Episode 16: "Lies and a false alibi"

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A special podcast series from BBC News NI covering the trial of a man accused of the murder of Natalie McNally in Lurgan in 2022. Stephen McCullagh, 36, from Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, county Antrim, has denied her murder. Ms McNally was 32 years old and 15 weeks pregnant when she died. Kelly Bonner and Chris Buckler will bring you the evidence presented to the jury in court each day. Today the prosecution made their final arguments bringing the days of evidence together – in an attempt to present a coherent case against the defendant Stephen McCullagh. The prosecution barrister accused him of lies – and went through what he argues are the inconsistencies in his story. And presenting a false alibi. Subscribe now on BBC Sounds and on the BBC NI YouTube channel. Warning : This episode features some strong language and content that some listeners may find distressing. This episode has been edited for accuracy.