Summary
A murder trial in Northern Ireland revealed evidence suggesting that a YouTube live stream by the accused, Stephen McCullagh, was pre-recorded to create an alibi. The victim, Natalie McNally, was killed in December 2022 while pregnant. The trial continues to examine digital evidence related to the case.
Key Facts
- Natalie McNally was killed in her home in Lurgan, County Armagh, on December 18, 2022.
- She was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
- Stephen McCullagh, from Lisburn, County Antrim, is accused of her murder and has pleaded not guilty.
- Evidence suggests McCullagh's six-hour gaming video, presented as a live YouTube stream, was pre-recorded.
- A digital analyst testified that the video was recorded on December 14, 2022, and saved on December 15, 2022.
- The Police Service of Northern Ireland's cyber crime center analyzed McCullagh's computer and found no signs of live stream activity.
- A camera used to create the video was connected to McCullagh's computer shortly before the video creation.
- The stream was reportedly played using OBS software, which did not show expected live activity.
