Natalie McNally, aged 32 and 15 weeks pregnant, was fatally stabbed at her home in Silverwood Green, Lurgan, on the night of Sunday, 18 December. The tragic incident has left her family devastated as they mourn the loss of both Natalie and her unborn baby boy, named Dean.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness expressed his condolences, stating: “This horrific murder has left Natalie’s family devastated. The loss of Natalie and her unborn baby boy, whom they have named Dean, is unimaginable. Her home should have been a place of safety but instead became a crime scene.”
He added, “We pay tribute to Natalie’s family for their strength and support during this heartbreaking time. The killer has robbed them of ever meeting Dean or watching him grow up.”
Police have released CCTV footage showing a suspect arriving at Silverwood Green at 8:52pm and leaving at 9:30pm on the same night. DCI McGuinness urged anyone who noticed anything unusual or has dashcam footage to come forward. “If you recognise the rucksack or saw someone acting strangely, please get in touch. The suspect walks with an unusual gait,” he said.
Over 4,000 hours of CCTV footage have been seized, and hundreds of house-to-house inquiries are ongoing as part of the investigation. Crimestoppers is offering a £20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police on 101, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111, or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Information can also be uploaded via the Major Incident Public Portal.
Originally published by UKNIP.
