Double-murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon has uttered "not guilty" for the first time in court. Photo: James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS

A police officer accused of the murder of a TV presenter and his partner claims he agreed to admit to manslaughter but prosecutors and police denied his offer.

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As Beaumont Lamarre-Condon formally pleaded not guilty to the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies he interrupted the court to launch a tirade at investigators.

The 29-year-old said he opposed any orders for a closed court at his trial because he wanted people to know the truth of his case.

He al

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