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Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationship

Abusive ex admits murdering woman after she began new relationship

Summary

A man named Lee Inglis has admitted to murdering his former partner, Stacey Hogg, after learning she had started a new relationship. Inglis had a history of domestic abuse against Stacey and was under a home curfew when he attacked her at her home in June 2026.

Key Facts

  • Lee Inglis pled guilty to stabbing Stacey Hogg to death in her home in Hawick.
  • Inglis had previously avoided prison twice despite attacks involving a knife on Stacey.
  • At the time of the murder, Inglis was serving a home curfew and unpaid work orders.
  • He attacked Stacey shortly after his curfew ended, entering through the back door.
  • Police found Stacey dead with severe wounds to her neck and head.
  • Inglis told police he intended to cut off her head and said, "If I couldn't have her, nobody would."
  • Prior offences included assault, threatening with a knife, and injuring Stacey causing her to fall and hit her head.
  • The sentencing for Inglis is scheduled for 5 November 2026.
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