Husband Charged with Capital Murder in Death of Pregnant Wife

Lee Gilley, initially claiming suicide, now faces charges after autopsy reveals strangulation of Christa Gilley.

Christa Bauer Gilley, a 38-year-old mother and nine weeks pregnant, was found dead in her Houston home on October 7.
Her husband, Lee Gilley, reported her death as a suicide, but an autopsy confirmed she died from strangulation.
Lee Gilley has been charged with capital murder, which could lead to a death sentence or life imprisonment in Texas.
A $1 million bond has been set, and Lee Gilley is subject to strict conditions including GPS monitoring and no contact with his children.
The case has raised awareness of domestic violence, with widespread community support and a GoFundMe campaign raising significant funds for Christa's family.