Lamarre-Condon, 29, is facing two charges of domestic violence-related murder and one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit a serious offence. He is accused of fatally shooting Baird, 26, a former TV presenter, and Davies, 29, a Qantas flight attendant, on 19 February 2024 in inner Sydney.
During a brief appearance at Sydney's Downing Centre local court, Lamarre-Condon's attorney, John Walford, informed Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis that they were "in the final stages of finalising instructions" and pleas would be entered at the next court session. The magistrate pressed for details on whether Lamarre-Condon would contest the charges or plead guilty, but Walford declined to specify.
Lamarre-Condon, who remains in custody, did not attend the court hearing either in person or via video link. His next court date is set for 5 November, when he is expected to enter his plea to murder
Background of the Case
Police allege that Lamarre-Condon used his NSW police service firearm to shoot Baird and Davies at Baird's residence in Paddington. The incident is believed to have been premeditated, stemming from what authorities describe as a prolonged period of "predatory behaviour" directed at Baird, with whom Lamarre-Condon had a brief romantic relationship.
The bodies of Baird and Davies were discovered on 27 February 2024, concealed in surfboard bags on a rural property in Bungonia, about 200km southwest of Sydney[6]. The investigation was initiated when personal items belonging to the men were found in a dumpster in Cronulla, leading police to examine Baird's blood-stained shared house.
Lamarre-Condon, who joined the NSW police force in 2019, was dismissed in mid-March following his arrest.
As the case progresses, the upcoming court session on 5 November 2024 is anticipated to provide crucial information about Lamarre-Condon's plea and the future direction of the proceedings.
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