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CCTV Links Suspect to Murder of Pregnant Woman

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

CCTV shows a male person of interest arriving by taxi, throwing objects over a hedge, and entering Stephen McCullagh (the defendant)'s home in the December 18, 2022 murder of pregnant Natalie McNally in Lurgan.
Murder occurred between 8:50 PM and 9:30 PM on December 18, 2022.
McCullagh says he streamed on YouTube during the murder, but the cyber crime unit says the stream was pre-recorded.

History

Historical Context

The murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan on December 18, 2022, parallels the 2016 assassination of MP Jo Cox, which was driven by extremist ideologies. This incident raises critical concerns about online radicalization and the influence of digital platforms on violent crime, echoing ongoing debates about public safety and the responsibilities of technology in society.

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Story summary

CCTV shows a male person of interest arriving by taxi, throwing objects over a hedge, and entering Stephen McCullagh (the defendant)'s home in the December 18, 2022 murder of pregnant Natalie McNally in Lurgan.
Murder occurred between 8:50 PM and 9:30 PM on December 18, 2022.
McCullagh says he streamed on YouTube during the murder, but the cyber crime unit says the stream was pre-recorded.

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