Houston man who fled to Italy to avoid murder trial in his pregnant wife's death to stay in custody (opens original article in a new tab)

A Houston man, accused of murdering his pregnant wife, will remain in custody in Italy after a judge ruled him a flight risk and ordered him held until an extradition request is processed.

• The Houston man fled to Italy to avoid a murder trial.
• A judge in Italy determined he is an extreme flight risk.
• He will remain in custody until an extradition request is received.