HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13 is learning more about a man who claims he now owns the home that has sat empty ever since accused murderer Lee Gilley took off for Italy in May.

PREVIOUS REPORT: Lee Gilley case: Victim's family wants to know who is living in their dead daughter's home The house on Allston Street in the Heights is jointly owned by Lee and Christa Gilley.

It's been in probate since Christa was killed and Lee was charged with her murder.