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SNL Writer Honors Sister After Murder Charge
5 Nov
Summary
- Man charged with murder of SNL writer's sister on her birthday.
- SNL writer shared a touching video of his last moments.
- Ex-boyfriend faces murder charges; another charged as accessory.
Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie recently honored his sister, Christina Downer, on what would have been her 39th birthday. The tribute came after Delorean Bijon Brandon, Downer's ex-boyfriend, was charged with her murder on November 2, 2026.
Fowlie shared a video of his last moments with his sister, taken at The Grove in Los Angeles, recalling her laughter and sweet energy. He described her as one of his favorite people to make laugh, attributing his comedy career to their childhood interactions.
Downer was reported missing in December 2025, and it took nearly a year for arrests to be made. On October 2026, two individuals were arrested. Brandon faces one count of murder and two felony counts of injuring a spouse. Kaylee Markowski was charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact. Bail for both has been set at $2 million each.
The family expressed relief that charges have been filed. Fowlie thanked supporters and emphasized remembering the joy and fun they shared, highlighting how lucky he felt to have her as a sister.
