Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife in Houston, is fighting extradition from Italy to Texas, citing concerns about the death penalty and claiming his innocence. Gilley’s Italian attorney argues that Texas has not provided a formal written waiver of the death penalty and points to evidence allegedly inconsistent with the prosecution’s account.

Authorities have launched a criminal investigation after a disputed deed was filed for the Heights home connected to the Lee Gilley murder case. Matthew Jackson and Save A Life Homes LLC claimed ownership, but the family of Christa Bauer, the victim, disputed this, asserting ongoing partial ownership.