About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Episode 19: The Verdict" from Natalie McNally Murder: YouTuber on Trial covers the guilty verdict delivered against Stephen McCullagh for the murder of Natalie McNally in her Lurgan home in December 2022. McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, had denied murdering his pregnant partner, but a jury took just over two hours of deliberation to find him guilty. Cheers erupted at Belfast Crown Court when the verdict was read out.
The episode plays back and walks through some of the key evidence the jury saw during the trial and includes reaction from Natalie's family. Kelly Bonner and Chris Buckler also piece together the steps Stephen McCullagh took in an apparent attempt to cover his tracks after the killing. The episode carries a warning that it contains distressing details and very strong language from the beginning.
Hosts and release
Kelly Bonner and Chris Buckler host the show, having attended court every day throughout the trial. This is a BBC podcast series covering the trial of a man accused of murdering Natalie McNally in Lurgan in 2022, distributed on BBC Sounds. The episode was released on March 23, 2026, and runs 28 minutes. For a broader entry on this case and its coverage, see The Verdict.
