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Former Partner Murdered After Guilty Plea in Edinburgh
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Murder and Guilty Plea
Lee Inglis, 39, pleaded guilty on October 9 at the High Court in Edinburgh to the stabbing death of his former partner, Stacey Hogg, 35. The killing occurred on June 25 in Hogg’s home on McLagan Drive, Hawick. Police found Hogg with catastrophic wounds to her neck and head in a downstairs bathroom. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 5 at the same court.
Prior Abuse and Legal History
Inglis had a documented history of domestic abuse toward Hogg. In 2022 he received 150 hours of unpaid work for assault and a threat to kill with a kitchen knife. The following year he avoided prison after being convicted of holding a knife to her throat and cutting her face, receiving 200 hours of unpaid work, two years of supervision and a night-time home curfew. At the time of the June 25 murder he was still serving the curfew and an unpaid-work order, leaving his parents’ home at 07:00 to travel the three-minute distance to Hogg’s house.
Timeline of Key Events
- June 25 – Police respond to a report of a woman’s death at McLagan Drive; Hogg is pronounced dead at the scene.
- October 9 – Inglis pleads guilty to murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.
- November 5 – Sentencing is scheduled at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Official Police Response
Detective Inspector Ross Duthie of Police Scotland expressed sympathy for Hogg’s family and noted the case’s impact on the local community. He emphasized the department’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, urging anyone experiencing abuse to report it and assuring that dedicated detectives will provide support.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our thoughts remain with Stacey’s family and friends as they continue to come to terms with what has happened.” — Detective Inspector Ross Duthie, of Police Scotland