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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Jesse Baird dated police officer
General duties constable Beau Lamarre is a person of interest in the disappearance of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, according to News.com.au.
The police officer allegedly dated Mr Baird and police have been told by relatives that their break-up was “bitter”.
Friends of Baird told 9News that the missing TV presenter was concerned he was being stalked by an ex-partner.
Baird expressed concerns he was being stalked
Friends of Jesse Baird told 9News the TV presenter had expressed concerns a man had been stalking him.
This man was said to be a member of the New South Wales police, 9News reports.
NSW police have not commented on these claims.
Police investigating outside involvement
New South Wales police said they are investigating all lines of inquiry when asked if a third person could have been involved.
Baird, 26, and 29-year-old Davies were last seen in Paddington on Monday, cops said.
Police believe “there has been some sort of incident” after they found blood-covered clothes belonging in a skip on Wednesday morning.
Police make plea for information
New South Wales police have issued a plea for information regarding the missing Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
“If any of their friends know their whereabouts, please contact us so we can speak to that person or to them,” Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said.
“If Jesse is seeing this, we’d ask him to contact us, as well as anyone that might know the whereabouts of Jesse.”
Who to contact
Police are appealing for anyone with information about Luke Davies and Jesse Baird's whereabouts – or who may have information relevant to the investigation – to contact Waverley Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
What does the couple look like?
Luke Davies is 170cm-175cm tall with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Jesse Baird is 180cm-185cm tall with a muscular build, brown hair and brown eyes.
Both men are of Caucasian appearance.
Couple has been together for a 'few months'
The couple have been dating for "a few months", according to Luke Davies' friend, Sophie Inez.
She said: "I spoke to Luke just before he moved from Brisbane to Sydney with work a few months ago.
"He was so excited for his next chapter and flying long haul. He’s such a lovely and charismatic person."
Friends 'shaken' by news
Luke Davies' long-time friend, Tomas Mian, has said their friendship group has been left shaken by the news.
"Luke has a lot of friends and is very fun social person. He is a kind and generous boy," Mian said.
"He seemed to love his new job. All of his Brisbane friends are in utter shock to only find this out today," he added.
What have police said?
Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said: "There has been some sort of incident which has more than likely happened at the Paddington address and that has given us grave concerns for one, possibly both.
"It's very early stages in the investigation.
"We are still processing the Paddington address. All lines of enquiry are open."
Argument heard from presenter's home
Jesse Baird's neighbours heard arguments early Monday morning from the presenter's home.
However, they didn't report it until police began canvassing the scene two days later.
Cops are treating the disappearance as suspicious.
Police found blood at presenter's home
Following their discovery of bloody clothes in a skip bin, New South Wales police searched Jesse Baird's home in Paddington.
There, cops found a "large amount of blood" and blood-stained furniture.
The amount of blood has led the officers to believe that at least one had suffered "a significant injury".
Upon entering Baird's property, the officers immediately established a crime scene.
Missing couple pictured as police launch hunt
Police find bloody belongings in skip bin
Police believe "there has been some sort of incident" after they found blood-covered clothes belonging to Davies and Baird on a Wednesday morning.
At this stage, it is unknown who the blood belongs to.
But a phone, keys and credit cards were also among belongings discovered in the skip bin - 18 miles away from Baird's residency.
Police launch frantic hunt as TV presenter and partner missing
New South Wales Police have launched a frantic hunt over the disappearance of former Network Ten presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, Luke Davies.
Baird, 26, and 29-year-old Davies were last seen in Paddington on Monday, cops said.
Police believe "there has been some sort of incident" after they found blood-covered clothes belonging in a skip on Wednesday morning.
