A software developer accused of strangling his pregnant wife had a history of troubling social media activity leading up to the alleged murder.
Lee Gilley, 38, allegedly strangled his wife Christa, 38, on October 7 before telling police that the mother-of-two had tried to kill herself with an overdose in their Houston, Texas, home.
A source who knows Lee since childhood told DailyMail.com that over the last years he had become fixated with right-wing politics and the idea that women should stay at home to take care of their families – even though Christa was a successful physical therapist and professor.
‘This obviously seems at odds with being married to a woman with a doctorate, two kids, and a full time job,’ the source said.
Lee’s LinkedIn account shows that he repeatedly liked posts saying women should have a traditional role in the home instead of developing professional careers.
Just days before his wife’s death, he liked a post that read: ‘I no longer trust women in work environments. Men are easy for me to screen cause… I’m one of them.
‘Women? Not as easy. Especially given how in modern times, they put their happiness before anything else and it’s not really obvious at first.
‘They are downright dangerous to your business and your family.’
A week before his wife’s death, he liked a post that included the phrases: ‘Women, forget your stupid career… We could care less about your career…. society lied…. reject modernity… embrace tradition.’
Last month, Lee liked a post that read: ‘You know what’s truly a scam? Paying someone else to raise your own children while you go to work to be able to pay for them to raise your children.’
Before allegedly killing his wife, Lee also liked false information that FEMA was blocking law enforcement from helping people during hurricane Helene.
‘When this is over, people in the Biden administration and FEMA need to face criminal charges. This is disgusting.’ the LinkedIn post read.
Prosecutors say Lee called 911 on October 7 and claimed Christa had tried to kill herself by overdosing and that he was performing CPR.
Lee told police he and Christa had been arguing before he went to sleep and woke up three hours later to find her unresponsive.
Christa was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Doctors quickly discovered injuries to her body that were not consistent with a suicide attempt, according to court documents.
Christa’s autopsy determined she died ‘due to compression of the neck’ as her injuries were consistent with strangulation.
Prosecutors say Lee admitted Christa was not suicidal or a drug user.
Lee was arrested and charged with the murders of his wife and unborn child on Friday.
A judge denied his bond request on Monday.
The alleged killer is listed as the founder of software consulting company, Docmo.
Christa, on her part, had a doctorate in physical therapy and worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Her family said in a statement they are devastated by her death and the death of her unborn child.
‘Christa was an amazing mother, full of love, and excited to welcome her third child. They were taken from this world needlessly and way too early,’ the family said.
‘Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
‘They are here to support Christa’s children and to focus on the memory of their daughter.’
Police have yet to reveal a motive for the alleged murder.
The couple married in Charleston, South Carolina in 2017 after nearly a decade after initially meeting, as reported by local media at the time.
A post on Charleston Weddings Magazine said: ‘After going on one date and then going their separate ways, the two reconnected 8 years later in Boston for their second date. Talk about meant to be!
‘Lee flew from San Diego to Houston 11 months later where he surprised Christa with a proposal.’