HOUSTON \u2013 A criminal investigation has been opened and law enforcement are back at the home of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer in the Heights. <\/p>\n
The development comes after Matthew Jackson & Save A Life Homes LLC filed a deed and claimed ownership rights, while Bauer\u2019s family has said no one should have access to the home, which they still partially own. <\/p>\n
Gilley is accused of murdering Bauer inside the home in October 2024 before cutting off his ankle monitor in May of this year and fleeing to Italy. <\/p>\n
A locksmith was also seen at the home today changing the locks after Bauer\u2019s family said Jackson installed cameras and changed the locks without their knowledge. <\/p>\n
\u201cNo one can make this family whole again, but we took possession of the home and returned it to this family, to the guardians for the children who are survivors of this terrible ordeal,\u201d Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen tells KPRC 2 News. \u201cWe have launched a criminal investigation to hold accountable those who sought to steal this home and that investigation is ongoing.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Harris County Attorney\u2019s Office is also investigating.<\/p>\n
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