Detective describes finding bodies to Lamarre-Condon trial
A senior police officer who helped investigate the alleged murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies tells a jury of the search for their bodies at a Bungonia farm and the discovery of two surfboard bags left near a monastery.
Detective Senior Constable Christine Abela testified at the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murdering Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies on February 19, 2024. Abela described the search for the victims' bodies that took place at a Bungonia farm, where two surfboard bags were found eight days after the alleged murders.
The detective noted that finding the property was a difficult task, as they had to identify a farm with similar characteristics and cut the padlock on the front gate. Upon arriving at the farm, police divers discovered weights, cement residue, and cable ties, suggesting an attempt to sink the bodies in a dam. Shortly after, Lamarre-Condon was found at a police station and provided a statement, claiming self-defense.
The Crown alleges that Lamarre-Condon had a jealous infatuation with Baird, who he previously dated, and claims he stalked and interfered with Baird's life, leading to the murders. The defense argues that the incidents were due to two separate struggles involving the police pistol at the Paddington terrace, resulting in the deaths. The trial is ongoing, with Justice Natalie Adams presiding over the proceedings.
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