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‘Don’t freak out’: Beau Lamarre-Condon asked friend if hire cars could be tracked before alleged murders, court hears

By Kat Wong · Oct 1, 2026, 2:13 AM CDT

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Colleague gives evidence she told accused murderer ‘don’t do anything stupid’ during conversation weeks before alleged killings Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon promised he “wasn’t doing anything illegal” when he asked a fellow officer whether hire cars and switched-off phones could be tracked, weeks before allegedly murdering two men, a court has he

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SensationalismThe headline uses a dramatic quote and frames the story as a pre‑meditation plot, aiming to attract attention.

Appeal to FearThe phrasing emphasizes danger and wrongdoing, encouraging readers to view the subject as a threat.

Loaded LanguageQuotation marks around “wasn’t doing anything illegal” suggest skepticism about the claim.

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Missing context

The article does not provide details about the legal status of the case (e.g., whether Lamarre‑Condon has been charged or convicted), the outcome of the court hearing, or any evidence linking the tracking question to the alleged murders.

Important context

The piece frames the questioning about tracking technology as potentially incriminating, but without presenting corroborating evidence or the broader investigative context, such as whether the police service weapon was used, forensic findings, or motive.

Opinion vs. reporting

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The article mixes factual reporting (court hearing, accusations) with language that suggests speculation (e.g., “promised he wasn’t doing anything illegal”), which leans toward an interpretive tone rather than pure reporting.