Entertainment · October 30, 2026
Two Arrested in Murder of ‘SNL’ Writer’s Sister
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested two individuals, 41-year-old Delorean Bijon Brandon and 34-year-old Kaylee Nicole Markowski, in connection with the murder of Christina Downer. Downer, who was the sister of 'Saturday Night Live' writer Jimmy Fowlie, was first reported missing in December 2025. Investigators believe the suspects were responsible for her death and subsequently disposed of her body and concealed the crime. The arrests occurred on Thursday in Highland Park and Tarzana. Both suspects are being held on $2 million bail.
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Two Arrested in Murder of ‘SNL’ Writer’s Sister
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Delorean Bijon Brandon and Kaylee Nicole Markowski were arrested on Thursday.
- The arrests were made by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the murder of Christina Downer.
- Christina Downer is the sister of SNL writer Jimmy Fowlie.
- Police believe the suspects killed Downer, disposed of her body, and concealed the crime.
Reported by only some outlets
- Brandon was arrested in Highland Park and Markowski was arrested in Tarzana.
- Brandon and Markowski are being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on $2 million bail.
- Downer was reported missing on December 18, 2025, after her ex-husband requested a welfare check.
- Brandon claimed Downer moved out months before her disappearance, leaving her vehicle and dog behind.
- Downer's cellphone was discovered washed ashore on Santa Monica Beach.
- Authorities searched an Airbnb property in Joshua Tree during the investigation.
Confirmed
- Delorean Bijon Brandon and Kaylee Nicole Markowski were arrested Thursday for the murder of Christina Downer.
- The LAPD is handling the investigation.
- Christina Downer is the sister of Jimmy Fowlie.
Reported
- Authorities searched an Airbnb property in Joshua Tree in connection to the case. (TMZ)
- Downer's cellphone was found washed ashore on Santa Monica Beach. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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