Beau Lamarre-Condon McDonald's Drive-Thru CCTV Shown at Murder Trial 2026

Beau Lamarre-Condon was captured on CCTV ordering food at a McDonald's drive-thru in a white van that prosecutors allege was used to dispose of the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, a jury has seen.

The footage, released by the court, shows the 31-year-old police officer pulling up to the McDonald's at Sutton Forest in the early hours of 22 February 2024, about 30km from where the bodies were allegedly disposed of.

Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter. The trial, now in its fifth week, continues to hear evidence about his movements in the days after the alleged double murder.

What the McDonald's CCTV Shows

The video played to the jury shows Lamarre-Condon arriving at the McDonald's drive-thru in a white van. He is seen paying for his order at the first window before moving to the next window, where he collects a paper McDonald's bag and a drink.

The footage is timestamped in the early hours of 22 February 2024, three days after the alleged shootings at Baird's Paddington home on 19 February. The location, Sutton Forest, is approximately 30km from the area where the bodies were allegedly disposed of.

Prosecutors argue the footage is part of a sequence of events that demonstrates Lamarre-Condon's actions following the deaths. The defence has not disputed the identification of Lamarre-Condon in the footage.

Earlier CCTV Evidence Presented in Court

Last week, the jury was shown CCTV footage of Lamarre-Condon's movements on the day after the alleged shootings. The footage showed him near Baird's house carrying a bucket, withdrawing cash from various ATMs, and purchasing cleaning items from Bunnings Alexandria.

On the evening of 20 February 2024, footage from Cronulla showed Lamarre-Condon with a friend dining. These pieces of evidence are being used to build a timeline of his activities in the days between the alleged murders and his arrest.

Key Takeaways from the Trial So Far

• McDonald's drive-thru footage places Lamarre-Condon in a white van at Sutton Forest in the early hours of 22 February 2024.
• Earlier CCTV showed him carrying a bucket, withdrawing cash, and buying cleaning supplies on 20 February 2024.
• The trial is in its fifth week and has already seen extensive video evidence.
• Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
• The location of the McDonald's is about 30km from where the bodies were allegedly disposed of.

Timeline of Events Based on Court Evidence

Why This Evidence Matters

The CCTV footage is central to the prosecution's case as it helps establish a timeline and places Lamarre-Condon in the van allegedly used to transport the bodies. The jury will need to consider how this evidence fits with other testimony and exhibits. The background to this story is set out in Jesse Baird 'Petrified' of Beau Lamarre-Condon, Court Hears. A related thread runs through D4vd Murder Trial: Gruesome Evidence Shocks Courtroom.

The defence may argue that the footage is circumstantial and does not directly prove guilt. However, the accumulation of video evidence from multiple locations could be used to corroborate the prosecution's narrative. Earlier coverage in D4vd Murder Case: Gruesome Evidence in Singer's Trial shows how the argument developed. A closer look at the same subject appears in Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Trial: Corruption Evidence Revealed.

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As the trial continues, the evidence presented will be scrutinised by both sides. For those following the case, the details emerging from the court provide a clearer picture of the prosecution's allegations. The events have drawn significant media attention, and related stories have also made headlines, such as the Taylor Swift song played during alleged body disposal, which was also mentioned in court.

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For ongoing coverage of the trial and other major Australian news, stay tuned to Grand Goldman. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the justice system and the community.