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Case No. 6215Murder · Co. Cork · 20 Mar 2017

Richard Satchwell sent forward for trial over murder of wife Tina in 2017

Tina Satchwell was reported missing by her husband, Richard Satchwell, on March 24th, 2017. Her skeletal remains were found last October under the stairwell of their home on Grattan Street in Youghal, County Cork, more than six years later. Mr Satchwell, 57, was charged with murdering her on March 20th, 2017, and a book of evidence was served on him at Clonmel District Court. The DPP consented to trial by indictment before a judge and jury, and he was remanded in custody with bail refused to the next sessions of the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Richard Satchwell has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court, charged with the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell.
When
  • Tina Satchwell was reported missing on March 24th, 2017, by her husband.
  • Mr Satchwell is charged with murdering Ms Satchwell on March 20th, 2017.
  • Gardaí found Ms Satchwell's skeletal remains last October, more than six years after she was reported missing.
Where
  • Ms Satchwell's remains were found in the home she shared with her husband on Grattan Street in Youghal, County Cork.
  • Ms Satchwell's remains were found under the stairwell, beneath a concrete floor and a walled-up area.
Investigation
Before the remains were found, gardaí followed 400 lines of inquiry, carried out multiple searches and took statements from 170 witnesses.
Charges
Mr Satchwell, aged 57, was charged with murder following the discovery of the remains.
In court
  • A book of evidence was formally served on Mr Satchwell at Clonmel District Court, as told by Sgt Tom O'Brien.
  • The DPP consented to Mr Satchwell being tried by indictment before a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.
  • Bail was refused, and the judge described the charges as the most serious in the criminal canon.
  • Mr Satchwell was remanded in custody to appear before the next sessions of the court in Dublin.
Other details
  • Mr Satchwell has been in custody for more than five months.
  • Ms Satchwell was a native of St Bernard's Place in Fermoy.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRichard Satchwell has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court charged with the murder of his wife Tina. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereMs Satchwell's remains were found while gardaí excavated a concrete floor and walled-up area under the stairwell of the home on Grattan Street in Youghal. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí found Ms Satchwell's skeletal remains last October, more than six years after she was reported missing. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenMs Satchwell was reported missing on March 24th, 2017, by her husband. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationPrior to the discovery of the remains, gardaí followed 400 lines of inquiry, carried out multiple searches and took witness statements from 170 people. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMr Satchwell, 57, was charged with murdering Ms Satchwell on March 20th, 2017, following the discovery of her remains. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA book of evidence was formally served on Mr Satchwell, as told to Clonmel District Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP consented to Mr Satchwell being tried by indictment before a judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Satchwell was remanded in custody to appear before the next sessions of the court in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtBail was refused, with the judge describing the charges as the most serious in the criminal canon. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Satchwell had been in custody for more than five months. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMs Satchwell was a native of St Bernard's Place in Fermoy. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Richard Satchwell sent forward for trial charged with murder of wife Tina in 2017

    A book of evidence has been served and Satchwell, 57, has been remanded in custody to the next sessions of the Central Criminal Court after the DPP consented to trial by indictment before a judge and jury.

    accused, Richard Satchwell, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard Satchwellvictim, female, irish (judged from name)