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Ex-NFL Player Charged with Murder, Seeks ChatGPT Guidance

3/10/2026

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Darron Lee, former NFL player, is charged with first-degree murder in Gabriella Perpetuo's death at Ooltewah home.
During a preliminary hearing, jurors heard Lee claim Perpetuo was unresponsive and may have fallen in shower.
Investigators described a struggle with multiple stab wounds and blood throughout the home.
Lee allegedly sought guidance from ChatGPT on handling the situation.
He remains in custody without bond as Perpetuo's family files a wrongful-death lawsuit.

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Darron Lee, former NFL player, is charged with first-degree murder in Gabriella Perpetuo's death at Ooltewah home.
During a preliminary hearing, jurors heard Lee claim Perpetuo was unresponsive and may have fallen in shower.
Investigators described a struggle with multiple stab wounds and blood throughout the home.
Lee allegedly sought guidance from ChatGPT on handling the situation.
He remains in custody without bond as Perpetuo's family files a wrongful-death lawsuit.