"Authorities responded to a residence in the 7500 block of Snow Cone Way in Ooltewah, Tennessee, last Thursday afternoon. They were called for a report of "CPR in progress." Once they arrived, first responders found Perpetuo and attempted life-saving measures. She was pronounced dead, and preliminary findings indicate that she was the victim of a homicide, according to the sheriff's office."
"Sheriff's deputies found blood splatter on walls and floors throughout the home, broken glass in a kitchen area, and cleaning materials in "abnormal places," according to an arrest report obtained by Local 3 News in Chattanooga. Lee told the deputies that he found Perpetuo unconscious on the couch and that she may have fallen in the shower. He had scratches on his face, hands, and chest. Authorities also found blood on his cellphone case, per Local 3."
Darron Lee, 31, was arrested Feb. 5 in Ooltewah, Tennessee, on suspicion of killing his 29-year-old girlfriend, Gabriella Perpetuo. Responders arrived after a report of CPR in progress; Perpetuo was pronounced dead and preliminary findings indicate homicide. Deputies found blood splatter, broken glass, and cleaning materials in abnormal places throughout the home. Lee was detained at the scene and reported finding Perpetuo unconscious on a couch; he had scratches and authorities found blood on his cellphone case. Perpetuo showed multiple signs of trauma, including a one-inch stab wound to the abdomen. Lee faces first-degree murder and tampering charges and is jailed pending court; additional charges may follow. A family GoFundMe states Perpetuo was a victim of domestic violence and abuse and that her parents traveled to Tennessee.
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