Former Police Officer Testifies He Left Scene After Seeing Ex‑Partner in Intimate Encounter

During a jury trial at the New South Wales Supreme Court, former police officer Beau Lamarre‑Condon testified that he entered the home of his former partner, television presenter Jesse Baird, in early April to retrieve personal belongings. He said he approached a bedroom window as instructed by Baird, but stopped when he observed Baird engaged in sexual activity with an unidentified male.

Lamarre‑Condon recounted that he "froze" for a few seconds before leaving the premises, stating, "I did not stay and watch like a little creep, I did not take any photos… I never sent any photo to Elizabeth Kennedy through the window." He added that he later discussed the incident with friends and expressed that he could not be angry because the relationship had ended.

The prosecution has accused Lamarre‑Condon of murdering Baird and Baird’s new partner, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies, in Paddington on 19 February 2024. The defence maintains a self‑defence claim, and Lamarre‑Condon has pleaded not guilty to both counts. Prosecutors closed their case earlier on the day of his testimony, after which the former officer took the stand.

Witness Elizabeth Kennedy, identified by the court as a former friend of Lamarre‑Condon, previously alleged that he had taken photographs of Baird’s intimate encounter on two occasions and transmitted them via the encrypted messaging app Signal. Lamarre‑Condon denied these allegations, stating that he only photographed text messages on Baird’s phone after being given access, and that he shared those images with friends for advice.

Family members of the victims, including Baird’s parents Gary and Helen and Davies’ mother Sandra, were present in the courtroom. The trial continues as the jury considers the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defence.