Orange County

Cop killer Markeith Loyd to have death conviction hearing Tuesday

ORLANDO, Fla. — The long appeals process for convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd will continue Tuesday.

Watch: Markeith Loyd sentenced to death in killing of Orlando police Lt Debra Clayton

An Orange County judge ordered a virtual hearing for Tuesday afternoon.

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Loyd was sentenced to death for killing Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton, while he was on the run for killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

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The judge will consider a motion that some prospective jurors were excluded because they heard about the case.

Read: Convicted cop killer Markeith Loyd involved in jailhouse altercation

Channel 9 will monitor the court hearing and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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