BREAKING: Milke found guilty in murder of Tammy Leslie

A jury in Gage County has found 53-year-old Christopher Milke guilty in the murder his partner, Tammy Leslie.

February 12, 2026Updated: February 12, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

BEATRICE, Neb. - A jury in Gage County has found 53-year-old Christopher Milke guilty in the murder his partner, Tammy Leslie.

Milke was found guilty of first degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, and kidnapping.

The 12 person jury after three hours and ten minutes of deliberations Thursday afternoon.

Milke was arrested on Sept. 8, 2024 at his home at 2212 Hillcrest Ave. in Beatrice.

He's due in court for sentencing on March 19 at 1:30 p.m.

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