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Stephen McCullagh Found Guilty of Murdering Pregnant Partner

3/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stephen McCullagh, 36, was found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally in the Lurgan home in December 2022, with CCTV and social media evidence presented at trial.
The jury reached the verdict after just over two hours of deliberation.
McCullagh denied the charges and used a YouTube gaming stream as an alibi.
McCullagh faces a life sentence with a minimum term to be set in May.

History

Historical Context

The murder of Sarah Everard on March 3, 2021, by off-duty Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens ignited national outrage in the UK, revealing systemic issues of violence against women. Following her death, 97% of women reported feeling unsafe in public, prompting renewed discussions on police accountability and women's safety, paralleling ongoing societal demands for justice in domestic violence cases.

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Story summary

Stephen McCullagh, 36, was found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally in the Lurgan home in December 2022, with CCTV and social media evidence presented at trial.
The jury reached the verdict after just over two hours of deliberation.
McCullagh denied the charges and used a YouTube gaming stream as an alibi.
McCullagh faces a life sentence with a minimum term to be set in May.

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