Jimmy Fowlie Celebrates Christina Downer's Birthday With Tron: Ares Clip

Two people were arrested in Los Angeles on Oct. 29 in connection with the killing of Christina Downer. The announcement came one week before Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie posted a birthday tribute to his sister on Instagram.

Fowlie shared video footage of himself and Downer posing at a promotional display for the movie Tron: Ares. He described the evening as an ordinary night at the movies that had become a treasured memory. The post included a direct message to his sister: “Happy birthday, Chris!”

In the caption, Fowlie acknowledged the recent news of the charges against Delorean Bijon Brandon and Kaylee Nicole Markowski. He wrote that the charges brought some relief to relatives and friends during a painful time. He chose to focus the tribute on the shared enjoyment of their final outing together.

Fowlie recalled that he usually found movie promotional displays puzzling. That evening, he decided to record their moment as they left the theater. He remembered Downer approaching with a giggle while wearing slippers. He said the footage captured her sweetness and his goal was simply to make her laugh.

The writer noted that making his sister laugh was a long-standing pleasure. He traced that impulse back to childhood dinners where he would act silly to entertain her, even as their father grew irritated. He suggested those early attempts to amuse her were the beginnings of his comedy career.

Los Angeles police announced on Oct. 30 that Brandon and Markowski had been arrested. Downer was reported missing on Dec. 18, 2025, after her ex-husband requested a welfare check. Brandon told officers she had moved out months earlier, leaving her belongings, vehicle, and dog behind.

Detectives from the Robbery-Homicide Division took over the case after Downer’s cellphone washed ashore on Santa Monica Beach. Police stated that the investigation identified Brandon and Markowski as responsible for the killing and the disposal of her body. The case is pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.