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Markeith Loyd | |
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 Loyd, c. 2017 | |
| Born | Markeith Demangzlo Loyd October 8, 1975[1] |
| Occupation | Numerous unspecified jobs[1] |
| Conviction(s) | First degree murder (x2)[1] |
| Criminal penalty | Sentenced to death[1] |
| Details | |
| Victims | 2 killed, 1 injured |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Florida |
| Weapons | .40 Caliber pistol[2] |
Date apprehended | January 17, 2017[1] |
| Imprisoned at | Union Correctional Institution |
Markeith Demangzlo Loyd (born October 8, 1975) is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death for the murder of Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton. Loyd was found guilty in November for the January 2017 killing of Lt. Clayton and was sentenced to death following a unanimous jury recommendation in December. He is already serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, whom he killed a month prior to Clayton's murder. Loyd was apprehended while on the run for Dixon's murder after a shopper at a Walmart spotted him and alerted Lt. Clayton, who was also at the store. A shootout ensued, resulting in Clayton's death.[3]
During the trial, it was revealed that Loyd shot Clayton four times, with the fatal shot fired as he stood over her in the parking lot. Clayton was posthumously promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. Loyd's defence argued that he was acting in self-defence and was insane at the time of the shooting, believing that the police were trying to kill him. His mental health has been a subject of scrutiny throughout the legal proceedings. Loyd also claimed self-defence in the shooting of Dixon and her brother, who was injured. His arrest was controversial as he sustained injuries, including the loss of an eye, during his arrest, which involved officers beating and kicking him.[3]
- ^ a b c d e "Markeith Loyd Case Details" (PDF). Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ ".40-caliber pistol fired bullets that killed Sade Dixon, gun expert says". October 12, 2019.
- ^ a b "Markeith Lloyd sentenced to death for killing Orlando police officer". Tampa Bay Times. March 3, 2022. Retrieved September 19, 2023.