Prison Call Recorded in Double Murder Trial

A recording from a prison visit played to a Sydney jury on Monday shows Beau Lamarre-Condon telling a friend that he fully takes accountability for involving him in the current trial.

Lamarre-Condon, 31, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. He faces trial for the fatal shooting of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in February 2024.

The friend, whose identity is suppressed, recorded the conversation on behalf of police. The audio was presented to the New South Wales supreme court as part of the ongoing proceedings before Justice Natalie Adams.

In the recording, Lamarre-Condon apologized to his friend for the difficult position he was in. The friend stated that Lamarre-Condon had put him in a scenario that was very difficult. Lamarre-Condon responded by saying he fully takes accountability that the friend is involved because of him now.

The friend had previously testified on Friday that Lamarre-Condon confessed to killing the two men. The friend described the admission as an out-of-body experience, which Lamarre-Condon later attempted to present as a joke. The friend also reported that Lamarre-Condon called him dumb during their interactions.

During the Monday playback, Lamarre-Condon challenged the friend’s recollection of events. He accused his friend of lying about much of the statement given to police. Lamarre-Condon disputed the claim that he killed Davies to eliminate a witness. Instead, he stated in the recording that he acted in self-defense.

The accused also addressed the charge of aggravated break and enter. He claimed Baird had cut a key for him, making the entry trespass rather than break and enter. He said he did not knock because he wanted to avoid an apprehended violence order. He admitted to calling out hello when entering the Paddington home.

Lamarre-Condon argued against the idea that the shooting was premeditated. He said if he had planned it, he would have been cool and collected. He noted he would have had cleaning supplies ready and would not have used a police firearm. He said he could have obtained another gun for $10,000.

The recording also covered events prior to the shooting. Lamarre-Condon told his friend he took him to Royal National Park in early 2024 to test the loudness of the gunshots. He said he planned to return there to take his own life. He cited suffering from suicidality due to trauma at work.

The trial continues in Sydney. The court heard the recording as part of the evidence in the case against the former police officer.