Lamarre-Condon tells jury how couple died in separate struggles

Beau Lamarre-Condon has testified in his double-murder trial that he is responsible for the death of his ex-partner, Jesse Baird, but insists he did not intentionally kill him. The 31-year-old former police officer is accused of shooting Mr Baird and his new boyfriend, Luke Davies, in Mr Baird's Paddington flat in February 2024.

Prosecutors claim Lamarre-Condon was obsessed with Baird after a brief romance, alleging he took steps to cover up the murders. On his second day of testimony, Lamarre-Condon detailed his plan to retrieve personal items from Baird's home without him knowing. He claimed he intended to use a stress leave from work and had chosen that day to avoid confrontation, believing Baird would report him for harassment.

Upon entering the flat, Baird shouted "we're getting robbed," and a struggle ensued. Lamarre-Condon said he went into "police mode," ordering Baird to drop the knife or he would shoot. The court heard he discharged his police pistol twice, fatally wounding Baird in the shoulder and head. Lamarre-Condon said he then struggled with Davies over the gun, claiming he did not shoot Davies intentionally. He recounted passing out during the incident, feeling detached from his surroundings.