Witness testifies about cryptic van ride during Lamarre-Condon murder trial
A friend testified she rode in a van with accused cop Beau Lamarre-Condon for two hours, unaware of two bodies in the back.
A witness in the murder trial testified she spent two hours in a hired van with the accused on February 21. Two men's bodies were in the back but she did not know.
The friend, known in court as Elizabeth Kennedy, recalled odd statements and unusual behaviour during the drive to the NSW Southern Highlands. Lamarre-Condon asked her about mental health medication.
He said things like "you know I'd never hurt an animal." He kept the windows down and air-conditioning on full despite cold weather.
He repeatedly changed the subject when she asked how much longer the drive would take. At Goulburn, he made her buy an angle grinder and padlock from Bunnings.
The 31-year-old former senior constable is accused of murdering his ex-partner Jesse Baird and Baird's new partner Luke Davies in February 2024. He denies the charges and claims self-defence.
- Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
- Victims
- February 21
- Van ride date
- NSW Southern Highlands
- Journey destination
Why it mattersThe trial evidence suggests deliberate, calculated steps to conceal the crime rather than panicked disposal as the accused claims.
AustraliaA Sydney murder trial that has gripped Australia; the case raises questions about screening and oversight of police officers.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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