EX-COP ACCUSED OF KILLING TV STAR AND HIS NEW BOYFRIEND ALLEGEDLY DISGUISED HIMSELF AS UBER EATS DRIVER

A former police officer accused of killing Australian TV presenter Jesse Baird and his new boyfriend allegedly disguised himself as an Uber Eats delivery driver and waited outside their home before the pair were shot, a court has heard.

Beau Lamarre, 31, appeared in court on Monday as his trial began over the deaths of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, in Sydney in February 2024.

Prosecutors allege Lamarre developed an “obsessive and jealous infatuation” with Baird after the pair ended their relationship.

Lamarre has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. He has also denied allegations that he broke into Baird’s home months before the killings.

PROSECORS ALLEGE HE WAITED OUTSIDE THE HOME

According to prosecutor Brett Hatfield SC, Lamarre’s behaviour allegedly escalated after Baird ended contact with him in November 2023.

The court heard that Lamarre allegedly used another person’s phone to contact Baird and at one point claimed that he had cancer.

Prosecutors also allege that he stalked Baird and was involved in incidents including an alleged break-in and damage to his former partner’s car.

On the day of the alleged killings in February 2024, Lamarre is accused of sending a message to a friend before travelling to Baird’s home.

The prosecution alleges he disguised himself as an Uber Eats delivery driver and waited outside the property for around three hours.

He allegedly then entered the home and shot Baird.

LUKE DAVIES WAS ALSO KILLED

Prosecutors allege that Davies was inside the property at the time.

According to the prosecution case, Lamarre then shot Davies while he was attempting to contact emergency services.

The prosecution alleges that Davies was killed in order to prevent him from becoming a witness to what had happened.

The allegations have not been tested by a verdict, and Lamarre has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

BODIES FOUND INSIDE SURFBOARD BAGS

Investigators began piecing together the case after blood-stained belongings connected to Baird and Davies were reportedly discovered in a bin in southern Sydney.

The bodies of the two men were eventually found approximately 120 miles from their home, concealed inside surfboard bags.

Lamarre later surrendered to police.

Prosecutors further allege that after the killings, he attempted to conceal what had happened by sending messages from Baird’s phone.

The former officer was subsequently dismissed from the police force after being charged.

TRIAL EXPECTED TO LAST MONTHS

Lamarre has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, but that plea was rejected by the court in connection with the case.

His current trial is expected to last at least three months, with more than 100 witnesses potentially called to give evidence.

The prosecution has portrayed Lamarre as having become increasingly fixated on Baird following their breakup.

Lamarre’s defence will have the opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s account as the trial continues.

The case has attracted widespread attention in Australia because Baird was a television presenter and entertainment personality, while Lamarre was a serving police officer at the time of the alleged killings.

The court proceedings are continuing, and no finding of guilt has been made against Lamarre in relation to the murder allegations.