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36-year-old Stephen McCullagh, from Lisburn, was convicted of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally, in Lurgan. McCullagh, who claimed a fake alibi, was found guilty after a two-hour jury deliberation. McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. The couple had started dating in August 2022, and she was carrying his child by November. McCullagh showed no reaction to the verdict, while McNallys family and friends celebrated outside the courtroom. The judge sentenced McCullagh to life imprisonment, with a hearing set for May to determine parole eligibility. McNallys family expressed gratitude for public support and hoped for justice in other cases of violence against women, honoring her memory as an inspiring figure who would have been a great mom.

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