“SNL” writer Jimmy Fowley has revealed that his sister Christina Lynn Downer is “no longer alive” four months after she went missing.
“The Los Angeles Police Department has notified the family that Christina is no longer alive and the case has officially transitioned from a missing persons investigation to a homicide investigation,” Fowley shared via Instagram in an update Wednesday.
“Our prayers for her to be found safely have turned into prayers for the truth to be revealed and those responsible to be held accountable.”
In the weeks before Downer went missing, Fowley claimed his family had “reason to believe” that Downer’s “phone and social media had been compromised.”
“The person in possession of her cell phone used it to conceal the fact that she was missing, to demand money, and to create a false narrative that she was going ‘off the grid,'” Fowley wrote.
“I’m sharing this because I believe the perpetrator is trying to erase her in every way possible. I want to amplify her story in the only way I know how. And I want to express that she was a beautiful person who was important in this world, especially to me.”
“I believe that someone who knows something may find the courage to step forward. My sister can’t advocate for herself anymore, but I can and I hope you will too,” he concluded, urging fellow netizens to “share this post and tell us about her story.”
Fowley first came forward via social media in December that her sister was missing. At that time, the last time he had contact with her was in November.
“My sister is missing and I’m afraid she’s not safe,” Fowley wrote alongside a missing person flyer. He also added a few throwback solo photos of his sister and family.
“Her married name is Downer, but she may be calling herself Christina Fowley. If anyone has seen her, please share this so they can give information to police. Her phone number is 213-996-1800 and her case number is 25237639. She was last seen in LA. Thank you,” he continued.
The post quickly caught the attention of fellow SNL cast members, including Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman, who reposted the comedian’s request for help.
Other celebrities also sent words of encouragement and condolences to Fowley’s desperate plea.
Hux’s Hannah Einbinder responded to the tragic post with several red heart emojis, while Happy Endings’ Casey Wilson added: “I’m so sorry for posting this now.”
