Former NSW officer says friend urged him to conceal bodies in murder trial

Former NSW officer says friend urged him to conceal bodies in murder trial

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Beau Lamarre-Condon told the Supreme Court of New South Wales that a friend urged him to hide the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, a claim his friend Brett Hatfield disputes. Earlier, the court heard a secretly recorded prison conversation in which Lamarre-Condon urged his friend not to discuss the case, and he later testified that bullying and psychological trauma affected his behavior after the February 2024 killings.

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Beau Lamarre-Condon Brett Hatfield Crown Supreme Court of New South Wales Miranda police station

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New South Wales, Australia Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia Paddington, New South Wales, Australia Miranda police station, Miranda, New South Wales, Australia Supreme Court of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

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October 27, 2026
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Former NSW officer claims friend urged him to hide bodies during double murder trial
Former NSW officer claims friend urged him to hide bodies during double murder trial

The Guardian • 27 Oct 02:51

Beau Lamarre-Condon told the court he wanted to report the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, but said a friend encouraged him to dispose of the bodies, a claim the friend disputes.

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Former police officer claims trauma and bullying influenced actions after alleged murders
Former police officer claims trauma and bullying influenced actions after alleged murders

News.com.au • 27 Oct 02:15

In a NSW Supreme Court trial, Beau Lamarre-Condon testified that bullying and psychological trauma affected his behavior following the February 2024 killings of TV presenter Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

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October 26, 2026
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Former police officer’s prison call aired at NSW murder trial
Former police officer’s prison call aired at NSW murder trial

Nine.com.au • 26 Oct 05:18

A recording of former senior constable Beau Lamarre-Condon’s conversation with a friend was presented to a New South Wales Supreme Court jury as the trial for the February 2024 killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies resumed.

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Former police officer accused of double murder discusses case in recorded conversation
Former police officer accused of double murder discusses case in recorded conversation

News.com.au • 26 Oct 04:56

During a NSW Supreme Court trial, a recording of Beau Lamarre-Condon speaking with a friend was presented, revealing his attempts to explain the February 2024 killings of TV presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas host Luke Davies.

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Court hears covert prison recording of murder suspect Beau Lamarre-Condon apologising to friend
Court hears covert prison recording of murder suspect Beau Lamarre-Condon apologising to friend

The Guardian • 26 Oct 03:26

A secretly recorded conversation between former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon and a friend, captured during a prison visit, was presented as evidence in his double-murder trial in Sydney.

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Recorded prison calls reveal alleged murderer's instructions to friend during NSW trial
Recorded prison calls reveal alleged murderer's instructions to friend during NSW trial

The Age • 26 Oct 00:58

In a Supreme Court trial, recordings of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon speaking from prison were presented, showing him urging a friend not to discuss the case and describing details of the alleged murders.

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