Leslie Bailey, a 47-year-old white female, was tragically killed on May 1, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. Leslie was found shot to death inside her truck outside the Ridgmar Mall. Her father, Frankie Miller, recognized her immediately when he saw the scene on the news. Leslie had been trying to escape her estranged husband, David Scott Bailey, for years.
Despite filing numerous restraining orders and moving in with her father for protection, David continued to track her down using various means, including tracking devices.
On the day of her death, Leslie had gone to Ridgmar Mall to buy a bottle of perfume. David Scott Bailey, who was 45 years old at the time, shot her multiple times while she was in her truck. Leslie was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries. David fled the scene, and a statewide alert was issued for his arrest. He was later found on Interstate 35 in Central Texas, where he shot himself in the head while in his car, ending his life.
The couple had a long history of legal and domestic issues, including multiple filings for divorce since 2005. David had been involved in a police standoff in February 2017, where he threatened to harm himself. He was apprehended and underwent a mental health evaluation. In April 2017, he was arrested for violating a protection order but was released after posting bond. Leslie's death highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the challenges faced by victims in seeking protection and justice.
