Ex-NFL Star Darron Lee Charged with Murder as Girlfriend's Family Files $50 Million Lawsuit
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is embroiled in a devastating legal crisis following the brutal death of his girlfriend, Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo. The 28-year-old ex-New York Jets player now faces first-degree murder charges alongside a staggering $50 million civil lawsuit filed by Perpétuo's grieving family.
Horrific Discovery at Tennessee Rental Home
On February 5th, authorities made a gruesome discovery at the couple's rented residence in Tennessee. Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo was found deceased with severe injury marks, painting what investigators describe as a horrifying scene. According to official reports, there was "blood in every room" of the property, suggesting extreme violence had occurred.
Investigators have further accused Lee of evidence tampering, alleging that some blood had been cleaned before law enforcement arrived. The exact circumstances leading to Perpétuo's death remain unconfirmed as the investigation continues.
Family Hires Private Investigator to Track Lee's Assets
In a strategic legal move, Perpétuo's family has retained attorney C. Mark Warren and hired a private investigator to locate Darron Lee's assets. Warren emphasized the family's determination to secure compensation for their unimaginable loss.
"This is the worst possible thing that can happen to a parent or a family," Warren stated. "We have already retained a private investigator to search for assets of the defendant we know as an NFL football player. We also know he had an NFL pension plan, and we have a private investigator now tracking down his assets."
The attorney explained their immediate priority: "Because that's job number one in this case, is to find the assets of the defendant, capture them and keep them from being transferred to somebody else so the family can have some compensation for what they're going through and the loss of their daughter."
Legal Proceedings and Background
Darron Lee's legal troubles extend beyond this tragic incident. In 2023, he faced domestic violence accusations, though details of those cases remain limited. Now, with first-degree murder charges pending, Lee has been denied bail and awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 9th.
His legal team has remained silent following the bail denial, while the $50 million lawsuit adds substantial civil pressure to the criminal proceedings. The case has drawn significant attention due to Lee's NFL background and the severity of the allegations.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities continue to piece together the events of February 5th that led to Gabriella Carvalho Perpétuo's death. The combination of criminal charges and civil litigation suggests a prolonged legal battle ahead for the former professional athlete.
