Former Police Officer’s Murder Trial Takes a Dramatic Turn as New CCTV Is Shown to Jury

New Footage Becomes a Focus of the Trial

The murder trial of former New South Wales police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon took another significant turn this week as jurors were shown CCTV footage documenting his alleged movements after the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder. Prosecutors allege that Baird and Davies were killed in February 2024, and the latest evidence presented in court has focused heavily on what happened in the hours and days that followed.

Prosecutors Say He Returned to the Scene

According to evidence presented to the NSW Supreme Court, CCTV footage allegedly shows Lamarre-Condon returning to the area around Baird’s Paddington home more than 12 hours after the deaths.

The court also heard evidence concerning a second vehicle, additional bags and cleaning products that prosecutors say were obtained after the alleged killings. The Crown argues that these movements form part of an attempt to deal with the aftermath of the deaths.

Evidence From a Rural Property

The trial has also examined the discovery of the men’s remains at a rural property in Bungonia, south of Sydney.

Investigators told the court that the bodies were discovered at a property after an extensive search. Evidence presented to jurors included photographs of the location, along with items investigators say were relevant to efforts to conceal or move the remains.

The Defence Disputes the Prosecution Case

Lamarre-Condon’s defence has pleaded not guilty and has challenged the prosecution’s interpretation of what happened. His barrister has previously argued that the actions surrounding the disposal of the bodies were consistent with panic following unexpected deaths.

The defence position remains that the prosecution must prove the murder charges beyond reasonable doubt.

The Trial Is Expected to Continue for Weeks

The double-murder trial is expected to continue for several more weeks, with jurors hearing evidence from investigators, forensic specialists and other witnesses.

The latest CCTV and forensic evidence could become an important part of the jury’s assessment of the events surrounding the deaths of Baird and Davies. No verdict has been reached, and Lamarre-Condon remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty.

Source: The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, ABC News, NSW Supreme Court