{
  "id": 18536553,
  "title": "How killer cop disputes double murder case against him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/how-killer-cop-disputes-double-murder-case-against-him",
  "topic": null,
  "section": null,
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/9387333/how-killer-cop-disputes-double-murder-case-against-him"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former police officer and self-stated double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon testified in his defense, claiming he killed his ex-partner Jesse Baird and Mr Baird's new boyfriend Luke Davies in self-defense. Prosecutors allege Lamarre-Condon broke into Mr Baird's home in August 2023, stealing his phone and wallet with a key he had clandestinely copied beforehand. The senior constable stated he entered the residence using a key left in the letterbox. Claiming he forgot the wallet and phone upon entry, Lamarre-Condon panicked and fled.\n\nThe Crown contends Lamarre-Condon procured a different vehicle for his mother to rent the day before the alleged killings to transport Mr Baird's body. He testified he accompanied his mother to rent the car because hers needed repairs, and borrowed it on the day the men died to collect belongings without being recognized by Mr Baird. Dressed as an Uber Eats driver - complete with hi-vis jacket and motorcycle helmet - Lamarre-Condon insisted he disguised himself to avoid recognition and accusations of harassment should someone enter the house while he collected his belongings.\n\nMr Baird was reportedly shot twice - once in the shoulder and once in the temple in an execution-style manner, according to prosecutors. Lamarre-Condon alleged his ex-boyfriend lunged at him with a knife, prompting him to fire in an attempt to neutralize the threat. The officer claims his finger was on the trigger when they both hit the ground, resulting in the accidental shooting of his ex-boyfriend. Lamarre-Condon offered to plead guilty to manslaughter but the plea was not accepted.\n\nProsecutors assert Lamarre-Condon purchased two surfboard bags, demonstrating his intention to kill Mr Baird. He claimed the first bag was to transport a surfboard he left at Mr Baird's residence. As for body disposal, prosecutors allege Lamarre-Condon's efforts to clean the house and allegedly sink bodies in a dam were to conceal involvement in the alleged murders. Lamarre-Condon admitted he panicked, feeling morally conflicted due to his guilt over Mr Baird's manslaughter but fearing repercussions in jail. He admitted to cleaning the house and attempting to sink the bodies.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}