Text messages shown in court have revealed that Natalie McNally had been considering ending her relationship with the man accused of murdering her.
The messages were presented during the ongoing trial of Stephen McCullagh, which is taking place at Belfast Crown Court.
McCullagh denies the charge of murdering the 32-year-old woman.
Natalie McNally was found dead at her home in the Silverwood Green area of Lurgan in December 2022. She had been 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
The case prompted a major investigation by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
During the trial, jurors were shown text message exchanges in which McNally discussed the state of her relationship.
The court heard that the messages indicated she had been thinking about ending the relationship with the man now accused of her murder.
Prosecutors presented the messages as part of the timeline of events leading up to McNally’s death.
Evidence in criminal trials often includes communications such as text messages, phone records and digital data in order to establish relationships, intentions and movements before an incident.
The Natalie McNally case has drawn significant public attention across Northern Ireland/The North because of the circumstances surrounding her death.
Throughout the trial, the jury has heard a range of evidence including witness testimony, forensic findings and digital communications.
The prosecution and defence continue to present their cases as the trial progresses.
Jurors will ultimately decide whether the charges against the accused have been proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Proceedings in the trial are continuing.
