In a Sydney courtroom, a covert audio recording was presented that captured former police officer Beau Lamarre‑Condon, 31, telling a friend that the friend’s involvement in the case was a direct result of his actions. The recording, made during a prison meeting in December 2023, shows Lamarre‑Condon saying, “I fully take accountability that you’re involved because of me now.”
The recording was introduced as evidence in the double‑murder trial of the Paddington shooting, where prosecutors allege Lamarre‑Condon used his police service weapon to kill a couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, inside Baird’s home on 19 February 2024.
Lamarre‑Condon, a former police officer, has denied the charges but faces a trial for the fatal shooting of the two men. The court heard that the audio was obtained covertly and that Lamarre‑Condon apologized to his friend during the conversation, acknowledging the friend’s involvement was caused by his own conduct.
The case has drawn significant public attention, given the use of a police‑issued firearm in a domestic setting and the involvement of a former law‑enforcement officer. Prosecutors say the evidence underscores the seriousness of the alleged wrongdoing, while the defence has yet to comment on the recording’s admissibility.
The trial is expected to continue in the coming weeks, with the court set to consider further evidence related to the February shooting and the circumstances surrounding the covert recording.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>