Man Jailed for Wife's Death in Scotland
Lee Milne was jailed for eight years in Scotland. His wife Kimberly Milne, 28, jumped from a bridge in Dundee, Scotland in July 2023.
She had experienced repeated abuse from Milne. He was found guilty of culpable homicide.
This was Scotland's first case of its kind. A man was held responsible for his wife's death by suicide. The court decided his abuse led to her death.
Klear Note — Culpable homicide means causing someone's death through reckless or negligent actions. Scotland's courts can hold abusers responsible if their abuse directly leads to a partner's suicide.
Key Terms 2
- culpable homicide a legal term for causing someone's death through wrongful acts
- Dundee a city in Scotland, United Kingdom