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Jun 12, 2026
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Former NFL Player Darron Lee Indicted on Murder Charge

AI Summary
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend, Gabriella Perpetuo. The state is pursuing a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life sentence.

The Indictment of Darron Lee

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his partner.

Details of the Case

A grand jury in Hamilton County returned an indictment on Tuesday. Prosecutors dismissed a tampering with evidence charge to focus solely on the more serious allegation, Hamilton County district attorney Coty Wamp said.

  • The state is pursuing a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life sentence.
  • The decision on whether to pursue the death penalty against the 31-year-old will be made in the coming weeks.

The Alleged Crime

Lee is accused of killing Gabriella Perpetuo in February. A medical examiner listed the 29-year-old’s cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries, and the autopsy report listed 12 different injuries, including multiple hematomas, bone fractures and stab wounds.

Lee's History

At the time of Lee’s arrest, he was on probation in Franklin County, Ohio, and Alachua County, Florida, after he was charged in three separate alleged assaults involving another man, Lee’s mother and the mother of his child, court records showed.

  • Lee was one of the best college players in the country during his time at Ohio State.
  • The Jets selected him with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
  • Lee was a part of the Kansas City Chiefs roster that won the Super Bowl in February 2020.

The Investigation

Prosecutors accused Lee of asking ChatGPT how to get medical help without calling the police. He asked the AI assistant whether a fall could cause bruising to two eyes and “two stabby looking wounds,” according to evidence presented in court.

The Current Status

Lee remains in the Hamilton County Jail without bond.