The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed the arrests of two individuals believed to be linked to the murder of Christina Downer, sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie. The suspects were taken into custody on Thursday, with Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41, apprehended in Highland Park, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski, 34, detained in Tarzana.

Background on the Case

Christina Downer was reported missing following a welfare check on December 18, 2025. During this time, Brandon reported that Downer had moved out, leaving behind her car and pet dog, raising alarms among family and friends.

Investigation Developments

The investigation into Downer’s disappearance intensified when her cell phone was found washed ashore at a Santa Monica beach. This significant discovery led detectives to search an Airbnb property in Joshua Tree, which is several hours from Los Angeles. The search involved K-9 units and support from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department but yielded no immediate results.

Family’s Response

As the investigation unfolded, Jimmy Fowlie revealed in a post on April 29 that his sister was “no longer alive.” Fowlie expressed a shift in focus from hoping for her safe return to seeking justice, stating, “Our prayers for her to be found safely have transformed into prayers for the truth to be revealed and for those responsible to be held accountable.” He also mentioned concerns about Downer’s phone and social media accounts being compromised in the weeks before her disappearance, suggesting that someone had used them to create a misleading narrative about her whereabouts.

Current Status

With the arrests of Brandon and Markowski, law enforcement officials believe they played a crucial role in not only the murder but also in the subsequent concealment of the crime. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to unravel the events that led to Downer’s tragic fate.