Beau Lamarre-Condon told a Sydney court he would have liked Jesse Baird even if the TV presenter had been “a garbage cleaner,” rejecting claims he was “obsessed” with Baird from the start of their relationship. The former police officer spoke during his trial over the deaths of Baird and his partner, Luke Davies.
Lamarre-Condon is charged with fatally shooting Baird and Davies with his police-issued firearm at Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. The incident has drawn intense media coverage given the parties involved and the circumstances.
During cross-examination, Lamarre-Condon was questioned about how his relationship with Baird began and whether he had been fixated on the presenter. He described joking with friends that he was “white girl crazy” early on but denied any obsession.
The trial has revealed moments of Lamarre-Condon’s personal life and his interactions with Baird. He portrayed his feelings as genuine but not consuming, pushing back against the prosecution’s narrative.
The details of the shooting remain under scrutiny, with the court hearing evidence about the events leading up to the deaths. The trial continues to unpack the complex relationship between the two men and what led to the fatal confrontation.
The case has also raised public discussions about the use of police firearms off duty and the pressures facing law enforcement officers. Meanwhile, crisis support services including Lifeline in Australia, Samaritans in the UK and Ireland, and the US 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline have been referenced amid ongoing coverage.
As the trial moves forward, Lamarre-Condon’s denials of obsession will be weighed alongside witness testimony and forensic evidence. The jury faces the task of determining his intent and state of mind at the time of the shootings.
According to The Guardian.
