TIMELINE: Testimony concludes in day 5 of penalty phase of Markeith Loyd trial
ByWFTV.com News Staff
ByWFTV.com News Staff
ORLANDO, Fla. — Testimony continued Friday in the sentencing phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial.
Loyd was convicted last month of killing Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton back in 2017 and is already serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon.
You can watch the testimony live in the video player above.
In total, the defense has called nearly two dozen witnesses so far including doctors and Loyd’s friends and family members.
Loyd’s mother testified Friday that Loyd’s father was not involved in Loyd’s life, and that she was an absent mother. She said at one point, she had Loyd admitted into a mental health facility.
The defense is trying to convince the jury to spare Loyd’s life, saying he suffers from mental illnesses and went through years of abuse.
Video: Testimony continues in penalty phase of Markeith Loyd trial Testimony is continuing Friday in the sentencing phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial.
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Loyd’s mother was very emotional as she talked about Loyd dealing drugs, his anger issues and how she was an absent mother.
A psychiatrist earlier in the day told the jury that Loyd had real issues with his surroundings and that he felt emotions but didn’t show it.
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“He has a history of negative interactions with police over the course of his life,” the doctor said. “He told me he believed the police were trying to kill him.”
Video: Testimony continues in penalty phase of Markeith Loyd trial Testimony continued Thursday in the sentencing phase of Markeith Loyd’s second murder trial.
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