SNL Writer's Sister's Disappearance Takes Chilling Turn with New Charges

The former boyfriend of Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie’s sister Christina Downer has been charged with murder more than one year after she was last seen.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday, November 2, that Delorean Bijon Brandon was charged with one count of murder and two felony counts of injuring a spouse. Meanwhile, codefendant Kaylee Markowski was hit with one felony charge of accessory after the fact.

“More than a year has passed since Christina Downer vanished and her family and friends have dealt with uncertainty amid the profound loss of someone they loved so much,” District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement announcing the charges. “Although Ms. Downer has not been located, we are charging two individuals today who are accused of playing a role in her death and disappearance and we will hold them accountable for their actions.”