Pregnant Mum Fatally Stabbed in Her Own Home
Natalie, aged 32 and 15 weeks pregnant, was brutally stabbed to death on the night of Sunday, 18 December, at her home in Silverwood Green, Lurgan.
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Shocking Murder
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: “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.”
“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.”
CCTV Footage Released – Man with Unusual Gait Sought
The police released CCTV of a suspect seen 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 added.
£20,000 Reward Offered for Crucial Information
Over 4,000 hours of CCTV footage have been seized, and hundreds of house-to-house inquiries are ongoing. A £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers is up for grabs for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer.
To help, call police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on freephone 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. Information can also be uploaded via the Major Incident Public Portal.
