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As accused murder cop Beau Lamarre-Condon clocks up two months behind bars in protective custody, extraordinary footage of his former life chasing international superstars has emerged.
Lamarre-Condon’s case was briefly mentioned in Sydney’s Downing Center Local Court in late April, when she did not appear in person or via audio-visual link from jail.
The 28-year-old is accused of murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and her Qantas flight attendant boyfriend Luke Davies in Paddington on February 19.
Lamarre-Condon’s current circumstances under 24-hour observation at the Metropolitan Detention and Reception Center in Silverwater are a far cry from her days and nights seeking the center of attention.
More photos have emerged of accused cop killer Beau Lamarre-Condon during his time as a celebrity-chasing paparazzo. He is pictured with pop star Katy Perry in Sydney in 2017.
Lamarre-Condon is accused of murdering TV presenter Jesse Baird and her Qantas flight attendant boyfriend Luke Davies. He is pictured with Katy Perry in Sydney in 2014.
Lamarre-Condon was once a fixture on the local celebrity tour, posing for photos with visiting celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles.
Daily Mail Australia has obtained more footage of the fired police officer hugging and taking selfies with singer Katy Perry during two of her trips to Australia.
In July 2017, Lamarre-Condon hugged Perry on a Sydney street as she greeted fans outside Universal Music’s Australian headquarters.
In an earlier shot taken in March 2014, again in Sydney, the amateur paparazzo was seen taking photos of himself with Perry using a professional camera.
A source close to Lamarre-Condon recently revealed that his mental state had been deteriorating as he struggled with the harsh reality of his first time in prison.
“He’s not doing very well at the moment,” the source told Daily Mail Australia.
Lamarre-Condon, pictured with Katy Perry, is under 24-hour observation at the Metropolitan Detention and Reception Center in Silverwater.
Lamarre-Condon was once a fixture on the local celebrity tour, posing for photos with visiting celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry (above) and Lady Gaga.
A source close to Lamarre-Condon recently revealed that his mental state had been deteriorating as he struggled with the harsh reality of his first time in prison.
“Obviously it is now clear what happened, the accusations and where he is.” I think the rot has set in mentally. “It’s at a low point right now.”
Police allege Lamarre-Condon shot dead Mr Baird, 26, and Mr Davies, 29, with his service pistol at Mr Baird’s home and then dumped their bodies two days later on the Southern Tablelands.
Baird and Lamarre-Condon were previously involved in what police described as an on-off romance, but Baird had not wanted to enter into a relationship.
Police have alleged the murders were premeditated after a months-long campaign by Lamarre-Condon of “predatory behavior” against Baird.
The couple’s bodies were found on February 27 inside surfboard bags at a rural property in Bungonia, about 185 kilometers southwest of Sydney.
Lamarre-Condon has not yet pleaded guilty to the two murder charges, but his lawyer, John Walford, said outside on April 23 that the charges “might be” defensible.
Lamarre-Condon, pictured with Katy Perry, has not yet pleaded guilty to the two murder charges, but his lawyer said in court on April 23 that the charges “may be” defensible.
Lamarre-Condon, above with Perry, joined the police force in 2019 and until his arrest on February 23 was working as a youth engagement officer.
Walford, who served 20 years in the New South Wales Police and later worked for the Director of Public Prosecutions, also said his client was having a “bit of a tough time” in jail.
“It would be very difficult for him at the moment, but it is difficult for everyone,” Walford told reporters.
Asked if the charges were defensible, Walford said: “They could be.”
Walford has received a partial summary of evidence from the Crown Prosecution Service and Lamarre-Condon will be psychiatrically assessed next month.
Lamarre-Condon joined the police in 2019 and until his arrest on February 23 worked as a youth engagement officer.
Walford told Daily Mail Australia it appeared Lamarre-Condon had received several commendations while attached to the youth command.
He said Lamarre-Condon had used her past experience as an entertainment blogger to introduce underprivileged children to celebrities, “to give them a bit of a thrill”.
Lamarre-Condon had used her past experience as an entertainment blogger to introduce underprivileged children to celebrities, “to give them a little excitement.”
Police allege Lamarre-Condon shot dead Jesse Baird (right) and Luke Davies (left) at Mr Baird’s home and then dumped their bodies two days later on the Southern Tablelands.
On one occasion, the police officer had arranged for an indigenous boy who was having personal problems to meet his heroine, the singer Jessica Mauboy.
“He was apparently very good with disadvantaged children,” Mr Walford said. ‘Other children who come out as gay and during difficult times.
‘He apparently assisted detectives in a high profile matter where there was serious domestic violence and he became involved and gained the trust of the boy and that matter was able to continue because of his involvement.
“We have some pretty reliable sources that say that in the youth command he was something of a star.”
Walford said he was in no way trying to downplay the heinous crimes his client had been accused of, but that the picture emerging from his investigation was not that of an “evil monster.”
Lamarre-Condon had strong support from his family, including his mother, who was a former police officer.
He is due back in court on June 18.
