Man Accused of Murdering Pregnant Wife Cuts Off Ankle Monitor, Flees to Italy Before Trial
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Summary
Lee Gilley, a Houston-area man charged with the murder of his pregnant wife Christa Bauer Gilley, cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy weeks before his trial. Christa, a physical therapist and mother of two, was found dead in October 2024. Gilley was arrested in Italy and is awaiting extradition. The article details Christa's life, her close relationships, and the shocking nature of the crime, as told by her friend and colleague Kathryn Reeves.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWe felt we had hit the ceiling where we were. But we both had kids at home and didn't want to be traveling all over the place.
She was so excited about having that third baby. She was just glowing.
I never saw any signs. None of us did. That's what makes it so hard to process.
He cut off his monitor and just left. He left his kids, he left everything. How do you do that to your own family?
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