Lee Mongerson Gilley, a 35-year-old Houston man, is wanted for capital murder after allegedly killing his pregnant wife, Christa Gilley, in October 2024. Prosecutors allege he cut off his GPS ankle monitor on May 1, 2026, and fled to Italy using forged Belgian documents. He was detained in Milan after presenting fake identity papers at the border and has since claimed asylum in Italy. Harris County authorities accuse him of evading a scheduled May 29 trial for the murder, which could carry the death penalty. A gag order has been imposed to limit public statements in the case. The U.S. seeks his extradition, but legal hurdles may arise due to Italy's abolition of the death penalty. The incident occurred at the couple’s home in Houston’s Heights neighborhood, where Christa was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive. Contact Harris County prosecutors at (713) 306-1111 for updates.