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\u201cThe LAPD has informed our family that Christina is no longer alive, and the case has officially transitioned from a missing person to a homicide investigation,\u201d Fowlie wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur prayers for her to be found safely have transformed into prayers for the truth to be revealed and for those responsible to be held accountable,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department appeared to contradict Fowlie\u2019s claim, saying law enforcement officials continue to investigate Christina Downer\u2019s disappearance.<\/p>\n
\u201cRobbery-Homicide Division continues to investigate the disappearance of Christina Downer,\u201d a police spokesperson told NBC News. \u201cAlthough the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious, Ms. Downer has not been located, and her case has not been reclassified as a homicide.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRHD will diligently investigate this case until a resolution can be reached,\u201d the spokesperson added, referring to the robbery-homicide division.<\/p>\n
Fowlie reported Dec. 22 on Instagram<\/a> that his sister \u201chas been missing and we are worried that she isn\u2019t safe. Her married name is Downer but she may go by Christina Fowlie.\u201d<\/p>\nFowlie, who has written for \u201cSaturday Night Live\u201d since 2022, co-wrote the viral Domingo sketch featuring cast member Marcello Hernandez, according to Variety. “Saturday Night Live” is broadcast on NBC, which is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.<\/p>\n
He co-wrote the recent Netflix movie \u201cRoommates,\u201d according to the Internet Movie Database. He has also made acting appearances on television shows including FX\u2019s \u201cEnglish Teacher,\u201d HBO Max\u2019s \u201cThe Other Two\u201d and ABC\u2019s \u201cThe Goldbergs,\u201d according to his IMDb page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n