Man Sentenced for Wife's Bridge Death

0:00On April 10th, a 40-year-old man named Lee Milne just got hit with an eight-year prison sentence for the abuse that drove his wife. 28-year-old Kimberly Milne to jump from a bridge to her death. She was struck by cars on the A90 in Dundee back on July 27th, 2023 after an 18-month nightmare of torment from him. Milne was convicted at Glasgow High Court in March of causing her death through abusive behavior, marking Scotland's first prosecution of its kind. The judge tacked on a three-year extended license after release, recognizing the full scope of his control, from choking and punching to isolating her, from family and friends. Kimberly's family called her a cherished daughter's sister-in-law, saying they're shattered by the loss. The judge noted nothing could ease their pain, especially since Milne's aggressive albers, like erratic driving and threats, pushed her over the edge. That final night, police dug deep into this tough case, uncovering a pattern of violence that left her terrified.

1:02Detective Chief Inspector Craig Kelly praised the family's dignity and stressed how Milne's cruelty ended in tragedy, vowing relentless pursuit of, abusers. This outcome holds Milne accountable, but a spotlights the deadly toll of domestic abuse, may push more victims towards safety before it's too late.