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Partner Convicted in Murder of Pregnant Natalie McNally

3/26/2026

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Natalie McNally, 15 weeks pregnant, was murdered in December 2022 by her partner Stephen McCullagh, who was convicted recently.
Her parents Noel McNally and Bernie McNally expressed relief after a long wait for justice and noted tributes for their dignity during the trial.
They described learning of Stephen McCullagh's arrest as “like being hit by a bus.”
They hope the May sentencing reflects the crime's severity, and Noel McNally says McCullagh poses a danger to society.

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Natalie McNally, 15 weeks pregnant, was murdered in December 2022 by her partner Stephen McCullagh, who was convicted recently.
Her parents Noel McNally and Bernie McNally expressed relief after a long wait for justice and noted tributes for their dignity during the trial.
They described learning of Stephen McCullagh's arrest as “like being hit by a bus.”
They hope the May sentencing reflects the crime's severity, and Noel McNally says McCullagh poses a danger to society.