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Domestic abuser convicted of killing wife who jumped from bridge

Domestic abuser convicted of killing wife who jumped from bridge

Summary

In Scotland, Lee Milne was convicted of killing his wife, Kimberley, who jumped to her death from a bridge after suffering abuse. This case marks the first time in Scotland that someone was prosecuted for a death linked to domestic abuse. Lee Milne will be sentenced on April 10.

Key Facts

  • Lee Milne was convicted of killing his wife, Kimberley, after she jumped from a motorway bridge.
  • The incident happened in July 2023 on the A90 in Dundee, Scotland.
  • Kimberley was 28 years old when she died after being hit by several vehicles.
  • Lee denied the charges of culpable homicide and domestic abuse but was found guilty.
  • The court heard that Kimberley suffered significant abuse from Lee over 18 months.
  • A witness reported seeing the couple arguing on the night of Kimberley's death.
  • The couple got married in September 2022 after starting their relationship in late 2021.
  • This case is the first of its kind in Scotland, linking a death to domestic abuse prosecution.

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