A man convicted of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend is now representing himself against charges of killing a police officer when he was on the run. Markeith Loyd, 45, still has his old legal team as standby counsel as he faces trial in Orange County, Florida for taking Lt. Debra Clayton’s life. Loyd has already been convicted and sentenced to life for murdering Sade Dixon.
A man convicted of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend will represent himself against charges of killing a police officer when he was on the run. Markeith Loyd,45, still has his old legal team as standby counsel as he faces trial in Orange County, Florida in the death of Lt. Debra Clayton. Loyd has already been convicted and sentenced to life for murdering Sade Dixon. “Defendant’s Motion To Proceed Pro Se is hereby GRANTED,” stated court notes on Monday. “Attorney’s T Lenamon & T Marrero are to remain as standby counsel. The court not finding that attorney’s are incompetent to proceed as attorney’s of record.” Attorney Terence Lenamon did not immediately respond to a Law&Crime request for comment. Loyd’s criminal cases stem from a month-long crime spree. He shot and killed Dixon and tried to kill her brother December 13,2016.
