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Bail formally refused for alleged double-murderer Lamarre-Condon

Carla Mascarenhas
Updated April 23 2024 - 4:32pm, first published 10:43am

A Sydney court has denied bail for former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon over the alleged double-murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Lamarre-Condon was not required to attend Sydney Downing Centre on April 23 with the hearing dealing with a previous bail application.

A Sydney court has denied bail for former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon over the alleged double-murder of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund formerly denied the application.

Lamarre-Condon's lawyer John Walford told the court his client had only received a partial brief of evidence from NSW police.

Lamarre-Condon (right) was charged with two counts of murder of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19. Pictures by Instagram/AAP Image/James Gourley
Lamarre-Condon (right) was charged with two counts of murder of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney on February 19. Pictures by Instagram/AAP Image/James Gourley

Speaking outside court Mr Walford said he wasn't sure how his client would plead but said he is "okay".

"It can be very tough for him at the moment but it's tough for everyone," Mr Walford said.

Lamarre-Condon remains in custody at Silverwater Prison with the case adjourned until June 18.

The charges

Lamarre-Condon was charged with two counts of murder of former Ten reporter Jesse Baird, 26, and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies, 29 in Sydney on February 19, in Mr Baird's Paddington home.

Lamarre-Condon was a serving police constable at the time of the alleged murders and is accused of using his police firearm to kill the couple before allegedly disposing of their bodies at a rural property at Bungonia, two hours southwest of Sydney.

Lamarre-Condon has been officially removed from NSW Police.

Police allege Lamarre-Condon displayed an "escalating" pattern of stalking Mr Baird before he allegedly carried out the double murders.

Following his arrest on February 23, Lamarre-Condon allegedly provided investigators information that led to the discovery of the men's bodies at a rural property.

Carla Mascarenhas

Carla Mascarenhas is the NSW correspondent covering breaking news, state politics and investigations. She is based in Sydney. Contact her on carla.mascarenhas@austcommunitymedia.com.au