“Two Arrested in Murder of ‘SNL’ Writer’s Sister: LAPD Names Suspects” — what this page in the network covers. Los Angeles police have arrested two suspects in the murder of Christina Downer, the sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie. The LAPD announced that Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41, Downer’s boyfriend, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski, 34, were taken into custody Thursday in Highland Park and Tar The LAPD announced that Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41, Downer’s boyfriend, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski, 34, were taken into custody Thursday in Highland Park and Tarzana, respectively.
Detectives believe the pair were responsible for Downer’s death, though the exact circumstances and motive remain under investigation. The arrests bring a measure of resolution to a case that has drawn attention due to the victim’s connection to the iconic comedy show. Fowlie, who has written for “SNL” since 2022, has not publicly commented on the arrests. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.