This story was last updated on: 4:50 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

An Orange County judge on Wednesday denied accused killer Markeith Loyd's motion for a handpicked attorney to represent him — a decision that caused Loyd to say "I'm done" and attempt to walk out of the courtroom.

Judge Frederick Lauten said allowing Miami-based attorney Terence Lenamon to represent Loyd would set an unwanted precedence.

"It's tempting for me to just appoint counsel from outside the area to ensure that you have counsel," Lauten said during Wednesday morning's hearing. "And I've carefully considered your request, but I'm unable to grant your request."

Lauten cited several reasons for his denial, including case law that makes it clear that an "indigent defendant has the right to competent counsel, but doesn't have the right to choose counsel."

Added Lauten: "You don't legally possess the right to pick and choose a lawyer who will represent you if the state is paying for that lawyer."

In addition, Lauten said allowing Lenamon to represent Loyd would be a "special and unheard of exemption," one the judge was not willing to make. The judge appointed "competent, local standby counsel" for Loyd, and a procedure referred to as a Nelson hearing would be applicable only if Loyd alleged his court-appointed counsel is ineffective.

However, the judge reiterated his support of Loyd's decision to seek counsel.

"I want you to be represented by an attorney, Mr. Loyd," Lauten said. "The issues in this case, they're important. They're complex."

Loyd on Wednesday waived his right to a speedy trial so his team had time to prepare for upcoming court dates. Lauten said court-appointed attorney Roger Weeden will be Loyd's lead counsel. 

Several times, Loyd asked that Lenamon be Weeden's co-chair if he accepted Weeden. Lauten, however, said he "may or may not" appoint Lenamon as co-chair.

"I think you're going to have co-chair," Lauten told Weeden, reiterating that it could be Lenamon or another court-appointed attorney.

Loyd is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon, her unborn child and Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton.

Last week, Loyd asked that Lenamon be Weeden's co-chair if he accepted Weeden. Lauten, however, said he "may or may not" appoint Lenamon as co-chair.

"I think you're going to have co-chair," Lauten told Weeden, reiterating that it could be Lenamon or another court-appointed attorney.

Loyd is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon and her unborn child, in December. Authorities said Loyd also shot and killed Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton in a Wal-Mart parking lot in January. 

Clayton's killing set off a nine-day manhunt for Loyd.

Last week, Loyd asked Lauten to allow Lenamon to represent him. He said it was the only attorney he trusted.

After Lauten denied the request, Loyd said "I'm done" and attempted to walk out of the courtroom Wednesday morning. Several deputies then stood up and stopped Loyd from walking away and sat him back down.

State Attorney Brad King, who was appointed to prosecute the case after Gov. Rick Scott removed State Attorney Aramis Ayala, filed paperwork last week indicating the state of Florida will seek the death penalty against Loyd.

In the Dixon case, Loyd is charged with a list of felonies, including first-degree murder with a firearm, killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother and attempted first-degree murder.

Loyd is also facing five charges in the killing of Clayton. No charges have been filed against Loyd in connection with Orange County Deputy Norman Lewis, who was killed while searching for Loyd after Clayton's death.

Toward the end of Wednesday's hearing, Loyd was seen blowing warm air onto his handcuffed hands as he sat and listened to Lauten direct people inside the courtroom not to wear clothing with pictures of Loyd or the victims.

"I've been patient with that up to now, but that raises some concerns about security and, ultimately as we move toward trial, about tainting participants in the trial," Lauten said. "I realize there are emotions attached to both sides of this case ... but I'm going to ask you to not where T-shirts that depict images or statements of people from this point forward."

In town from Miami, Lenamon wouldn't comment on the judge's decision as he walked toward the elevators inside the courthouse.

A pre-trial conference is set for Monday, but it's unclear if it will be a motions hearing. Meanwhile, the trial is tentatively scheduled to begin May 1.