Two arrested on suspicion of murder in Christina Downer case

Los Angeles police arrested two people on suspicion of murder in the case of Christina Downer, whose disappearance was investigated for months, and said detectives believe the pair were responsible for her death and the disposal of her body. The allegation has not been tested in court, and prosecutors have not announced whether they will file charges. The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspects as Delorean Bijon Brandon, 41, Downer’s boyfriend, and Kaylee Nicole Markowski, 34. Police said detectives arrested them on October 29, 2026, in Los Angeles and Tarzana, respectively. Both were booked at the Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of murder, and bail for each was set at $2 million, according to police. LAPD said detectives believe Brandon and Markowski disposed of Downer’s body and concealed their involvement. The department plans to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. The investigation remains ongoing. Downer was reported missing on December 18, 2025, after her ex-husband requested a welfare check because he had not heard from her for an extended period, police said. Brandon told authorities...