‘It is so ordered’: Florida Supreme Court affirms Markeith Loyd’s convictions, death sentence

Jason Kelly
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The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday morning issued an opinion, affirming Markeith Loyd’s convictions and death sentence.

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A judge had previously sentenced Loyd to death for the 2017 murder of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, but Loyd appealed his convictions and sentence.

In all, 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.

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

Prosecutors say there is no proof that Orlando police officers mistreated Markeith Loyd.
Prosecutors say there is no proof that Orlando police officers mistreated Markeith Loyd.
The circuit judge also blocked evidence related to the murder of Sade Dixon, documents show.
The circuit judge also blocked evidence related to the murder of Sade Dixon, documents show.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney’s contract with the Judicial Administration Commission has been suspended over what the organization is calling excessive billing.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney’s contract with the Judicial Administration Commission has been suspended over what the organization is calling excessive billing.
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Cox Media Group 2019
Markeith Loyd appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his upcoming trial.
Markeith Loyd appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his upcoming trial.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney says he was insane when hekilled Orlando police Lt. Deborah Clayton in 2017.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney says he was insane when hekilled Orlando police Lt. Deborah Clayton in 2017.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney has only a few weeks left to tell the court if Loyd was insane the day he allegedly shot and killed an Orlando police lieutenant in 2017.
Markeith Loyd’s attorney has only a few weeks left to tell the court if Loyd was insane the day he allegedly shot and killed an Orlando police lieutenant in 2017.
Markeith Loyd
Markeith Loyd
Markeith Loyd appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his upcoming trial.
Markeith Loyd appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his upcoming trial.
During a hearing on Monday, a judge set a tentative trial date for the man accused of killing an Orlando police lieutenant.
During a hearing on Monday, a judge set a tentative trial date for the man accused of killing an Orlando police lieutenant.
The sentencing trial for convicted police killer Markeith Loyd continued Wednesday.
The sentencing trial for convicted police killer Markeith Loyd continued Wednesday.
Tuesday marks day two in the penalty phase of the Markeith Loyd trial.
Tuesday marks day two in the penalty phase of the Markeith Loyd trial.
Markeith Loyd found guilty of killing Orlando officer Lt. Debra Clayton
Markeith Loyd found guilty of killing Orlando officer Lt. Debra Clayton
Testimony concluded Monday in the penalty phase of the Markeith Loyd murder trial.
Testimony concluded Monday in the penalty phase of the Markeith Loyd murder trial.
Markeith Loyd reacts as the jury returns a recomendation of death for the murder of Lt. Deborah Clayton in 2017
Markeith Loyd reacts as the jury returns a recomendation of death for the murder of Lt. Deborah Clayton in 2017

Read: Who was Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton?

“We affirm all convictions and his death sentence,” the Court said Thursday.

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Photos: Markeith Loyd through the years

Read the court’s full opinion below:

Florida Supreme Court on Markeith Loyd by Jason Kelly on Scribd

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