Jesse Baird & Luke Davies missing updates — Bodies found after Beau Lamarre charged for ‘killing TV presenter & partner’
AUSTRALIAN police have found two bodies on a rural property that are believed to be Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
"We are very confident that we have located Luke and Jesse," NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said on Tuesday
The discovery comes after police officer Beau Lamarre, 28, turned himself in on Friday morning. He will be charged with two counts of murder in Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' disappearance, according to authorities.
The arrest was announced after detectives found blood-covered clothes in a skip bin, along with "a projectile" at Baird's house in Paddington.
"This has now been physically matched to a NSW Police firearm and forms part of the evidence for the alleged facts to face court for this 28-year-old man," Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said.
Lamarre, who was previously in a romantic relationship with Baird, will be refused bail and is expected to face court this weekend.
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Police 'very confident' bodies belong to missing couple
Two bodies have been found in connection to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’ murders.
“We are very confident that we have located Luke and Jesse,” NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said.
The bodies were found on a rural property.
What has Beau Lamarre been accused of?
The New South Wales force has accused Beau Lamarre-Condon, a 28-year-old police officer and ex-celebrity blogger, killed Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Mr Baird's home in Paddington.
He then allegedly hired a white van to dispose of their bodies.
Neighbours reportedly heard an argument at the property last Monday morning.
Where were the bodies located?
Police confirmed they had found two bodies believed to belong to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
The bodies were found in surf bags at a rural property in Bungonia.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb told that suspect Beau Lamarre cooperated with authorities following advice from a lawyer.
Police said that Lamarre revealed the location of the bodies to investigators while they were questioning him in prison.
Full timeline as police discover bodies
Who is Beau Lamarre?
Beau Lamarre, 28, is a New South Wales police officer and former social media influencer.
Police allege Beau Lamarre transported and disposed of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’ bodies in a rented white van.
Cops claim that the NSW Police officer used his service weapon to kill Jesse Baird, his ex, and Baird’s boyfriend Luke Davies sometime on Monday night.
He handed himself into the police last Friday.
Families have been informed of discovery
Police have said Mr Baird and Mr Davies' families had been made aware of the discovery of two bodies believed to be the missing couple.
Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said: "It's probably mixed emotions for them. You can understand how they may have felt.
"But at least they have an answer and they want to travel down to the Goulburn area, and we'll provide as much support as we can and accommodate them."
More on today's police discovery
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said: "We are very confident that we have located Luke and Jesse."
The bodies were found "near the entrance to the [Bungonia] property", Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty added.
Police say Lamarre-Condon "provided assistance to the investigation" and revealed "a location of where Luke and Jesse were".
Beau Lamarre known for taking selfies with celebs
Beau Lamarre, 28, is known for taking selfies with celebrities like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian.
Most recently, he was seen following Kourtney Kardashian‘s car to grab a snap with her and Travis Barker
Lamarre handed himself into police on Friday after the disappearance of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Lamarre charged with two counts of murder
Beau Lamarre has been charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Lamarre had a romantic relationship with former Australian television host Baird.
Police believe that Lamarre killed the couple in their Paddington home and transported their bodies to Bungonia in a surf bag.
Police notified family members
Police confirmed that the family members of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been notified.
“The first phone call was to the families, to let them know,” Superintendent Danny Doherty said.
Police are 'exhausted' after extensive case
During a recent press conference, a police officer said, “I am exhausted, I’ve barely eaten or slept."
"We rallied again this morning and have come across a wonderful result for the families."
Lamarre showed 'predatory' behavior
Police believe that Beau Lamarre showed "predatory" behavior toward Jesse Baird.
The two reportedly had a romantic relationship and broke up in late 2023.
Lamarre turned himself in on Friday.
Beau Lamarre allegedly revealed location of bodies
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb told that suspect Beau Lamarre cooperated with authorities following advice from a lawyer.
Police said that Lamarre revealed the location of the bodies to investigators while they were questioning him in prison.
Police found 'other items of interest'
Along with the two surf bags, police found "debris and other items of interest," according to .
Police told the outlet they believed the bodies were put in surf bags to transport them.
Found bodies in 'surf bags'
Police allegedly found bodies in "surf bags" on a rural property in Bungonia, Australia.
The discovery comes after a week-long manhunt.
Bodies found
Two bodies have been found in connection to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' murders.
"We are very confident that we have located Luke and Jesse," NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said.
The bodies were found on a rural property.
What have cops said about the person of interest?
A New South Wales police statement read: "An off-duty police officer has been charged with two counts of murder following an investigation into the suspicious disappearance of two men in the Eastern Suburbs.
"Strike Force Ashfordby was formed by detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad after possessions belonging to the missing men were found in a skip bin on Wilbar Avenue at Cronulla on Wednesday morning (21 February 2024).
"As part of inquiries detectives arrested a 28-year-old man – a senior constable attached to a specialist command - after he attended Bondi Police Station about 10.30am today (Friday 23 February 2024).
"He was transferred to Waverley Police Station and charged with two counts of murder.
"The man was refused bail to appear before Waverley Local Court today."
Police stress importance of finding the missing bodies
The New South Wales police have stressed the importance of locating Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’ bodies.
“It’s really important that we do locate the bodies, not only for the cause of death but for answers for the family,” Superintendent Danny Doherty told reporters on Friday.
“They are obviously devastated.”
Beau Lamarre known for taking selfies with celebs
Beau Lamarre, 28, is known for taking selfies with celebrities like Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian.
Most recently, he was seen following Kourtney Kardashian‘s car to grab a snap with her and Travis Barker
Lamarre handed himself into police on Friday after the disappearance of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Colleagues express their shock
Jesse Baird's former colleagues have expressed their shock at his disappearance.
Stacey Thompson worked with Baird on children's show Totally Wild, and told DailyMail: "I'm shocked actually. I worked with Jesse for a few years and we sat across from one another in the TW office.
"He was a lovely work friend, always professional and keen to learn. I prefer not to comment further at this time, until more details come to light."
Who is Beau Lamarre?
Beau Lamarre, 28, is a New South Wales police officer and former social media influencer.
Police allege Beau Lamarre transported and disposed of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’ bodies in a rented white van.
Cops claim that the NSW Police officer used his service weapon to kill Jesse Baird, his ex, and Baird’s boyfriend Luke Davies sometime on Monday night.
He handed himself in to the police on Friday.
Missing men still not found
Despite Beau Lamarre, 28, handing himself in to cops yesterday and being charged with two counts of murder, no bodies have been found.
“Charges have been submitted for two counts of murder,” Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty told reporters on Friday.
“He will be formally refused bail by police and expected to face court at some stage, whether it is today or tomorrow.”
'No warnings or flags'
Beau Lamarre previously dated Jesse Baird and relatives told police that their break-up was “bitter.”
Baird reportedly expressed fears to his friends that he was being stalked, but Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said at a press conference Friday that police had “no warnings or flags to us in relation to his behaviour or any relationship breakdown."
“Since this inquiry has come along and those investigations were made with family and friends, and it has been well documented that there were some worrying behaviors that have been alleged by family and friends but that was never reported to police."
Bodies 'transported in van'
Police allege Beau Lamarre transported and disposed of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies' bodies in a rented white van.
Cops have recently reviewed security camera footage that showed a white van near Baird's Paddington home.
Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty confirmed in a press conference Friday that the van, a white Toyota HiAce with NSW registration CW82PM, was located on Friday morning.
Their bodies haven't been found yet.
Cop was on-duty
Beau Lamarre, 28, has been charged with two counts of murder.
Cops allege that the NSW Police officer used his service weapon while to kill Jesse Baird, his ex, and Baird's boyfriend Luke Davies some time on Monday night.
Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said that Lamarre was on-duty at the time and called in sick on Tuesday.
Lamarre turned himself in to police around 10:30 am on Friday.