Former officer denies obsession with victim as double murder trial proceeds

The Guardian reported that former police officer Beau Lamarre‑Condon told a Sydney jury he was not “obsessed” with Jesse Baird from the start of their relationship. During cross‑examination, the defence lawyer asked about Lamarre‑Condon’s comments on the relationship, and he replied that he would have liked the TV presenter even if he was “a garbage cleaner”.

Lamarre‑Condon also said he joked about being “white girl crazy” with friends, a remark the court noted while questioning the origins of his involvement with Baird. The former officer is on trial for the fatal shooting of Baird and Baird’s new partner, Luke Davies, using his police service weapon at Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024.

The case continues to unfold as the jury weighs the defendant’s statements against the evidence of the double homicide.

Why it matters

The trial examines whether a former police officer can be held accountable for a double murder, highlighting issues of police conduct and accountability.

Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

10 Nov 2026, 06:23 IST

Key names

Jesse Baird, Beau Lamarre-Condon, Baird Get, Baird’s Paddington

Section

Health

Sources

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• The GuardianBeau Lamarre-Condon denies being ‘obsessed’ with Jesse Baird as double murder trial continues 10 Nov, 06:23

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