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Beau Lamarre-Condon trial updates: Text housemates got from Jesse Baird after he had allegedly been murdered: 'I won't be able to make it tonight'

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Karp, C. (2026, October 2). Beau Lamarre-Condon trial updates: Text housemates got from Jesse Baird after he had allegedly been murdered: 'I won't be able to make it tonight'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16177249/Beau-Lamarre-Condon-trial-updates-Text-housemates-got-Jesse-Baird-allegedly-murdered-wont-able-make-tonight.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Jesse Baird's female housemates received texts from his number on February 20, 2024, the day after he was allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon. The messages indicated that Baird planned to move out and even mentioned going on a trip to Perth. However, unbeknownst to them, Baird had been shot dead earlier that morning along with his boyfriend Luke Davies. These texts were revealed during Lamarre-Condon's trial at the NSW Supreme Court, highlighting the confusion and shock experienced by the housemates who believed they were communicating with Baird until the day of his death.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon began in Sydney's Supreme Court on September 20, 2026, over the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder and one count of aggravated break and enter. Prosecutors allege that Lamarre-Condon used his police-issued firearm to shoot the couple inside Baird's home in Paddington on February 19, 2024. The victims' bodies were later found hidden in surfboard bags about 200km away. Text messages from Baird’s phone sent hours after the alleged murders confused housemates into thinking he was still alive and planning to move out of the home the following day. The trial is expected to last three months, with a jury of 15 members selected to hear the case. Witnesses have testified about discoveries made at the crime scene before it was officially declared so by authorities.

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Charlotte Karp

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🔮 A former cop friend of accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon was terrified he might 'kill me too' after he showed up at her house to scrub blood from a van, a court has heard.

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🔮 Accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon urged his friend twice to watch the erotic thriller Saltburn because he could visualise himself 'playing the lead role of the nerd' - three days before he allegedly murdered two people.

2026-11-01 · mixed framing · The texts Beau Lamarre-Condon's friend struggles to recall: From 'yay or nay?' days before the alleged double murders to a comparison with character from erotic thriller Saltburn

🔮 In the recording, then-police officer Lamarre-Condon could be heard telling the operator that he wanted to lodge a workplace injury form for mental health.

2026-10-29 · mixed framing · Listen to accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon's bizarre call to police helpline claiming he had schizophrenia - before quickly backtracking: 'Can we start again?'

🔮 Stay calm and call me tomorrow and we will figure it all out.'

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2026-10-25 · assertive framing · How Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly used his friend to work out if a surfboard bag would fit a dead body

🔮 Lamarre-Condon's replies could not be obtained by police because they were sent using the encrypted messaging app Signal.

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🔮 She told the court: 'Even if it was just a sexual nature, they were spending time together, and that might lead to the relationship he was seeking.' In November, Lamarre-Condon allegedly told Ms Schagan that he had gone through Baird's phone, deleted messages from a man who Baird appeared to be sleeping with, and blocked his number.

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Jesse Baird's female housemates were receiving texts from his number the day after he was allegedly murdered by his ex-boyfriend. uncertain

he → receive → boyfriend

The text exchange, released by the NSW Supreme Court, was between Baird and his two former housemates, known by the pseudonyms Belinda Smith and Sarah King, between February 10 and 21, 2024. asserted

exchange → release → February

Baird had previously agreed to move out of their Paddington rental by February 20 at the request of his housemates due to 'cleanliness issues'. But he never moved out because, along with his new boyfriend Luke Davies, he was allegedly shot dead in the house by Beau Lamarre-Condon on the morning of February 19. uncertain

he → agree → February

Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder over the alleged shooting murders. asserted

Condon → plead → murders

He has also pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated break and enter after he allegedly broke into Baird's Paddington home and stole his phone and wallet in August, 2023. uncertain

he → plead → August

Ms Smith and Ms King didn't even know he was missing because they were receiving texts from his number about moving his furniture out of the house, giving the impression he was still alive. asserted

he → know → impression

In the exchange, Baird could be seen on February 10 confirming that he would move out in ten days, transferring the final rent payments, and asking on February 16 if they wanted to buy his washing machine for $400. uncertain

they → see → 400

Pictured: Texts between Jesse Baird and his housemates before he died Pictured: Texts with Jesse Baird (in grey) and housemates on February 20, 2024 - the day after he died Four days later, on February 20 - the day he was supposed to move out, and the day after he was allegedly killed - the housemates received a text from Baird's number, which read: 'Hi both!! uncertain

which → picture → number

I’ve hired an Airtasker to come and collect my things. asserted

I → hire → things

I’ve just got to get someone with a van for my bed but everything else is clear. asserted

everything → get → bed

I might be doing a road trip to Perth with mates on Thursday night, so should be flying back Sunday and will 100% have it out by then.' uncertain

I → do → it

Ms Smith replied: 'Hey Jesse, sorry I’m a bit confused. asserted

I → reply → ?

I thought you said you were moving out today 20th Feb. asserted

you → think → ?

Your final rent payment ends tomorrow and [new housemate] starts paying from Thursday. asserted

housemate → end → Thursday

We have a bond clean booked for tomorrow and Arabella has her movers booked for Thursday so we will need your room clear tonight. asserted

room → have → Thursday

'Happy for you to leave your bed disassembled in the garage area if you need somewhere to keep it.' asserted

you → leave → it

Another text from Baird's number read: 'What time are the cleaners booked for tomorrow?' asserted

cleaners → read → tomorrow

Later that day, they received another text: 'Hey Belinda, sorry I won’t be able to make it tonight. asserted

I → receive → it

I tried to find an alan key to dismantle the bed but didn’t have one and then Bunnings was closed. asserted

Bunnings → try → one

I’m leaving for Perth early tomorrow morning. asserted

I → leave → Perth

Would there be any chance [new housemate's] removalist could just put it out the front when she moves in? uncertain

she → put → front

I’m going to be a new one so won’t need it. asserted

I → go → it

Pictured: Texts between Jesse Baird (in grey) and his housemates on February 20, 2024 - after he died It’s just the bed head that’s left. asserted

that → picture → February

Happy to send her some money if it would cost her more. asserted

it → send → more

' By the time the last text was sent, Baird had been dead for more than 24 hours, the court has heard. asserted

court → send → hours

Beau Lamarre-Condon trial updates: Text housemates got from Jesse Baird after he had allegedly been murdered: 'I won't be able to make it tonight'

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