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Markeith Loyd sentencing phase resumes, expected to wrap up this week
In Nov., Markeith Loyd was convicted of the first-degree murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.
ORLANDO, Fla. - The trial of convicted killer Markeith Loyd is resuming on Monday, Dec. 6.
In Nov., Markeith Loyd was convicted of the first-degree murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.
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As a result, jurors will decide between life in prison or the death penalty. They must vote unanimously for a death sentence.
Loyd's sentencing began last week.
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On Friday, Loyd's mother, Patricia, testified. She told the court that her son had a rough childhood and that her ex-husband, Loyd's father, beat her.
Proceedings are expected to wrap up by Wednesday.
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Loyd was previously convicted of first-degree murder for killing his ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and her unborn child. The jury in that case recommended he be sentenced to life in prison.
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