It was a relationship that shocked Scotland and outraged victims’ families from the moment it became public. Convicted child killer Nyomi Fee – one half of the monstrous couple who brutally murdered two-year-old Liam Fee in 2014 – announced her engagement to fellow murderer Alex (formerly Alexandra) Stewart inside HMP Greenock. The pair, both serving life sentences, posed for photos, celebrated “Pride” events behind bars, and even boasted about their twisted romance to fellow inmates. For years, they presented themselves as a devoted couple navigating prison life together.

But now, in a dramatic development reported just hours ago, the engagement is officially over. What many dismissed as just another fleeting prison romance has taken a far darker turn. Investigators and prison authorities have been examining events that allegedly unfolded in the weeks leading up to the split – with the timing fuelling intense speculation among inmates and staff alike. The relationship reportedly collapsed just before fresh allegations surfaced involving claims of transphobic abuse, inmate rivalries, and accusations flying between the couple and other prisoners.

Sources inside the prison system tell Daily Mail that the end of this notorious pairing has left tensions boiling over at HMP Greenock, with questions swirling about what finally tore apart one of Scotland’s most infamous jailhouse romances.

The Liam Fee Murder: A Crime That Still Haunts Scotland

To understand the revulsion surrounding Nyomi Fee’s latest chapter, one must revisit the unimaginable horror she and her then-partner Rachel Fee inflicted on little Liam. On March 22, 2014, in their home in Thornton, Fife, two-year-old Liam was found dead after suffering catastrophic injuries. The toddler had more than 30 external wounds, a ruptured heart from blunt force trauma comparable to a car crash, untreated fractures to his arm and leg, and signs of prolonged abuse.

Rachel (Liam’s biological mother) and Nyomi Fee tried to blame another young boy in their care for the injuries. They denied responsibility, spun lies to police, and subjected the household’s children to a nightmare of cages, animals used as punishment, neglect, and violence. In 2016, both women were convicted of murder and abuse after a harrowing trial. Rachel received a minimum of 23-and-a-half years; Nyomi at least 24 years before parole eligibility. The case exposed shocking failures by social services and left a nation reeling.

Liam’s death remains one of Scotland’s most disturbing child killings. The surviving boys’ brave testimony helped secure justice, but the scars run deep.

Enter Alex Stewart: A “Match Made in Hell”

While serving her sentence, Nyomi Fee found companionship with Alex Stewart, a transgender prisoner also convicted of murder. Stewart, who transitioned after being jailed, was serving time for a separate killing. The pair’s relationship reportedly blossomed behind bars, culminating in a secret Christmas Day engagement years ago that Nyomi allegedly bragged about to other inmates.

They posed for photos together, including during prison Pride events, smiling as if they were any ordinary couple. For some inmates – particularly gay women reportedly restricted in their own relationships – the sight of the pair living openly as a couple was deeply upsetting. The relationship drew widespread public condemnation, with victims’ advocates questioning how such pairings are allowed to flourish in the system.

For five years, the engagement appeared solid. They navigated prison life side by side, with Stewart identifying as transgender and the couple presenting a united front.

The Sudden Split: Timing That Raises Eyebrows

Now, in early May 2026, the engagement has been called off. At first glance, it seemed like a typical prison breakup – emotions run high, tensions flare, and relationships often fizzle under the pressures of incarceration. But sources close to the prison say events in the weeks prior have investigators taking a closer look.

The collapse reportedly came shortly before allegations involving another inmate escalated. Stewart had previously accused a fellow prisoner of a campaign of “transphobic hate,” claims that were later thrown out by a judge. Tensions between the couple and other inmates reportedly boiled over, with accusations of bullying, favouritism, and disruptive behaviour. Some inmates and staff whisper that the split may be linked to these feuds, possible jealousy, or shifting dynamics within the prison’s complex social hierarchy.

One prison insider told Daily Mail: “The timing isn’t coincidental. Things had been brewing for a while. Allegations were flying, complaints were made, and suddenly the big engagement is off. It’s the talk of the wings.”

Whether the breakup stems from personal differences, external pressures, or something more calculated remains unclear. Neither Fee nor Stewart has issued a public statement, but their once-united front now appears fractured.

Public Outrage and Victims’ Families React

News of the original engagement already provoked fury. Liam Fee’s extended family and campaigners for child protection expressed disgust that a woman convicted of murdering a toddler could celebrate any form of “love” while serving a life sentence. The latest development has reignited that anger.

“Why should anyone care about their prison drama when they destroyed an innocent child’s life?” one victims’ advocate said. “This isn’t romance – it’s a reminder of how the system sometimes seems to forget the gravity of their crimes.”

Social media has exploded with reactions ranging from grim satisfaction at the split to renewed calls for stricter prison regulations on relationships between serious offenders. Many question the resources and privileges afforded to such high-profile inmates.

Life Behind Bars: Privilege or Punishment?

HMP Greenock, a women’s prison, has faced scrutiny over how it manages transgender prisoners and relationships. The Fee-Stewart pairing highlighted debates about prisoner rights versus public protection and victims’ dignity. Reports of the couple posing for photos and participating in events have fuelled arguments that some offenders enjoy comforts denied to their victims’ families.

Prison sources suggest the end of the relationship may bring relief to some staff and inmates tired of the associated drama. However, it could also spark new conflicts as loyalties shift and old grudges resurface.

The Broader Issues: Prison Relationships, Rehabilitation and Justice

High-profile jail romances like this one raise uncomfortable questions about the purpose of imprisonment. Should convicted murderers be allowed to form deep personal bonds and even plan “weddings” while behind bars? Critics argue it diminishes the seriousness of their crimes and retraumatises victims. Supporters of prisoner rights point to human needs for connection, even in punishment.

In Scotland, the case has fed into wider discussions on transgender inmates, women’s prisons, and safeguarding. Previous complaints involving Stewart and allegations of transphobic abuse (later dismissed) added another layer of controversy to an already explosive situation.

For Liam Fee’s memory, any focus on his killers’ personal lives feels like another insult. His short life of suffering deserves better than becoming background noise to prison gossip.

What Happens Next for Fee and Stewart?

With the engagement over, both women will likely continue serving their lengthy sentences with heightened scrutiny. Parole hearings remain distant prospects given the minimum tariffs. Rachel Fee, Nyomi’s co-convicted partner in the murder, remains separately incarcerated.

The split may be the end of one chapter, but the notoriety of both individuals ensures they will remain in the spotlight. Prison authorities will no doubt monitor for any fallout – whether increased tensions, complaints, or attempts to manipulate the narrative.

A Story That Refuses to Fade

The collapse of Nyomi Fee and Alex Stewart’s engagement is more than tabloid fodder. It is a stark reminder of the long shadow cast by horrific crimes like the murder of Liam Fee. While the killers navigate their personal dramas behind bars, Liam’s family and the surviving boys continue living with the irreversible trauma.

Public interest in such stories stems not from fascination with the offenders, but from a deep-seated demand for justice and accountability. Every new twist – engagement, breakup, allegation – forces society to confront whether the system truly delivers punishment fitting the crime.

As details of the split and preceding events continue to emerge, one thing is certain: the names Fee and Stewart will remain synonymous with outrage for years to come. A toddler’s brutal death. A pair of convicted killers finding each other in prison. A relationship that captivated and repulsed the nation – now over, but the questions it raised linger.

Scotland, and victims’ families everywhere, will be watching closely for what comes next in this grim saga. Justice for Liam Fee demands nothing less.

This story is developing based on prison sources, court records and recent reports. Our thoughts remain with Liam Fee’s family and all victims of abuse.