Richard Satchwell Guilty of Wife's 2017 Murder

Richard Satchwell has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell, in 2017 and secretly burying her body beneath the stairs of their home in Youghal, Co Cork. Tina's remains were discovered in 2023 after detectives overcame earlier investigative missteps, leading to Satchwell's arrest. For over six years, Satchwell misled authorities and the community by claiming Tina had left with their savings while her body remained hidden in the house. The five-week trial culminated in a unanimous guilty verdict, with prosecutors highlighting Satchwell's deceit, manipulation, and isolation of Tina, and the jury rejecting his self-defense claims. Tina's family expressed relief and gratitude for the justice achieved, emphasizing her true, kind nature. Satchwell faces a mandatory life sentence, with sentencing and victim impact statements to follow.