Accused Former Officer Testifies About Disposal of Bodies

Published 1h ago · Court ruling

Affects Australia · Covered in 2 countries

Earlier on this storySecret prison recording played at former officer murder trial1w ago

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An accused former police officer claims a friend pushed him to hide two bodies.

A former New South Wales police officer on trial for double murder has told a court that he wanted to report the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. However, the defendant claimed a friend urged him to get rid of the bodies straight away. During the proceedings, a recorded phone call to a police assistance line made while the accused was traveling to surrender was also played.

The testimonyThe defendant stated he originally wanted to do the right thing by the victims' families.
The evidenceA half-hour call to a police assistance line was presented to the jury during the trial.
The chargesThe former officer is facing trial for the murders of two men in Sydney.

Why it matters

High-profile criminal trials involving law enforcement officers draw intense public scrutiny regarding police accountability and the integrity of the justice system in Australia. Court proceedings continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the high-profile killings.

Timeline2

Oct 26Jurors listened to covert prison recordings where the defendant acknowledged his friend's involvement.
Oct 27Beau Lamarre-Condon testified in court about wanting to report the deaths and played a call made while surrendering.

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