Florida Supreme Court denies cop killer Markeith Loyd’s request for death sentence appeal hearing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Convicted killer Markeith Loyd has been denied a hearing request for his death sentence by the Florida Supreme Court.

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The Florida Supreme Court affirmed Loyd’s death sentence in November.

A judge sentenced Loyd to death in 2022 for the 2017 murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

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Loyd was convicted of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, carjacking with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Loyd was also found guilty of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

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Loyd can file another appeal, but it is unclear when Loyd’s next court hearing could be.

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