Beau Lamarre-Condon trial hears of false claims to Jesse Baird before killing
Trial evidence showed Lamarre-Condon posted fake flowers to manipulate Baird. He made up a cover story when confronted.
Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial for allegedly murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies on February 19, 2024. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty and argues self-defence.
A jury heard that Lamarre-Condon posted a fake photo of flowers to Instagram. Lamarre-Condon claimed they were from Baird to make others jealous.
When Baird confronted him, Lamarre-Condon lied. He said his stepfather had sent them to his mother.
After their final break-up, Lamarre-Condon sent hostile texts. One said Baird "won't exist" and another called him "manipulative."
Days later, he allegedly asked a friend if her ex-boyfriend could get him a gun.
- February 19, 2024
- Date of killings
- Paddington home in Sydney
- Location
- November 23, days after hostile texts
- Gun request
Why it mattersThe trial shows a pattern of manipulation and growing hostility that led up to the alleged double murder.
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