Jurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder case shown photos of decomposed bodies
Jurors in the trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon have been shown photographs of the decomposed bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The evidence details how the remains were discovered in surfboard bags at a rural monastery in New South Wales. Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murdering the two men in February 2024, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- ▪Former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
- ▪Forensic evidence indicates the bodies were found in surfboard bags at a Greek monastery in Bungonia, approximately 200km south of Sydney.
- ▪Investigators noted significant decomposition, including maggots and fluids, suggesting the remains had been at the location for several days.
- ▪CCTV footage released during the trial shows Lamarre-Condon purchasing a second bag and cleaning supplies shortly after the alleged killings.
- ▪The defense argues that the defendant's actions to dispose of the bodies were driven by panic over the unexpected deaths.
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A court sketch depicts Beau Lamarre-Condon seated in the dock during his murder trial at NSW supreme court. Photograph: Rocco Fazzari/AAPView image in fullscreenA court sketch depicts Beau Lamarre-Condon seated in the dock during his murder trial at NSW supreme court. Photograph: Rocco Fazzari/AAPNew South WalesJurors in Beau Lamarre-Condon murder case shown photos of decomposed bodies Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to the February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Sydney Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressWed 7 Oct 2026 21.48 EDTLast modified on Wed 7 Oct 2026 21.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePhotographs of the decomposed bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been shown to 15 jurors tasked…
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