Accused Killer Called Police Claiming Schizophrenia, Court Hears

Beau Lamarre-Condon, accused of murder, contacted a police helpline claiming he had schizophrenia before quickly retracting the statement, the court heard Thursday. Crown prosecutors presented statements detailing the events leading up to Lamarre-Condon's arrest.

On February 22, 2024, police officer Kye Richards received a call at 6:39 p.m. from a man identifying himself as Beau Lamarre from Youth Command. The caller stated he was not avoiding police and would come to the station the following day. Richards noted the caller's name and later informed two detectives, who showed interest and initiated further inquiries. Lamarre-Condon was arrested the next day when he attended the station.

Other statements presented to the court included testimony from staff at Bunnings, a cleaner, and fellow police officers. Two witnesses, who worked with Lamarre-Condon's friend, testified that Lamarre-Condon had allegedly confessed to murder. According to their accounts, Lamarre-Condon met his friend, a 21-year-old who did not work as a police officer, and asked for help cleaning up bodies, claiming, "I've killed people." The friend, described as a vulnerable individual who received social support as a teenager, immediately informed his superiors.

One of the friend's superiors told the court she was concerned about the close relationship Lamarre-Condon and the friend developed within a few months. On the day of the alleged murders, the superior observed the friend appearing very distressed. Another witness recalled the friend being extremely upset and unsure how to respond to Lamarre-Condon. The friend ultimately did not assist Lamarre-Condon with the alleged cleanup.

Lamarre-Condon was arrested on February 23, 2024, after attending the police station.