Bodies discovered near Goulburn four days after police officer Beau Lamarre charged with murders of former TV presenter and flight attendant.
In a tragic development, the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been found in rural Bungonia, near Goulburn, four days after New South Wales police officer Beau Lamarre was charged with their murders. The discovery, made with Lamarre’s assistance, has shocked the community, as investigators continue to piece together the events leading to the couple’s tragic deaths.
The NSW police commissioner, Karen Webb, confirmed the discovery, stating that the families of Baird and Davies have been notified. Lamarre, who had previously been uncooperative with investigators, provided crucial information leading to the location of the bodies.
Baird, a former Channel Ten presenter, and Davies, a Qantas flight attendant, were allegedly murdered by Lamarre on February 19 at Baird’s share house in Paddington, Sydney. Police allege Lamarre used his force-issued handgun in the killings and later hired a white van to dispose of their bodies.
The alleged use of a police firearm has prompted an internal review within NSW police, with oversight from the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. The families of Baird and Davies, who had been anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones, have been informed of the tragic outcome.
Lamarre remains in custody, scheduled to appear in court on April 23, as police continue to gather evidence in the case. The discovery of the bodies marks a sombre turn in the investigation, leaving the community reeling from the loss of Baird and Davies.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, expressed sympathy for those affected by the tragedy, emphasizing the need for closure and peace amidst the grief. As the investigation unfolds, authorities are focused on ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
