre-Condon tells murder trial he bought sim under fake name to expose bullying
Lamarre-Condon testified he bought a fake-name sim card to contact media about police bullying.
On his seventh day of evidence, the former police officer was in Sydney's Supreme Court. He said he bought a sim card under the name "Bob Ballard" on 15 January 2024 because he feared retaliation if he used his own phone to talk to journalists about bullying from a sergeant.
Lamarre-Condon said police could force him to unlock his phone. They could view encrypted messages if he was investigated.
The prosecutor suggested he could use encrypted messaging on his regular phone. But Lamarre-Condon said he needed the separate sim for safety.
Lamarre-Condon is accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on 19 February 2024. He used his police service weapon.
He has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and aggravated break and enter. Under cross-examination, the prosecutor also challenged why Lamarre-Condon had Davies's contact details on his phone.
The trial continues.
- Bob Ballard sim card on 15 January 2024
- Fake name purchase
- 19 February 2024
- Alleged murder date
- Sydney's Supreme Court
- Court location
- Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
- Victims
Why it mattersThe defence is showing what Lamarre-Condon's state of mind was in the months before the alleged murders. This is central to his case.
AustraliaThis high-profile Sydney murder trial continues drawing scrutiny; the outcome will affect public confidence in police accountability and workplace safety protocols.
