Natalie McNally Murder: YouTuber on Trial - Episode 8.The Best Friend

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. The one time best friend of the accused tells the trial that Stephen McCullagh was “inconsolable” after finding Natalie’s body. She also raised questions about the YouTube livestream which Mr McCullagh initially used as an alibi – claiming he “lied” to her about it.
The case continues.

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Warning : This episode features content that some listeners may find distressing.

Published on Thursday, 5th March 2026.

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