Man charged with murdering ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer’s sister: ‘Profound loss’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM · 1 min read
Delorean Bijon Brandon has been charged with murdering his former girlfriend Christina Downer, the sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie.