A former NFL player is accused of murdering a woman from Framingham, Massachusetts, in Tennessee.Gabriella Perpetuo, 29, was found dead last week in her home in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Her boyfriend, former linebacker Darron Lee, is accused of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.According to court documents, Lee was at the victim’s home when sheriff’s deputies arrived. He allegedly told deputies he found the woman unconscious on the couch and believed she may have fallen in the shower.Officials said they found broken glass in the kitchen and blood evidence in several areas of the house. Detectives also reported Lee had injuries consistent with a physical struggle.Evidence also suggested Lee tried to clean several areas of the home, officials said.Lee was a first-round draft pick who played for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. —
A former NFL player is accused of murdering a woman from Framingham, Massachusetts, in Tennessee.
Gabriella Perpetuo, 29, was found dead last week in her home in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Her boyfriend, former linebacker Darron Lee, is accused of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
According to court documents, Lee was at the victim’s home when sheriff’s deputies arrived. He allegedly told deputies he found the woman unconscious on the couch and believed she may have fallen in the shower.
Officials said they found broken glass in the kitchen and blood evidence in several areas of the house. Detectives also reported Lee had injuries consistent with a physical struggle.
Evidence also suggested Lee tried to clean several areas of the home, officials said.
Lee was a first-round draft pick who played for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs.
He is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.