Markeith Loyd

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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. At the time of his sentencing, he was 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. 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. The police helicopter footage of his arrest stirred up controversy as it showed police kicking and beating him while he lay prone on his belly and complying with officer commands. He sustained multiple injuries, including the loss of his left eye, and was repeatedly refused medical treatment during his interrogation despite multiple requests.