33 Facts About Markeith Loyd

Markeith Demangzlo Loyd was born on October 8,1975 and is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death for the murder of Orlando Police Lieutenant Debra Clayton.

Markeith Loyd 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.

Markeith Loyd was apprehended while on the run for Dixon's murder after a shopper at a Walmart spotted him and alerted Lt.

Markeith 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.

Markeith Loyd claimed self-defence in the shooting of Dixon and her brother, who was injured.

Markeith Loyd's arrest was controversial as he sustained injuries, including the loss of an eye, during his arrest, which involved officers beating and kicking him.

When Dixon opened the door, Markeith Loyd shot her eight times.

Debra Clayton was leaving a Walmart on John Young Parkway when a woman informed her that Markeith Loyd, who was wanted for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon, was in line at the store.

Markeith Loyd was dressed in camouflage pants, black shoes, and a black shirt with the word "Security" printed on it.

Markeith Loyd was wearing a bulletproof vest similar to those used by the Orlando Police Department.

The Medical Examiner's Office determined that the fatal shot was fired while Markeith Loyd stood over Clayton.

Markeith Loyd used the same gun that he had used to kill Sade Dixon.

Markeith Loyd later fired shots at a deputy in an unmarked car and carjacked a 2013 Volkswagen Passat at gunpoint.

On January 17,2017, Markeith Loyd was added to the US Marshals Service list of the top 15 most wanted individuals in the nation.

Orlando Police Chief John Mina expressed frustration over the fact that Markeith Loyd had not yet been captured, despite receiving more than 1,400 tips.

Some tips led authorities to believe that Markeith Loyd had attempted to disguise himself by shaving his head.

Markeith Loyd was described as weighing between 180 and 200 pounds and being over 6 feet tall, with a raised scar on his left hand.

Chief Mina emphasized that the search for Markeith Loyd would continue relentlessly.

On January 17,2017, Markeith Loyd was captured and arrested by Orlando police.

Markeith Loyd was found in an abandoned house on 1157 Lescot Lane in Carver Shores.

Markeith Loyd emerged from the house wearing body armor and armed with two guns, one of which had a 100-round capacity.

Markeith Loyd initially tried to escape through the back of the house but eventually surrendered at the front door, dropping his firearms.

Helicopter footage showed Markeith Loyd crawling on his stomach toward police officers surrounding the residence.

Markeith Loyd did not comply with officers' demands to put his hands behind his back, leading to the use of force.

Orlando Police Chief John Mina announced that Markeith Loyd was arrested using the handcuffs of Lt.

Markeith Loyd was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor facial injuries before being transferred to Orange County Jail.

Markeith Loyd claimed that his eye was taken, his nose and jaw were broken, and accused the police of excessive force.

Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings announced that Markeith Loyd would be charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm, two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, and one count of attempted murder.

Markeith Loyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of Orlando Police Lt.

Markeith Loyd was already serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, which occurred a month before Clayton's death.

Markeith Loyd claimed to have acted in self-defense and that he was insane at the time of the shooting.

The defense argued that Markeith Loyd had suffered brain damage during his arrest, where he lost an eye.

Markeith Loyd said the prosecutor did not tell the jurors they were obligated to come to a unanimous verdict but should "try their best" to do so.