Husband Accused of Pregnant Wife's Murder Arrested in Italy | What Happens Next?
May 7, 2026
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as posted by the channelIn October 2024, Houston software consultant Lee Gilley called 911 claiming his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley, had overdosed. Christa, 38 and expecting the couple’s third child, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The medical examiner ruled her death a homicide by strangulation.
Lee Gilley was arrested and charged with capital murder. Released on a $1 million bond, he was scheduled to stand trial in late May 2026. Just weeks before trial, Gilley allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled the country using a fake Belgian passport. He was arrested at Milan’s Malpensa Airport on May 3rd, 2026, after attempting to enter Italy under a false identity.
Now in Italian custody, he faces extradition back to Texas while also being charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Let's discuss everything that we know so far about this case.
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