He had been cheating on his wife for the last four years.
Andrew OClee, 36, was married to Michelle but he also later married Philippa, his second wife.
On further researching, she found pictures of his second wedding on Facebook and reported it to police.
Philipa O’Clee (L) Andrew O’Clee and Michelle O’Clee Photo: SWNS
OClee, of Chiddingfold, Surrey, was jailed for eight months at Chichester Crown Court for polygamy.
Judge Christopher Parker QC said: You began to develop a complicated and absurd lie.
All of which was a complete nonsense, but it enabled you to lead a double life.
The question is, why on earth would you do it?
You are a shameless liar, happy to have as much comfort wherever you could find it.
Bigamy is an offence against the institution of marriage, an institution founded on complete trust.
This was simply a selfish act.
In 2012, he told me he had a new job and work was involved in fraudulent issues.
He was taken to a safe house every night and I wasnt allowed to know the location.
I was told by him not to tell my family or friends.
I became paranoid and constantly fearful for my safety.
Looking back, I feel completely stupid and naive for not thinking something was wrong.
I believed my life was in danger.
He left after cutting the umbilical cord saying police were waiting to take him to safety.
Patrick Duffy, defending, said: Its hard to answer.
He has abandonment issues.
When he was 15 his mother and father broke up.
There isnt a day that goes by when he doesnt regret the stupidity of his actions.
However, he said that Philippa wished to continue her relationship with the bigamist.
OClee admitted one count of polygamy and is expected to serve half his sentence in jail.
source: www.techworm.net
