Man Jailed for Wife's Death After She Jumped From Bridge

Lee Milne, 39, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for culpable homicide and domestic abuse charges related to the death of his wife, Kimberly Milne, 28. Kimberly died in July 2023 after jumping from a motorway bridge and being struck by vehicles. This case is notable as Scotland's first prosecution where a defendant was held responsible for a victim's death by suicide, following a pattern of domestic abuse.

The jury heard evidence detailing significant domestic violence inflicted by Milne over the 18 months leading up to Kimberly's death. Incidents included choking, assaults, and controlling behaviour, with Kimberly expressing fear and recounting her husband's aggressive actions. A witness testified to seeing the couple arguing shortly before the incident at the Kingsway Retail Park in Dundee.

Kimberly's mother provided a statement describing Milne's account of the events, where he claimed Kimberly had pulled the steering wheel, crashed the car, and then jumped from the bridge after he chased her. Detectives commended the conviction, highlighting Milne's violent behaviour and coercive control, stating he never fully accepted accountability and attempted to blame Kimberly's vulnerabilities.