# Ex-cop on trial for murdering Sydney couple

> A former police officer pleads not guilty to killing his ex-partner and her new boyfriend with his service weapon.
- Title: Ex-cop on trial for murdering Sydney couple · BBC News
- Summary: A former police officer pleads not guilty to killing his ex-partner and her new boyfriend with his service weapon. Beaumont Lamarre-Condon is accused of…
- Keywords: beaumont lamarre-condon, jesse baird, luke davies, sydney, murder trial, domestic violence, new south wales police, paddington, qantas, tv presenter, news, world
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmx2z10zk736o
- Published: 2026-09-21T00:49:48.445+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: beaumont lamarre-condon, jesse baird, luke davies, sydney, murder trial, domestic violence, new south wales police, paddington, qantas, tv presenter, news, world
## Ex-cop charged with couple's murder
Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, 31, pleaded not guilty to murdering his ex-partner Jesse Baird, 26, a TV presenter, and her new partner Luke Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant, in Sydney in February 2024.
## Obsessive infatuation escalates
Prosecutors say Lamarre-Condon developed a jealous obsession with Baird after a brief relationship, escalating into stalking, tampering with his car, and impersonating him online after Baird ended contact in November 2023.
## Premeditated attack planned
On the day of the alleged murders, Lamarre-Condon set his alarm for 4:30 AM, used a burner phone, rented a car, dressed as an Uber driver, and waited outside Baird's home for three hours before entering with a previously obtained key.

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## Shooting in the home
Lamarre-Condon allegedly shot Baird in the kitchen, then killed Davies in the bedroom as Davies tried to call emergency services. Prosecutors say Davies was killed to eliminate him as a witness.
## Bodies hidden 200km away
The couple's bodies were found in a rural area 200 kilometers away, hidden inside surfboard bags. Lamarre-Condon allegedly purchased the bag beforehand and sent messages from Baird's phone to cover up the crime.
## Trial expected to last three months
A 15-member jury was selected with three alternates as contingency. Lamarre-Condon was fired from New South Wales Police after being charged and had previously rejected a plea deal for manslaughter.
## Key takeaway

Beaumont Lamarre-Condon is accused of shooting TV presenter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies in February 2024 after developing an obsessive infatuation with Baird.