Housemates received texts from Baird’s phone after his alleged murder
Jesse Baird's female housemates received text messages from his phone number on February 20 and 21, 2024, discussing his removal of furniture from their Paddington rental—unaware that Baird had been allegedly murdered by his ex-boyfriend, Beau Lamarre-Condon, on the morning of February 19. The messages created the false impression that Baird was still alive and making moving arrangements. This evidence emerged during Lamarre-Condon's trial in the NSW Supreme Court, where he has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder.
The text exchange spans from February 10 to 21, 2024, with Baird's housemates Belinda Smith and Sarah King initially receiving messages about his plan to vacate by February 20 due to cleanliness disagreements. A particularly striking message sent on February 20 stated: "I won't be able to make it tonight" in reference to moving his bed. By the time that final text was sent, Baird had been dead for more than 24 hours, the court heard. Lamarre-Condon, 31, faces two murder charges and one count of aggravated break and enter related to a 2023 break-in.
- Text messages from murdered man's phone deceived his housemates about his status.
- Baird allegedly killed February 19; texts sent from his number days later.
- Ex-boyfriend pleaded not guilty to murder and break-and-enter charges.
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Jesse Baird died on 19 February 2024. His ex-boyfriend, Beau Lamarre-Condon, is accused of his murder and is on trial in the NSW Supreme Court. Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of domestic violence-related murder.
Baird had been living in a flat in Paddington with two female housemates. There had been disagreements between him and the other residents about household maintenance, and Baird had been planning to move out. Lamarre-Condon, now 31, also faces a separate charge of aggravated break and enter related to an alleged incident in 2023.
The trial is examining the circumstances around Baird's death and what role Lamarre-Condon may have played. Evidence from various sources is being presented to establish what happened.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “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’”.