A friend of Jesse Baird testified in tears during a Sydney murder trial, revealing Baird’s deep fear of Beau Lamarre-Condon, who was a police officer at the time. The witness claimed Baird believed Lamarre-Condon could weaponize his authority by making false accusations that would destroy his career. The officer is facing charges related to the fatal shooting of Baird and Luke Davies at Baird’s home using a police firearm. The trial continues as details of the alleged events unfold in court.
Friend sobs in witness box and tells Sydney murder trial Baird was scared to go to the policeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJesse Baird was “petrified” of Beau Lamarre-Condon because he was an armed police officer who could make a false allegation that would ruin his career, a court has heard.Lamarre-Condon has been accused of fatally shooting Sydney couple Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, with a police service weapon at Baird’s Paddington home on 19 February 2024. Continue reading...