Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for Natalie McNally murder
Stephen McCullagh has been sentenced to a minimum of 31 years for the murder of his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. The judge described the crime as a brutal and calculated act, emphasizing the pain inflicted on Natalie's family. McCullagh's lack of remorse and the premeditated nature of the murder were highlighted during the sentencing.
- ▪Stephen McCullagh was found guilty of murdering Natalie McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant, in December 2022.
- ▪The judge characterized the murder as brutal and planned, noting that McCullagh attempted to stage an alibi.
- ▪Natalie's family expressed their unimaginable grief and hope that the sentence would deter future violence against women.
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Stephen McCullagh sentenced to 31 years for Natalie McNally murder11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePacemakerNatalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she died at her home in Lurgan in December 2022Stephen McCullagh has been sentenced to at least 31 years for murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.McCullagh, 36, from Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, County Antrim, has denied murdering Natalie, who was killed in her Silverwood Green home in Lurgan on 18 December 2022.He was found guilty in March, after a trial lasting more than four weeks.Sentencing McCullagh on Wednesday, Mr Justice Kinney said: "Natalie was strong, loving and an independent young woman."As McCullagh was led from the dock, Natalie's family, holding a picture of her, hugged each other and sobbed.The 31…
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