Two Arrested in Murder of SNL Writer Jimmy Fowlie’s Sister
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of killing Christina Downer, who disappeared in Los Angeles nearly a year ago. The case has drawn attention because Downer was the sister of Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie, who publicly appealed for help and later said his family had been told she was dead.
Police arrested Downer’s boyfriend, Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski, 34, on 29 October; each was booked with bail set at $2 million. Detectives allege they killed Downer, disposed of her body and tried to conceal their involvement. Her phone was later found on Santa Monica Beach, and investigators searched an Airbnb in Joshua Tree, though authorities have not said what they found. The investigation is ongoing, with the case expected to go to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.
In short
- Two people were arrested on suspicion of killing Christina Downer.
- Her phone was found on Santa Monica Beach after she disappeared.
- Detectives are preparing the case for prosecutors.
Explained simply
Christina Downer went missing in Los Angeles nearly a year ago. Her disappearance became more widely known after her brother, Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie, appealed publicly for help.
Police have arrested Downer’s boyfriend, Delorean Bijon Brandon, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski on suspicion of killing her. Detectives allege they disposed of her body and tried to hide their involvement; an allegation is not proof of guilt.
Investigators found Downer’s phone on Santa Monica Beach and searched an Airbnb in Joshua Tree. The case is still under investigation, and prosecutors will consider whether to bring charges.