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Man who moved into a Houston homicide scene last year is now claiming ownership of the Gilley murder home
By Bryce Newberry at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, KPRC 2 ...
Key takeaway A notice posted in the window of the Gilley home on Allston Street lists Matthew Jackson and a company called Save A Life Homes LLC as claiming ownership of the more-than-$1 million property.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The latest development in the Gilley murder case raises concerns about the vulnerability of crime scenes in Houston's neighborhoods. Matthew Jackson's claim of ownership of the Allston Street home, where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, is the second instance of him attempting to take possession of a high-profile crime scene. His previous attempt at a southeast Houston home, where a decomposing body was found, resulted in a trespassing charge that was later dismissed. The fact that Jackson is using similar tactics, including fraudulent papers referencing Save A Life Homes LLC, suggests a pattern of behavior that exploits the chaos surrounding crime scenes. This incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and coordination between law enforcement and the community to prevent such incidents in the future, particularly in cases where properties are left vacant or unattended.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A man arrested last year for moving into a southeast Houston home that was the scene of a homicide and claiming to have a lease agreement is the same man connected to another high-profile crime scene — the Heights home where Lee Gilley allegedly strangled his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, KPRC 2 ...
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