Former police officer Beau Lamarre‑Condon appeared before the New South Wales Supreme Court on Thursday, denying allegations that he created a fake Grindr profile of his ex‑partner Jesse Baird after their breakup. The denial was given during cross‑examination in the double‑murder trial.
Lamarre‑Condon is charged with fatally shooting Baird and Baird’s new partner, Luke Davies, with a police service weapon inside Baird’s home in the Sydney suburb of Paddington on 19 February 2024. Both men were found dead at the scene.
During the hearing, prosecutors questioned the former officer about the purported fake dating‑app account, suggesting it was part of a pattern of harassment. Lamarre‑Condon responded that he never created such an account and rejected the claim as unfounded.
The case has attracted significant public attention because it involves a former law‑enforcement officer allegedly using his service weapon in a domestic‑related killing. The NSW Supreme Court, the highest court in the state, is hearing the trial.
As of the latest hearing, Lamarre‑Condon remains in custody while the court proceeds with the trial. No verdict has been delivered, and the investigation into the murders continues.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
