Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend 'I've killed people' after alleged murders
Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly told his friend 'I've killed people' after the shooting deaths.
Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting TV presenter Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on 19 February 2024 at Baird's Sydney home. Lamarre-Condon pleaded not guilty and claims self-defence.
A jury trial is underway. Lamarre-Condon's friend testified that he arrived at his workplace that day and said he had 'done something'.
When pressed, Lamarre-Condon replied 'I've killed people', describing it as an 'out-of-body experience'. The friend said Lamarre-Condon then asked for help 'cleaning up his mess', noting that bodies were heavy.
Lamarre-Condon later allegedly said 'I shot the first one through the head and the second one through the door'. He claimed he couldn't leave any witnesses.
- Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31
- Accused officer
- Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
- Victims
- 19 February 2024, Paddington, Sydney
- Date and place
- Police service weapon
- Weapon used
Why it mattersThe testimony is key prosecution evidence. It contradicts the self-defence claim and suggests he planned it.
AustraliaThe trial is in Sydney and involves a former NSW police officer and two prominent media figures, attracting significant Australian attention.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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