Former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is on trial over the alleged double murder of TV presenter Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, with cross-examination continuing in court. Multiple outlets report tense exchanges as prosecutors test his account of his relationship with Baird and the events leading up to the deaths.
Across coverage, the central dispute focuses on whether Lamarre-Condon was “obsessed” with Baird and whether there was any intent described in court. ABC and The Guardian say he denies stalking and rejects the “obsession” framing, while The Guardian adds that he discusses joking about his friends and his feelings at the start of his relationship.
Other outlets emphasise particular trial elements rather than new claims. 7News leads with an “obsession” theme and describes accusations of “celebrity chasing,” while the Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times, and The Age present live updates, highlighting that he denies a plan to “assassinate Jesse Baird” and is questioned over CCTV footage.
Overall, all reports align on the trial setting, the alleged victims, and that Lamarre-Condon is denying key accusations during cross-examination, with differences mainly in what specific courtroom details each outlet chooses to foreground.
