Trial of Richard Satchwell Accused of Murdering Wife Proceeds in Cork

At the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, the trial of Richard Satchwell, accused of murdering his wife Tina Satchwell in their Cork home in 2017, has revealed critical details about the investigation. Tina's remains were discovered in a shallow grave beneath the stairs of their home in October 2023, more than six years after her disappearance. Gardaí used an "enhanced cognitive interview," described as a "gold standard" and "witness-led" technique, during an extensive interview with Satchwell in 2021, which was recorded and later transcribed, differing from traditional statement-taking. Financial evidence presented showed no indication of a cash windfall from the couple's accounts, which included an overdrawn bank account and nearly maxed-out credit lines, and a minor positive balance from the sale and purchase of their homes. Satchwell maintains he believed his wife left due to relationship issues and denied involvement in her death, while the prosecution has shared his account of a fatal struggle involving a chisel. The trial continues amid detailed examination of both forensic and testimonial evidence.