YouTuber who faked GTA livestream while murdering pregnant girlfriend jailed for life

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Jun 3, 2026 · 10:28 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 44 views

YouTuber who faked GTA livestream while murdering pregnant girlfriend jailed for life

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Stephen McCullagh has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. He staged a fake YouTube livestream to create an alibi during the crime. The court heard that he had prepared the broadcast four days in advance, misleading viewers about its authenticity.

Key facts

▪Stephen McCullagh was sentenced to a minimum of 31 years in prison for murdering his pregnant girlfriend.
▪He staged a fake YouTube gaming livestream to provide an alibi during the murder.
▪The incident occurred on December 18, 2022, in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

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▪ Man who murdered pregnant partner while faking livestream as alibi jailed for 31 years — r/news
▪ Man who murdered pregnant partner while faking livestream as alibi jailed for 31 years — The Guardian — World

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Original publisher	The Independent
Canonical URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/stephen-mccullagh-natalie-mcnally-murder-b2988631.html
Publication time	Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:28:05 GMT
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