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Natalie McNally: Murder Accused 'Lied, Lied and Lied Again', Trial Hears
Prosecutors say McCullagh created a six-hour pre-recorded gaming livestream as a false alibi for the murder of his pregnant partner, a claim exposed by police cybercrime investigators.
- On December 18, 2022 prosecutors say Stephen McCullagh, 36, used a 'false' livestream alibi on the night Natalie McNally, 32, was killed at her Lurgan home.
- The prosecution says he prepared the six-hour gaming broadcast four days in advance and repeatedly told different people he was 'going live' from 6pm to midnight, which prosecutors say was fabricated.
- Court was told a police cybercrime report exposed the pre-recorded stream and it took eight police interviews and 44 days before McCullagh admitted the stream was not live.
- Delivering his closing, Charles MacCreanor KC told the jury 'Our submission to you is that this is a strong prosecution case, a compelling prosecution case that he is guilty', noting McCullagh declined to give live evidence and relied on police interviews and a pre-prepared statement.
- Prosecutors linked the false alibi to motive, asking 'Why would you need a false alibi?' and highlighting Natalie McNally's pregnancy and family impact.
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