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Markeith Loyd to appear in court for competency hearing (with clip)
Accused killer recently completed mental evaluation

August 22, 2019

"ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer will appear in court Friday to discuss the results of his mental health evaluation....

A judge granted Loyd's attorneys' request for the mental health evaluation, ordering that it be completed before the court rules on other motions, such as whether to combine the trials related to the deaths of Sade Dixon and Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Loyd's attorneys claim he's exhibiting signs of paranoia and delusional thinking.
Originally, Dr. Sandra Davis was slated to complete the evaluation, but it was reassigned to Dr. Sonia Ruiz for an unknown reason.

Ruiz's evaluation, which will not be made publicly available, will include her observations, findings, methods and opinion on whether Loyd has the rational understanding to consult with his attorneys. She must consider his ability to appreciate the charges against him and the legal penalties he faces and understand the legal process, among other things.

If Loyd is found incompetent, then Ruiz must recommend treatment and issue her opinion on whether he could be found competent in the future.

The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday. It will be livestreamed in the media player at the top of this story."

Markeith Loyd to appear in court for competency hearing
 
Markeith Loyd found competent to stand trial; murder trials won't be combined into 1 (with clip)

Aug 23, 2019

"ORLANDO, Fla. - A man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer was found competent to stand trial Friday during a competency hearing....

Loyd's competency was drawn into question earlier this month based on a motion filed by his lawyer, Terry Lenamon, and Loyd's pattern of courtroom outbursts and rants.
Judge Leticia Marques reviewed the findings of a court-appointed psychiatrist and agreed that he is competent to stand trial.

"He was aware of where he was, who the parties of the courtroom were," she said. "He followed my directions, he gave his version -- albeit a truncated one -- of what happened the day of the shooting."

Marques also denied a motion to consolidate the murder trials during Friday's hearing.

Loyd's lawyers were split on the decision, but he said he had wanted separate trials.

The trial for Dixon's alleged murder is scheduled to begin Sept. 27."

Markeith Loyd found competent to stand trial; murder trials won't be combined into 1
 
Here's what to expect from the prosecution during the Markeith Loyd trial
State releases witness, evidence lists

August 26, 2019

"ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - As the first trial approaches for accused double murderer Markeith Loyd, the state is preparing its case.

On Monday, prosecutors filed a case management response outlining the witnesses that will be called and the evidence that will be presented as Loyd stands accused in the fatal shooting of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

We also know one thing that won't be discussed during that trial: Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton's death. Judge Leticia J. Marques ruled in July that the state could present evidence that Clayton and Dixon were shot with the same gun but it cannot tell jurors that Clayton died as a result of the shooting or play surveillance video from outside the Walmart where the shooting occurred.

Right now, the Dixon trial is set to begin Sept. 30 and the Clayton trial is set for May 2020.

Here's what we know so far about the prosecution's Dixon trial plan...."

Here's what to expect from the prosecution during the Markeith Loyd trial
 
With trial days away, lawyers for Markeith Loyd seek to disqualify judge for ‘bias and prejudice’

SEP 18, 2019

"...In a motion filed Tuesday, Loyd’s attorney Terence M. Lenamon argued Circuit Judge Leticia Marques “prejudged” Loyd when she presided over a case involving his then 20-year-old son, Markeith Damengzlo Loyd, who was accused of robbery, attempted carjacking and burglary of a conveyance with battery.

Marques determined at a hearing Jan. 25, 2018, that the younger Loyd was insane at the time of the crimes and adjudicated him not guilty, court records show. During that hearing, a doctor testified the young man was “exposed to his father’s drug use and emotional abuse” and Marques heard about the “negative influence” his father had on him, Lenamon wrote in his motion.

Marques told the younger Loyd, who is currently hospitalized, he would not be allowed to contact his father if she released him from confinement, the motion said. The judge also asked the son’s family to make sure he would have no contact with his father.

“You can’t call him; you can’t go visit him; you can’t write him letters; you can’t see him,” Marques told the 20-year-old, according to the transcript.

Lenamon argued Marques’ prohibition against the two having contact demonstrated she developed “bias and prejudice” against the older Loyd before she became the presiding judge over his murder cases.

“The Court clearly formed a highly negative impression of Defendant, so much so that the Court deemed it necessary to repeatedly ensure that Defendant’s son would have no contact with him,” Lenamon argued. “The facts ... have led Defendant to develop a well-grounded fear that he will not receive a fair trial.”..."

With trial days away, lawyers for Markeith Loyd seek to disqualify judge for ‘bias and prejudice’
 
Markeith Loyd has 'multiple traumatic brain injuries,' attorneys say

September 19, 2019

"ORLANDO, Fla. - Markeith Loyd, charged in two shooting deaths, has suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries, according to a notice filed Wednesday by his defense attorney....

Loyd's first murder trial is set to begin with jury selection Sept. 27 and the trial for Clayton's slaying is set for May 2020. This week, Loyd's defense attorney, Terrance Lenamon, filed a series of motions, including the notice of a possible brain impairment that could delay the first trial's start. Loyd faces the death penalty if convicted.

"Loyd suffers from complex trauma as well as neurological deficits as well as multiple traumatic brain injuries as well as a disorder on the psychotic spectrum," according to the notice.

The notice doesn't say how Loyd suffered these injuries; however, when Loyd was captured and arrested on Jan. 17, 2017, he was beaten by Orlando police. The OPD later released helicopter video of the arrest showing officers kicking Loyd....

According to Archer's analysis, four Orlando police officers delivered multiple blows to Loyd as he was lying face down outside a house on Lescott Lane, where he had been hiding. Those blows included kicks to the face and muzzle strikes with OPD rifles to Loyd's body, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement review.

Lenamon wrote in a motion filed Thursday asking for a delay that Archer's investigation shows bias, along with multiple statements made by FDLE investigators during the use of force investigation....

The defense also filed a motion to exclude information that when Loyd was arrested he was in the possession of two firearms and a bulletproof vest. According to the motion, these weapons were not used during the shooting of Clayton and should be admissible."

Markeith Loyd has 'multiple traumatic brain injuries,' attorneys say
 
Markeith Loyd's request for new judge denied
Hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning

September 24, 2019

"...Loyd's attorneys filed a motion last week claiming that Judge Leticia Marques was biased against Loyd because when she was trying a case involving his son, she ordered that he not have contact with his father.

The state responded to that motion saying that Marques based that decision solely off a doctor's recommendation.

Transcripts show Dr. Jacqulyn Olander testified on Jan. 25, 2018, that Loyd's son tended to act out after spending time with his father and the two had an unhealthy relationship due to Loyd's drug use and emotional abuse.

Jury selection is slated to begin Friday morning as Loyd faces trial in connection with the fatal shooting of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon. He'll have a second trial next year to face charges related to the shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.

During a pre-trial hearing Wednesday morning, the court will discuss the state's request for special jury instructions, a motion regarding the scope of opening statements and a motion to compel complete notice of mitigating circumstances."

Markeith Loyd's request for new judge denied
 
The hearing is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and it will be streamed live on ClickOrlando.com.

Meanwhile, Loyd's attempt to have a different judge oversee his upcoming murder trial has been denied.

Loyd's attorneys filed a motion last week claiming that Judge Leticia Marques was biased against Loyd because when she was trying a case involving his son, she ordered that he not have contact with his father.

Transcripts show Dr. Jacqulyn Olander testified on Jan. 25, 2018, that Loyd's son tended to act out after spending time with his father and the two had an unhealthy relationship due to Loyd's drug use and emotional abuse.

Jury selection is slated to begin Friday morning as Loyd faces trial in connection with the fatal shooting of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon.

Loyd will have a second trial next year to face charges related to the shooting death of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/hearing-to-determine-rules-for-upcoming-markeith-loyd-murder-trial
 
Karla Ray‏Verified account @KRayWFTV 2h2 hours ago
Accused cop killer Markeith Loyd changed his mind and is now asking for both of his murder trials to be consolidated. @KParksWFTV is LIVE this morning ahead of a court hearing today—>

(video clip: Karla Ray on Twitter )


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 28m28 minutes ago
MARKEITH LOYD HEARING // We are a two days before jury selection is supposed to begin in the Markeith Loyd trial. Accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and @OrlandoPolice Lt. Deborah Clayton. A hearing today to set the rules before the trial has just begun.
 
Live:

Markeith Loyd in court

"Markeith Loyd is in court and expected to ask for both his murder trials to be merged. His first trial is slated to begin in just a few days: https://bit.ly/2lDBiud"

 
Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 33m33 minutes ago
MARKEITH LOYD // I'm in the courtroom for the hearing where the first of several motions comes from the defense asking there not be an extra set of metal detectors for the jurors, fear of prejudice that they are there because Loyd would be perceived dangerous. Judge denied


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 33m33 minutes ago
MARKEITH LOYD HEARING // Second motion up: Defense asking not for the jury to be sequestered. "We also have concerns that sequestering itself is a bad thing for the jurors. Too much time together. They start gathering...all of this goes strongly against us" said defense.


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 29m29 minutes ago
MARKEITH LOYD HEARING // Defense has filed a motion to compel asking for 9 statements made by @OrlandoPolice officers regarding the use of force investigation when Loyd was captured they say they just found out they didn't have.
 
Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 24m24 minutes ago
STATE // "What they are after which is some kind of purported malfeasance isn't there." Though they did turn over 49 emails to and from the FDLE and attorneys on the use of first investigation to Loyd's defense team. @news6wkmg


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 21m21 minutes ago
OPD REP FROM THE STATE // Can't release information because Florida law they say prohibits them "No one has an objection to releasing the information once the investigation is done..." he said. "Collectively these statutes are concerned with the Officer's Bill of Rights."


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 18m18 minutes ago
OPD REP // They can't turn over statements while there is an internal investigation at OPD against the officers regarding their use of force when arresting Loyd. Investigation won't be done until 1-2 months. Defense says OPD are 'dragging their feet' - Judge will rule later


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 15m15 minutes ago
Ted Marrero for the defense argues that an incorrect version of how Sade Dixon got shot was propagated early in the case and wants to know whether the grand jury heard and acted on it. #WFTV


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 4m4 minutes ago
MARKIETH LOYD HEARING // Loyd tried to say something as this hearing rolls on. Judge Marques: "Not now Mr. Loyd. Not until the end, Mr. Loyd."
 
Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 41m41 minutes ago
The first motion is for metal detectors to be removed from the courtroom entrance during trial. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 39m39 minutes ago
Attorney Dana Schwartz: “The metal detectors are going to be directly connected to the defendant. It’s going to give the jurors an unfair impression of the defendant before they even come into the courtroom.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 39m39 minutes ago
Motion denied. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 39m39 minutes ago
The next motion is the defense asking for jurors not to be sequestered during trial. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 38m38 minutes ago
Schwartz: “It’s too much time that they spend together. Too much time away from their family. They start to engage in group think, start to have mental issues.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 37m37 minutes ago
Judge Marques: “Do you have any evidence to support the allegations that were made in this motion?"
Schwartz: "No, judge.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 36m36 minutes ago
Judge Marques: “At this point I’m comfortable with my decision to sequester this jury.”
Motion denied without prejudice. #WFTV
 
Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 34m34 minutes ago
The defense is moving to have certain statements made by police during the use of force investigation in this case. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 30m30 minutes ago
The FDLE argues it's not a party to Loyd's criminal case and treats requests for information from his defense team as standard public records requests subject to redaction. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 29m29 minutes ago
The statements from police that are in question here were compelled statements, so they were never reviewed by the 18th Circuit SAO as that would be improper when considering criminal charges. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 28m28 minutes ago
.@OrlandoPolice also have a lawyer here who agrees with the FDLE as to how to treat the requests and doesn't want to release the officers' statements. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 25m25 minutes ago
Part of the issue here is that @OrlandoPolice is still in the process of doing an internal affairs investigation into the use of force involved in Loyd's capture. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 24m24 minutes ago
.@OrlandoPolice's lawyer says the department estimates needing 1-2 months to complete the IA. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 23m23 minutes ago
ASA Ric Ridgway says this could come up in penalty phase: “We are considering at least the possibility of calling an officer to testify to why they did what they did that night.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 22m22 minutes ago
Schwartz: “These things are usually concluded after 180 days. We’ve been waiting for years to have this completed.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 29m29 minutes ago
Judge Marques says she'll take this motion under advisement. Ruling expected this afternoon. #WFTV
 
Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 25m25 minutes ago
Next motion is a motion for a transcription of grand jury proceedings in this case. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 25m25 minutes ago
Ted Marrero for the defense argues that an incorrect version of how Sade Dixon got shot was propagated early in the case and wants to know whether the grand jury heard and acted on it. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 22m22 minutes ago
Marrero: “It’s just unsubstantiated by any of the eyewitnesses. We want to know what the witnesses said to the grand jury when they testified because it can’t have come from anyone else. We don’t know if they changed their story.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 21m21 minutes ago
Marrero: “It leads us to believe that there may have been inconsistent testimony presented to the grand jury and we just don’t know until we have the opportunity to see it.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 19m19 minutes ago
ASA Ridgway disagrees with the notion that there was a fabrication of facts: “I think the evidence that the jury’s going to hear is that Ms. Dixon and her brother stepped out the front door of their house and were shot by Mr. Loyd with a 40-calibur handgun.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 18m18 minutes ago
Judge Marques: “The case law is clear. Grand jury proceedings are secret. I do not believe the defense has met its burden.” #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 18m18 minutes ago
Loyd tries to interject.
Judge Marques: "Not now, Mr. Loyd." #WFTV
 
Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 16m16 minutes ago
The next motion is the state seeking to prevent the defense from letting the jury know any given witness has invoked their right to remain silent in the past. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 15m15 minutes ago
Schwartz says he can't be sure if the defense will try this. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 14m14 minutes ago
ASA Ridgway says this comes down to some cops who were deposed in relation to the use of force investigation and advised to invoke the fifth. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 13m13 minutes ago
Motion is granted subject to review during trial. #WFTV
 
Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 5m5 minutes ago
The defense is arguing to bar cameras from the courtroom during the trial, arguing that allowing reporters in but barring cameras is not a first amendment issue. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 5m5 minutes ago
Judge Marques takes issue with the defense not having noticed the media, thereby denying the media a chance to fight the expulsion of cameras. Motion denied for the time being. #WFTV


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 18m18 minutes ago
JUDGE MARQUES // Says the defense needs to have a separate hearing with media attorneys on this issue. "You have to notify the media they have a right to be heard on this issue. I give you a week to try. You have a week before jury selection. " @news6wkmg



Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 3m3 minutes ago
Having previously filed a request for Judge Marques to recuse herself and been denied, the defense now plans to apply for a writ of prohibition from the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Asks judge to stay proceedings until hearing from the Fifth. Marques denies. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 1m1 minute ago
Judge Marques is granting a motion to exclude a couple of guns tangentially related to the crime from evidence. #WFTV


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 1m1 minute ago
Now the defense is moving to continue the trial. The latest in a string of motions seeking to delay this case. #WFTV


Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 9m9 minutes ago
JUDGE MARQUES: "It's been 3 years."
LOYD: Tries to interject.
JUDGE: "Mr. Loyd I will let you speak when it's your turn."
She then denies motion to continue
JUDGE MARQUES: "It's been 3 years. It's time to go to trial folks, the motion to continue is denied." @news6wkmg
 
Nadeen Yanes‏Verified account @NadeenNews6 8m8 minutes ago
LOYD ON CONTINUANCE // He's saying his new attorney's have only had this case for 14 months "They haven't had enough time. No, they are not ready and you are forcing them to go to trial and they are not ready and violating my rights to a fair trial."


Field Sutton‏Verified account @FSuttonWFTV 6m6 minutes ago
Loyd begins describing his version of what happened outside Sade Dixon's door, the judge cautions him about admissions to the court, his lawyers talk to him and now it's over. #WFTV
 
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