Former police officer testifies in Sydney double murder trial

Beau Lamarre-Condon, a 31‑year‑old former police officer, took the stand on Monday as his defence began in a Sydney court. The Guardian reported that Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Prosecutors allege he used his police service weapon to shoot the couple dead in Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. The trial follows live updates that the former officer is now giving evidence from the witness box. The case centers on whether the fatal shots were justified or constitute murder. The defence’s opening statements are expected to address the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the officer’s actions that night.

Why it matters

The trial shows that former police officers can be held criminally accountable for alleged misuse of force.

Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

5 Nov 2026, 07:17 IST

Key names

Beau Lamarre-Condon, Sydney, Jesse Baird, Luke Davies

Section

Health

Sources

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• The GuardianFormer police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon enters witness box in Sydney double murder trial 5 Nov, 07:17

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