The Fake Livestream Murder: The Brutal Killing of Pregnant Natalie McNally

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unpacks the shocking murder of 32-year-old Natalie McNally in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.On December 18, 2022, Natalie — who was 15 weeks pregnant with her first child — was beaten, strangled, and stabbed to death in her own home. What followed was one of the most calculated cases in recent Irish true crime history: her boyfriend, Stephen McCullagh, a YouTube gamer known as “votesaxon07,” used a pre-recorded livestream to fake his alibi while he carried out the attack.Alexander dives deep into the rapid romance on Bumble, the digital forensics that dismantled the fake alibi, the chilling CCTV evidence, and the explosive trial that ended with a life sentence in 2026.This is a story of jealousy, betrayal, and cold-blooded planning — and the devastating impact on Natalie’s family, who lost not only her but also their unborn grandson.⚠️ Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains graphic details of violence against a pregnant woman.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available — links to support resources in the show notes.🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review A True Crime Podcast to help us bring more justice-focused stories to light.