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YouTube has taken down the account belonging to Stephen McCullagh, the convicted murderer of Natalie McNally. McCullagh, who was a content creator on the platform, had used his YouTube channel as part of a disturbing alibi during the investigation into the murder.
Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed by McCullagh at their home in Lurgan in December 2022. On the night of the murder, McCullagh had pre-recorded a six-hour gaming livestream that he posted to his channel, presenting it as if it were live. This fake livestream served as his cover to leave the house and commit the murder. Following the incident, he attempted to use the broadcast to provide himself with an alibi, misleading police and blaming one of Natalie’s former boyfriends for her death.
Although the six-hour stream, titled Violent Night, had been demonetised, it remained accessible on his YouTube channel during legal proceedings. Concerns were raised by individuals involved in the case over other sci-fi and gaming videos on McCullagh’s account which potentially could still generate revenue for him. After McCullagh’s conviction, YouTube confirmed to BBC Newsbeat that they had removed the channels associated with him, citing violations of their creator responsibility policies.
Justice Minister Naomi Long commented on the situation, emphasizing her concern about individuals profiting from infamy. She highlighted the difficulty social media companies face in regulating content, describing platforms as “like the wild west.” Long pointed out that the responsibility for online regulation rests with Westminster and expressed the view that nobody should benefit from their involvement in criminal acts or from the notoriety gained through such crimes. Looking ahead, McCullagh is scheduled to learn the minimum length of his prison sentence in May
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