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The disappearance of Jesse Baird (26) and Luke Davies (29) shocked Australia; According to authorities, the apartment had bloodstains and signs of a physical altercation
Per Oh Globo AgencyFEBRUARY 27, 2024 at 08:38
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The bodies of television presenter Jesse Baird and his friend, flight attendant Luke Davies, were found in two surfboard cases on a rural property 180 kilometers from Sydney, Australia.
The information comes from the Chron.
The disappearance of Baird, 26, and Davies, 29, has shocked Australia since last week and mobilized local authorities. The two were last seen in public on Monday last week in Paddington, a suburb of Sydney. Security camera footage captured the two near their home and a white van driving through the area. Baird has not shown up for work since.
During the disappearance investigation, police found bloodstained clothing in a trash can on the street about 17 miles (28 kilometers) from the couple's home. A phone, keys and credit cards belonging to the missing person were also found at the crime scene.
The couple's apartment was identified as the “crime scene.” There were marks comparable to those of a physical altercation and bloodstained furniture. The furniture was scattered around the property, supporting the physical confrontation theory.
According to The Sun newspaper, authorities are investigating the hypothesis that the TV presenter was stalked by a former lover, a police officer. Beau Lamarre was named a “person of interest” in the case after investigators discovered he had a romantic relationship with Baird.
The Daily Telegraph tabloid reported that relatives had told police that the couple's separation had been “bitter.” Friends said the TV presenter was afraid of persecution.
— I am very afraid for his wellbeing. He used the word “stalker” [ao relatar o temor] a friend told the Daily Telegraph.
Lamarre was wanted by the police, took vacation during the week for health reasons and has not yet been found.
“Following the investigation, investigators will conduct a line of inquiry where a third party may assist in the investigation. The police are currently trying to locate him. Investigators will continue to investigate all prior relationships and affiliations.” [de Baird e Davies]” said the statement from the local police.
According to neighbors, there was an argument in the apartment on Monday morning.