# YouTuber Who Faked Livestream as Alibi for Pregnant Girlfriend’s Murder Sentenced to 31 Years In Prison

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-06-30T03:02:03+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/youtuber-who-faked-livestream-as-alibi-for-pregnant-girlfriend-s-murder-sentenced-to-31-years-in-prison--72750904
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Duration seconds: 2058

## Resource

The episode details the criminal investigation and sentencing of Stephen McCullagh, a YouTuber who murdered his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally, in 2022. It describes how McCullagh attempted to evade justice by broadcasting a pre-recorded gaming session to serve as a fraudulent live alibi during the time of the killing. The narrative covers the brutality of the assault, the digital forensics used to expose the hoax, and the subsequent 31-year prison sentence handed down in 2026. Furthermore, the source reflects on the calculated deception McCullagh employed, including his efforts to spy on the victim's grieving family. Ultimately, the episode serves as a somber examination of domestic violence, premeditated murder, and the role of technology in modern criminal justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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