Man pleads not guilty to wife's death at Hunter Valley bed-and-breakfast
Steven Galcsik, 49, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Natalie. The case involves domestic violence. She was run over at Pokolbin in September 2024.
Steven Galcsik appeared in Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday. He was charged with murdering his wife Natalie, 46.
She was allegedly run over at their bed-and-breakfast at Pokolbin on 27 September 2024. Steven Galcsik pleaded not guilty and will face trial in NSW Supreme Court, likely in Newcastle in 2027.
Prosecutors said they have a very strong case. There is an eyewitness account and alleged admissions by Galcsik.
A judge previously found evidence of controlling behaviour before the alleged incident. The matter was adjourned to Sydney Supreme Court in December.
A trial date will be set at that hearing. Galcsik remains in custody.
- Natalie Galcsik, 46
- Victim
- Run over multiple times
- Alleged act
- Eyewitness account and alleged admissions
- Evidence
Why it mattersThe case involves serious allegations of domestic violence and murder. It affects how courts assess risk in intimate relationships.
AustraliaA high-profile NSW murder trial will run through 2027 in the Hunter region, affecting the local community and drawing attention to domestic violence.
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