Former NSW Police Officer Accused of Double Murder Alleges Corruption Amid Trial Delays

Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, a former NSW police officer, has pleaded not guilty to the murders of TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies, whom he allegedly shot at Baird's Paddington home before attempting to dispose of their bodies. During a courtroom outburst, Lamarre-Condon claimed he had offered to plead guilty to manslaughter, demonstrating remorse and responsibility, but prosecutors and police rejected this offer. He opposed any orders for a closed court, stating he wanted the public to be aware of what he described as serious corruption and misconduct involving the NSW Police and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The case has experienced delays, including lawyer changes and prolonged negotiations, with the trial set to begin in September 2026. Lamarre-Condon was sacked from the police force following the charges and became the first serving NSW police officer in decades to be charged with murder. Evidence leading to the investigation included blood-stained belongings found in a skip bin and remains discovered on a rural property after Lamarre-Condon surrendered to authorities.