Lawyers for accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon will investigate mental health factors for the NSW police officer’s case.
Police allege Mr Lamarre-Condon used his work pistol to murder former entertainment reporter Jesse Baird and Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies in Mr Baird’s home on February 19.
Mr Lamarre-Condon handed himself into Bondi Police Station four days later and is currently being held at Silverwater Prison as he awaits his next court appearance on April 23.
Before handing himself in, police allege Mr Lamarre-Condon attempted to dispose of the couple’s bodies in a dam at a Bungonia property and then later moved the bodies to a second location along a nearby fence line.
Mr Lamarre-Condon’s solicitor John Walford told NCA NewsWire the mental health of his client would be part of his “investigation” in preparing for the defense case.
“Mental health is always something we look at, something of this nature,” Mr Walford said.
“It’s too early to tell but it’s something we’ll definitely be looking into for this matter.”
Mr Walford explained mental health assessment of any client was a regular part of preparing for defense ahead of court proceedings.
Police allege Mr Lamarre-Condon only planned to kill Mr Baird but killed Mr Davies because he was too was in the house at the time.
Mr Lamarre-Condon has served a show cause notice for his dismissal from the NSW Police force.
It was revealed this week that Sydney and Melbourne AFL players, as well as umpires, will come together at the SCG at 7.27pm on Thursday to honor the slain couple three minutes before the opening match of the season begins.
Mr Baird began umpiring at grassroots level as a teenager before he made his AFL debut as a goal umpire in 2020.
He moved from Queensland to Sydney last year to continue his career at the elite level, which spanned 62 matches including two finals.
An AFL statement released Wednesday said Mr Baird was a “popular and respected member” of the footy community.
“Jesse was a popular and respected member of our AFL umpiring family, Luke a lifelong Sydney Swans supporter,” the statement read.
“The AFL acknowledges and respects both families who are experiencing untold grief and so are particularly grateful for their support of the tribute.
“The AFL also acknowledges the Sydney Swans, who have played an integral part in making this happen at the SCG ahead of their opening round match, along with the Melbourne Football Club and the AFL Umpires Association for their support.”
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said the tribute was a “small way” to pay respect to the couple.