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YouTuber Stephen McCullagh Found Guilty of Murdering Pregnant Partner

3/23/2026

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YouTuber Stephen McCullagh was found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, in Lurgan on December 18, 2022.
He was convicted after a five-week trial at Belfast Crown Court.
The jury found he claimed he livestreamed a gaming session, but it was pre-recorded.
Natalie McNally was 32 and 15 weeks pregnant when she suffered stab wounds and strangulation.
After the verdict, McCullagh showed no emotion while McNally's family celebrated.

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YouTuber Stephen McCullagh was found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, in Lurgan on December 18, 2022.
He was convicted after a five-week trial at Belfast Crown Court.
The jury found he claimed he livestreamed a gaming session, but it was pre-recorded.
Natalie McNally was 32 and 15 weeks pregnant when she suffered stab wounds and strangulation.
After the verdict, McCullagh showed no emotion while McNally's family celebrated.