Episode 19: The Verdict

Stephen McCullagh has been found guilty of murdering Natalie McNally in her Lurgan home in December 2022.

McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, had denied murdering his pregnant partner, but it took a jury just over two hours of deliberation to deliver a guilty verdict.

Cheers erupted at Belfast Crown Court when the verdict was read out.

Kelly Bonner and Chris Buckler have been in court every day throughout the trial.

In tonight’s episode, we can listen and watch some of the key evidence the jury saw in court, and hear from Natalie’s family.

Kelly and Chris piece together what Stephen McCullagh did in an attempt to cover his tracks.

Warning: This episode contains distressing details, and very strong language from the beginning.

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