The jury presiding over the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be presented with an animated reconstruction of the fatal shooting that allegedly claimed the lives of his two victims. Authorities are still in the process of developing a digital simulation of the events that transpired inside the Paddington terrace of television presenter Jesse Baird in February 2024.
Details of the Alleged Crime
Lamarre-Condon, who was a senior constable at the time, is accused of using his Glock service pistol to fatally shoot Mr Baird, 26, and his partner, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies, 29. The 30-year-old former celebrity blogger had previously been in a brief relationship with Mr Baird. The animated depiction of the alleged crime scene will illustrate projectile trajectories and the precise locations of bullet holes discovered within Mr Baird's residence.
Comparison to Previous Reconstructions
This is not the first instance of a 3D reconstruction being utilized in a high-profile case. A similar reconstruction was produced for the coronial inquest into the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre in April 2024. That video incorporated CCTV footage, laser scan data, and posed models to recreate the moments leading up to Inspector Amy Scott fatally shooting schizophrenic knifeman Joel Cauchi after he had stabbed six strangers to death.
During a directions hearing in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday, Lamarre-Condon appeared via audio-visual link, during which the crime scene reconstruction was discussed. It was further revealed that Lamarre-Condon has not yet informed the Director of Public Prosecutions whether he intends to rely on psychiatric evidence. His legal team indicated they hope to clarify by late July if mental health issues will be raised in his defence.
The court also learned that the Crown has provided Lamarre-Condon's lawyers with transcripts of telephone calls he made from prison following his arrest. Justice Natalie Adams raised the possibility of a jury 'view' at the alleged crime scene, though this matter was not pursued further.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Lamarre-Condon initially faced two counts of murder, later amended to indicate they were allegedly related to domestic violence. The shootings are believed to be the culmination of a months-long campaign of 'predatory behaviour' targeting Mr Baird. He has pleaded not guilty to murdering Mr Baird and Mr Davies, with his trial scheduled to commence on September 21. A further mention is set for July 17. Additionally, Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to aggravated break and enter with intent to commit a serious indictable offence, stemming from an alleged incident in August 2023 when he reportedly broke into Mr Baird's home and stole his wallet and phone.
Background and Incarceration
Lamarre-Condon joined the NSW Police Force in 2017. He allegedly shot Mr Davies and Mr Baird at Mr Baird's home on February 19, 2024, using his service-issue Glock handgun. He then allegedly placed their bodies into surfboard bags and transported them to Bungonia, approximately 180 kilometres south-west of Sydney, where they were discovered on February 27. Daily Mail previously reported that Lamarre-Condon had requested the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission to send an investigator to monitor his trial. At his arraignment last October, he accused some police involved in the investigation of 'serious misconduct and corruption'.
Lamarre-Condon is currently held in a secret unit within the Long Bay prison complex known as the Special Purpose Centre, which houses NSW's most vulnerable inmates. He has spent nearly two years in this facility, after initially being placed in strict segregation at the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre in Sydney's west. Prior to becoming a police officer, he ran a celebrity blog and posed with visiting celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, and Katy Perry. He was dismissed from the NSW Police Force in March 2024.
Mother Also Incarcerated
Lamarre-Condon's mother, Coleen Lamarre, is also behind bars after being accused of attempting to influence a witness in her son's murder trial. She was arrested at her Balmain home on April 29 and is held in a maximum-security women's prison. The 63-year-old former police officer is charged with one count of 'intending to pervert the course of justice'. Police allege she tried to persuade a man, referred to as 'The Witness' in court documents, to provide a sworn statement inconsistent with his true recollection. She allegedly committed the offence between 2pm and 3pm on January 14 at Sutherland. She is being held in a 'special management area' at Dillwynia Correctional Centre. Due to their charges, both Lamarre and her son are subject to prison non-association orders, prohibiting any form of communication between them.
