Jesse Baird and Luke Davies: Accused killer cop Beau Lamarre-Condon hires former detective turned solicitor John Walford

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A former detective hired by accused killer Beau Lamarre-Condon to represent him in the case of the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies says his client is doing “fine” behind bars.

Lawyer John Walford served for 20 years in the NSW Police Force, where he was a senior detective, qualified criminal analyst and prosecutor.

He then worked as a lawyer in the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for fifteen years before opening his own suburban practice, the Penrith Law Centre.

Mr Walford, the sole lawyer acting on behalf of Lamarre-Condon, said his client had not yet indicated how he would respond to the murder charge.

“I’ve been to his place and seen him a few times,” Mr Walford told Daily Mail Australia. ‘I don’t have any instructions for it at the moment, it’s too early.

“We had a conversation about some things the police did recently.”

Asked how the 28-year-old senior constable coped with his first time in custody, Mr Walford said: ‘He’s doing well. He’s fine.’

Lamarre-Condon is accused of murdering former Studio Ten presenter Mr Baird, 26, and Qantas flight attendant Mr Davies, 29, in the inner Sydney suburb of Paddington on February 19.

Police allege Lamarre-Condon shot the couple dead with his service pistol at Mr Baird’s home and dumped their bodies in the Southern Tablelands two days later.

Mr Baird and Lamarre-Condon had previously had a relationship which police described as an “on and off” romance, but Mr Baird had not wanted to pursue a relationship.

Lamarre-Condon, a former celebrity hunter who posted photos of himself with international stars on social media, handed himself in to police in Bondi last Friday.

He faced Waverley Local Court that afternoon when he was represented by a lawyer from the Legal Aid Commission and did not apply for bail.

Lamarre-Condon is accused of murdering Mr Baird (left) and Mr Davies (right) in Paddington town center on February 19. He then allegedly dumped their bodies in a forest area.

“There was some confusion at first,” Mr Walford said. ‘He just walked into a police station.

“He wasn’t represented, so it was that confusing time of the weekend.

‘On Monday I managed to find him and we solved everything. I’m the only one involved at this stage.’

Lawyer John Walford served in the NSW Police Force for 20 years

Following his court appearance, Lamarre-Condon was transferred to the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Center (MRRC) in Silverwater where he is being held in custody.

The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Sergeant Sasha Pinazza, and lead investigator Chief Inspector Glen Browne, spoke with Lamarre-Condon at the MRRC on Tuesday.

“I went in first and gave him some legal advice and then I arranged for the police to attend,” Mr Walford said.

Mr. Walford was not present when Lamarre-Condon spoke to investigators.

“Mr Lamarre gave certain information to the police and action was taken, which has now happened,” Mr Walford said.

“It was done well the way I set it up so there was no problem at all.”

About two hours after detectives left the prison, police found the bodies of Mr Baird and Mr Davies on a property in Bungonia, about 180 kilometers south-west of Sydney.

Police, including the chief, Karen Webb, have provided regular updates on the investigation.

Mr Walford, who has no previous ties to Lamarre-Condon, said his client has not yet retained a lawyer.

“We have options going forward but it depends on what his instructions are and then we will make a decision,” Mr Walford said.

“I’m just waiting for some brief evidence before I go back to him.”

“I hope to come back next week and try to work out a few things between me and him.”

Lamarre-Condon is scheduled to appear in court in April.