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Natalie McNally: Officer details messages between McNally and murder accused
Nearly 500 pages of WhatsApp messages over 133 days were analyzed for signs of affection, abuse, and arguments to help establish the nature of the accused couple's relationship.
- On Monday, Belfast Crown Court heard WhatsApp messages between Natalie McNally and McCullagh spanned 133 days, with Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness noting a lack of 'any real affection' in nearly 500 pages.
- To inform the investigation, police analysed the WhatsApp evidence bundle to determine whether the texts showed loving or respectful exchanges and signs of arguments, abuse or violence. The officer confirmed the review aimed to establish the type of relationship between Ms McNally and McCullagh.
- Court was shown messages where McNally and McCullagh exchanged 'Her love of cheese was a running joke back and forth' and 'You are the sweetest, loveliest person I've ever met', with McNally also saying 'We have a lifetime to do fun stuff together'.
- The defence announced the defendant will not give evidence and the Crown has concluded its case, with Mr Justice Kinney moving the trial towards closing submissions.
- The wider case involves messages about moving in and nicknaming the unborn child 'Baby Squish'; jurors weigh these alongside McNally's 15-week pregnancy and her death in December 2022.
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