23 February 2024 , 12:18
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Jesse Baird, 26, and his boyfriend Luke Davies, 29, were seen smiling in the former's last tragic Instagram post.
The couple were seen in coordinated pink outfits as they enjoyed US pop star Pink's Summer Carnival Tour in Syndey. In a series of heartbreaking photos, Jesse and Luke pose waiting for Pink to arrive on stage before sharing glimpses of the superstar's performance.
Jesse's final update included a video of himself dancing in the rain, grinning from ear to ear. The Australian TV presenter shared the post on Sunday just days before detectives led a frantic search on Wednesday to find the couple after their bloodied items were found in a bin near Sydney.
Friends and and those who have been saddened by the news of the couple's murder commented their condolences on the Instagram post. One wrote: "This is so devastating. My love goes out to all the loved ones of these two. Breaks my heart."
Another shared: "My heart is broken. Such a talented, kind, smart, funny, positive, intuitive person who changed my life the day you contacted me to appear on studio ten. I am so sorry to hear the devastating news. Sending love to your family and friends."
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Jesse and Luke attended Pink's concert in Sydney just days before they were killed (jessebairddd/Instagram)
Jesse and Luke were seen smiling and enjoying the performance (jessebairddd/Instagram)"RIP - thank you for being so kind and generous with your time when we first met on Ch10 years ago, and for always supporting my work since. A beautiful soul taken too soon," a third said.
Someone else shared: "My heart goes out to both of their families and friends. Two beautiful lives taken way too soon. Such a great loss to many. May they both RIP," and another added: "Just soo sad such handsome happy fellas now all gone.. much love to all your family and friends."
Serving police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, also known as Beau Lamarre, 28, was charged with two counts of murder on Friday after police found evidence a police firearm had been discharged at Baird's home in Paddington, Sydney. A cartridge case and a large amount of blood were found at the address.
Lamarre, Baird's ex-boyfriend, was previously a celebrity blogger and handed himself into Bondi police station on Friday morning. He later appeared before a court and was refused bail, that same afternoon. His case has been adjourned until April 23 with police citing the need to have time to prepare evidence.
Australian detectives have stated they have yet to locate the men's bodies or confirm the cause of death. The New South Wales force allege the police officer killed the couple at Baird's home on Monday and hired a white van to dispose of their bodies.
"It's really important that we do locate the bodies, not only for the cause of death but for answers for the family... They are obviously devastated," Det Supt Doherty told reporters.
Baird had been a presenter and red carpet reporter on Network 10's morning show Studio 10 until the programme was axed in December, 2023. His boyfriend Mr Davies was a flight attendant for Qantas. Police officer Lamarre joined the force in 2019 and worked previously as a celebrity blogger, meeting the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus.