Police officer accused of murdering couple asked colleague about Lilie James case day before killings, court hears
A Sydney court heard that Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a fellow officer whether a high-profile killer would have 'gotten away with it' had he not taken his own life, the day before the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
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A Sydney court has heard that police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a colleague about the murder of Lilie James the day before he allegedly killed Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, according to a report by The Guardian.
Lamarre-Condon reportedly asked the fellow officer whether Paul Thijssen, who killed Lilie James before taking his own life, "would have gotten away with" the murder had he not died by suicide.
Case details before the court
Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting Baird and Davies with his police service weapon at Baird's home in Paddington on 19 February 2024.
The exchange about the James case, as recounted in court, is being presented as part of the evidence in the ongoing proceedings against Lamarre-Condon, according to the report.
The court has not yet reached a verdict in the case, based on the available reporting, and further hearings are expected to continue.
The case has drawn significant public attention in Australia given the circumstances surrounding the alleged killings and Lamarre-Condon's role as a serving police officer at the time.
Sources
- Beau Lamarre-Condon asked police investigator about murder of Lilie James day before shootings, court hears — The Guardian — World
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