Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife allegedly cuts off ankle monitor and flees to Italy
Lee Mongerson Gilley, a 39-year-old Texas man accused of capital murder in the death of his pregnant wife, allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled to Italy. He is currently in Italian custody and claims he is seeking asylum due to fear of the death penalty, though prosecutors are not seeking it. Gilley was set to appear in court as his trial was scheduled to begin later in the month.
- ▪Lee Mongerson Gilley is accused of murdering his wife, Christa Bauer Gilley, and their unborn child in Houston in 2024.
- ▪Gilley allegedly removed his ankle monitor and traveled from Texas to Canada before arriving in Italy.
- ▪His attorney states that Texas must certify Gilley is not eligible for the death penalty before he can be extradited back to the U.S.
- ▪Charging documents allege Gilley killed his wife by applying pressure to her neck and upper back on October 7, 2024.
- ▪Gilley is currently in the custody of Italian authorities while extradition proceedings are considered.
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Homicide Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife allegedly cuts off ankle monitor and flees to Italy Lee Mongerson Gilley told Italian authorities he was 'wrongfully prosecuted' and fears the death penalty By Julia Bonavita Fox News Published May 5, 2026 1:17pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 5 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas man facing charges for allegedly killing his pregnant wife has reportedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled abroad.
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