Criminal Law
A Jury Recommends the Death Penalty For a Man Who Killed a Florida Police Officer
A jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for Markeith Loyd, who was convicted of killing a Florida police officer, the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida’s Chief Deputy Karen Connolly Levey confirmed to CNN.
Loyd was found guilty in November of fatally shooting Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton during a manhunt that began after he shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, CNN previously reported.
Levey told CNN that the ultimate decision as to whether Loyd lives or dies remains with the presiding judge.
The Orlando Police Department praised the jury’s decision.
