Shock in Sydney: Officer Charged in LGBTQ+ Double Murder Ahead of Mardi Gras
February 29, 2024
An officer of the New South Wales Police, Beau Lamarre-Condon, is charged with the premeditated murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, causing unrest within Sydney's LGBTQ+ community.
The incident has heightened existing tensions between the community and law enforcement, coinciding with the upcoming Mardi Gras parade.
A service firearm was allegedly used by Lamarre-Condon to commit the murders at a remote property.
The LGBTQ+ community is honoring the victims through a silent vigil in Darlinghurst, with additional tributes by Qantas and the AFL.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has committed to reviewing police practices and improving procedures in response to the incident.
Community concerns are focused on justice for the victims and the broader issue of LGBTQ+ safety with regard to police reporting and response.
The case continues to develop, with new information such as an interview with a friend of Luke Davies and the possibility that Davies was not the intended target.
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The Guardian • Feb 29, 2024
Alleged murder of Jesse Baird by Beau Lamarre was premeditated, NSW police claim
The Guardian • Feb 29, 2024
‘Light and love’: family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil
The West Australian • Feb 29, 2024
Family, friends to honour Sydney couple at silent vigil