Edinburgh murder suspect dies in prison after ex killing

A man charged with murdering his ex-partner in Edinburgh has died in prison, leaving the victim's family without a trial and prompting renewed calls to address domestic violence. Lee Greenan, 46, was found dead at HMP Edinburgh on the morning of July 26, just six days after Vikki Soloman, 44, was killed.

Soloman, an aesthetician and mother, died from serious injuries at a property on Craigievar Square in the East Craigs area on the evening of July 20. Emergency services were called to a report of a disturbance at approximately 8:45 p.m. but pronounced her dead at the scene. Police launched an investigation and arrested Greenan after he reportedly walked into his local pub, the Mid Yoken, covered in blood and confessed to the killing.

Greenan appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on July 23, charged with murder and two counts of assault. He made no plea and was remanded in custody, with a further court appearance scheduled within eight days. The Scottish Prison Service confirmed his death on Sunday. Police Scotland stated there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, which is understood to have been a suicide. The matter has been reported to the...