A Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife is now in custody overseas after carrying out an escape plan that authorities and court records suggest he had been discussing for months, leaving unanswered questions about how closely his movements were monitored.
Lee M. Gilley, 39, is currently being held in Italy after traveling there through Canada and requesting asylum, according to prosecutors and multiple reports. Authorities say he removed his court-ordered ankle monitor before leaving Texas, triggering an alert that did not immediately result in court notification. His capture came after Italian officials flagged issues with his travel documents in Milan.
