Sydney Murder Trial: Hidden Prison Audio Played to Jury

A hidden audio recording of a prison visit has been played to a jury in Sydney, capturing the defendant's account of the fatal shooting of two men. The clip, recorded during a meeting in December 2025, features Beau Lamarre-Condon speaking with a friend whose identity is protected from public disclosure.

Lamarre-Condon, 31, faces two murder charges and one aggravated break and enter charge. He is accused of using his police service weapon to kill Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Baird's home in Paddington on February 19, 2024. The defendant has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

The friend first testified on Friday, stating that Lamarre-Condon confessed to the killings during the visit. He described the event as an out-of-body experience and later attempted to frame the admission as a joke. On Monday, the court played the full recording to the jury while the witness was on the stand.

In the audio, Lamarre-Condon tells the friend, I fully take accountability that you're involved because of me now. He disputes parts of the friend's police statement, claiming the friend lied about his reasons for the shooting. Lamarre-Condon asserts he acted in self-defense rather than killing Davies to eliminate a witness.

Regarding the break and enter charge, the defendant argues he had the right to enter Baird's home because a key had been cut for him. He concedes the act was trespass but says it was normal to return to a former partner's house for belongings. He explains he did not knock to avoid an apprehended violence order, though he called out hello after entering.

Lamarre-Condon suggests he would have acted differently if the shooting were planned. He states he would have been cool and collected and would have brought cleaning supplies. He notes he would not have used a police firearm and could have purchased another gun for $10,000.

The defendant also mentions taking the friend to Royal National Park in early 2024 to test the loudness of his gun. He says he planned to return there to end his life due to suicidality stemming from work trauma. The trial is currently presided over by Justice Natalie Adams.