The Los Angeles Police Department announced arrests in the case of Christina Downer, whose disappearance in December 2025 gained public attention through her brother’s social media appeals. Downer’s boyfriend, Delorean Bijon Brandon, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski were taken into custody following investigation into her death.
Downer was reported missing after her ex-husband requested a welfare check when unable to reach her. Brandon, identified as her boyfriend, initially told police that Downer had moved out months prior, leaving behind her vehicle, belongings, and dog. However, investigative work by the Robbery-Homicide Division led authorities to conclude that both Brandon and Markowski were responsible for her death, disposal of her remains, and efforts to conceal their involvement. A key development in the investigation came when Downer’s cellphone was discovered washed ashore on Santa Monica Beach.
In April of this year, Jimmy Fowlie publicly announced that the LAPD had informed his family that his sister was deceased and the investigation had shifted from a missing person case to a homicide inquiry. Fowlie stated his belief that his sister’s phone and social media accounts had been compromised in the weeks prior to her disappearance, with those responsible using the accounts to request money and fabricate claims that she had intentionally gone off the grid. He expressed his intention to maintain focus on his sister’s story and character.
The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division is preparing the case for presentation to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration. The investigation remains active.
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