Markeith Loyd, Interrogation of a Cop Killer

On December 13, 2016, Markeith Loyd shot and killed his pregnant girlfriend, Sade Dixon and her unborn child. Loyd also shot Dixon s brother, Ronald Stewart, however Stewart survived, and along with other family members immediately identified Loyd as the person responsible. Based upon their testimony, Detective Brian Savelli of the Orange County Sheriff s Office obtained an arrest warrant charging Markeith Loyd with First Degree Murder. OCSO released Loyd s name and driver s license photograph to local media the day after the homicide, asking for assistance from the community. On January 9, 2017, at approximately 7:15 am, a witness was shopping inside a Walmart store located at 3101 W. Princeton Street. While waiting to pay at register, 2, a black male wearing a black shirt with the word SECURITY on the front, stood behind her with his cart. The witness knew Markeith Loyd by name and face and was aware of his outstanding warrant, and immediately recognized the customer beh