Episode 18: The Judge and the jury

A special podcast series from BBC News NI covering the trial of a man accused of the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan in 2022.

Stephen McCullagh, 36, from Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, county Antrim, has denied her murder.

Ms McNally was 32 years old and 15 weeks pregnant when she died.

Kelly Bonner and Chris Buckler will bring you the evidence presented to the jury in court each day.

Today the judge summarised the case for the jury – going over the evidence that they should consider.

He will finish that on Monday, when the jury is sent out to decide whether Stephen McCullagh is guilty, or not guilty.

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Warning : This episode contains descriptions of violence and content that some listeners may find distressing.