Stephen McCullagh (pictured), 36, from the northern Irish city of Lisburn, allegedly killed Natalie McNally, 32, at her home in nearby Lurgan, Co Armagh, on December 18, 2022.
Stephen McCullagh, 36, from Woodland Gardens, Lisburn, has denied Natalie McNally's murder, but the court was told he 'put on an act' to cover his tracks.
Caitlin Hanna died from an overdose in Lisburn near Belfast after becoming part of a sickening ring where victims were supplied with heroin in exchange for them working as prostitutes.