Texas man accused of fleeing to Italy with fake documents after wife's murder

independent.co.uk

Texas man Lee Gilley, accused of murdering his pregnant wife, allegedly fled the country using fake documents while awaiting trial. Gilley cut off his ankle monitor, traveled through Canada, and attempted to enter Italy with forged Belgian documents before his scheduled murder trial. He is now in Italian custody and has requested asylum, claiming wrongful prosecution, while Texas authorities coordinate his return.


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