Policeman denies murdering TV presenter ex Jesse Baird and his new boyfriend
Jesse Baird (L) and Luke Davies (R) (Instagram/@jessebairddd)
A Sydney court has heard allegations that former police officer Beau Lamarre disguised himself as an Uber Eats rider before allegedly shooting dead TV presenter Jesse Baird and Baird’s boyfriend, Luke Davies, at their home.
Lamarre, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence murder and one count of aggravated break and enter, after appearing in court for the double murder trial on Monday, as reported by The Sun.
Prosecutor Brett Hatfield SC told the court Lamarre had developed an “obsessive and jealous infatuation” with Baird after a brief romantic relationship.
Hatfield said Lamarre’s “compulsive behaviour” took a turn after Baird cut off contact in November 2023.
The court heard prosecutors allege that, in the weeks after the breakup, Lamarre used a friend’s phone to message Baird, claiming he had cancer.
Prosecutors also allege he stalked Baird, broke into his home and damaged his car.
On the day of the alleged murders in February 2024, prosecutors said Lamarre sent a text to a friend: “I’ll try to call you tonight and update you… there’s no sign I’m doing it.”
What the court heard
Prosecutors allege Lamarre waited outside the couple’s home for three hours before breaking in, then shot Baird, 26, and Davies, 29, using his police gun.
The court heard Davies was allegedly shot in the bedroom while calling emergency services, with Hatfield claiming the murder of Davies was done to “eliminate him as a witness”.
Prosecutors also allege Lamarre sent text messages from Baird’s phone after the killings.
The bodies were allegedly dumped and later found stuffed into surfboard bags about 120 miles from the home.
What happens next
As a former police officer, any alleged use of a service weapon and alleged abuse of position is likely to be a major focus of the prosecution case and public scrutiny.
Lamarre was charged in February 2024, after the disappearance of Baird and Davies. He was fired shortly after being charged in 2024.
The trial is expected to last at least three months, with more than 100 witnesses due to give evidence.
