Murderer's Digital Alibi Unraveled

0:00On March 23rd, Stephen McCullough has been found guilty of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally, back on December 18th, 20. 22. At her home in Lurgen, Northern Ireland, the couple met on the dating app Bumble that August and quickly got serious with him meeting her family by October and news of her pregnancy coming. In November, Natalie was 15 weeks along when McCullough stabbed her in the neck and beat her badly during what he tried to pass off as a live gaming stream. To cover his tracks, McCullough pre-recorded a six hour gaming session days earlier, then traveled from Lisburn to Lurgen by bus and taxi with his face, hidden. CCTV caught him arriving at her house around 8.51 that evening, leaving less than an hour later. He tossed items over a hedge near his place before unlocking his phone and stopping the fake stream around midnight. Natalie's family had no idea at first, even letting McCullough attend her wake on Christmas Day and a big memorial rally in January.

1:00He acted like the grieving partner, but police grew suspicious after reviewing his movements and phone data showing he'd spied on her messages with. Other guys, her brutal injuries, including blows to the head and signs of strangling, painted a clear picture. Investigators pieced it together over months, arresting him again at the end of January 2023, charging him with murder soon after. His trial started in February 2026 at Belfast Crown Court, and on March 23rd, the jury delivered the guilty verdict after hearing all the evidence. This case brings some closure to Natalie's loved ones after a long wait, highlighting how digital alibis can unravel under scrutiny. Stay informed with Europe News today, AI-powered updates.