Scottish sun: murder accused Lee Greenan dies in jail
Lee Greenan, 46, charged with murdering his ex-partner Vikki Soloman in Edinburgh, was found dead at HMP Edinburgh on Sunday with no suspicious circumstances, police said — a Scottish sun true-crime update that closes the custody chapter while a Fatal Accident Inquiry is still required. Greenan’s death came days after he was remanded for the alleged killing of the 44-year-old aesthetician at a Craigievar Square home.
Key Takeaways
- Lee Greenan, 46, was found dead at HMP Edinburgh around 08:55 on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
- Police Scotland said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
- Greenan had been charged with assaulting and killing Vikki Soloman, 44, and entered no plea.
- Soloman was pronounced dead at the scene after a Monday evening disturbance in Edinburgh.
- A mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry will examine the custody death.
Who was Lee Greenan and what was he charged with?
Lee Greenan, from Edinburgh, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with assaulting and killing Vikki Soloman. He entered no plea and was remanded in custody at HMP Edinburgh. He had been due to appear at court again this week.
According to BBC News, Greenan was accused of killing Soloman at a house on Craigievar Square in Edinburgh on Monday evening.
What happened to Vikki Soloman?
Emergency services were called to Craigievar Square at around 8.45pm on Monday, 20 July 2026, after reports of a disturbance. Soloman, the owner of an aesthetics business, was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Readers following true crime and unsolved mysteries will note that the alleged killing and Greenan’s later jail death unfolded within days of each other, while police say the prison death itself does not appear suspicious.
How did Greenan die in prison?
Police Scotland said officers were made aware of the death of a 46-year-old man at HMP Edinburgh around 08:55 on Sunday, 26 July 2026. A spokesperson said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
The Scottish Prison Service said every death in custody is a tragedy for those who knew the individual, that Police Scotland are advised, and that the matter is reported to the Procurator Fiscal, with Fatal Accident Inquiries held in due course.
What happens next after a death in custody?
Because Greenan was in legal custody under the care of the state, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service is required by law to investigate and hold a mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry. An FAI is a fact-finding process: it seeks to establish the cause of death, examine the surrounding circumstances, and identify any reasonable steps that could reduce the risk of similar deaths. It does not determine criminal liability or apportion blame.
STV News reported that the Crown Office has been contacted for comment. Official updates are expected through the procurator fiscal process as the inquiry proceeds.