Ireland Richard Satchwell to stand trial for murder of wife Tina
Tina Satchwell, 45, was killed on March 20th, 2017, at the couple's home on Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork, and her husband, Richard Satchwell, 57, reported her missing on March 24th, 2017. Gardaí upgraded the inquiry to murder after her remains were found in the house in October 2023. Richard Satchwell was charged on October 14th, 2023 with her murder and made several appearances at Clonmel District Court. On February 13th, 2024, the DPP directed that he be tried on a single murder charge before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court, and he was remanded in custody to appear again at Clonmel District Court on March 12th.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court13 Feb
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Tina Satchwell, 45, was killed at the couple's home on Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork, on March 20th, 2017.
- When
- Richard Satchwell reported his wife missing on March 24th, 2017.
- Investigation
- Gardaí searched for her over six and a half years and found no trace of her until her remains were found in October 2023.
- Gardaí upgraded the case from a missing person investigation to a murder inquiry.
- Where
- Her remains were found buried under the stairwell of the couple's house in Grattan Street, Youghal.
- Charges
- Richard Satchwell was charged on October 14th, 2023 with the murder of Tina Satchwell.
- In court
- He first appeared in court on October 14th, 2023 in connection with the alleged offence.
- He made his seventh appearance on the charge at Clonmel District Court, via video link, on February 13th, 2024.
- The DPP has directed that he be tried on a single murder charge before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.
- The State has six weeks to prepare and serve a book of evidence, and the trial date is to be finalised within the next few months.
- He consented to a four-week remand and was remanded in custody to appear again at Clonmel District Court on March 12th, 2024.
- Other details
- He was represented by Aidan Leahy, who deputised for his solicitor, Eddie Burke.
- He is a 57-year-old truck driver, a native of Leicester in the UK, with an address in Grattan Street, Youghal.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe couple's home was on Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
- whereTina Satchwell's remains were found under the stairwell of her home in Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenTina Satchwell was killed on March 20th, 2017. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationMr Satchwell reported his wife missing on March 24th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí found no trace of her over 6½ years despite an extensive search. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationHer remains were found buried in the couple's house in October. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí upgraded the investigation from a missing person case to a murder inquiry. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationTina Satchwell was reported missing in March 2017. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeRichard Satchwell was charged on October 14th with the murder of Tina Satchwell. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe DPP has directed that Satchwell is to be tried on a single charge of murder at the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe is to be tried by judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court on a single charge of murder. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP has given directions in the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe made his seventh appearance on the charge at Clonmel District Court via video link. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe State has six weeks to prepare and serve a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was remanded in custody to appear again at Clonmel District Court on March 12th. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe consented to a four-week remand. (irishtimes.com)
- courtSatchwell appeared before Clonmel District Court in Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtSatchwell was remanded in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on March 12th. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe date of the trial is to be finalised within the next few months. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtSatchwell first appeared in court on October 14th in connection with the alleged offence. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe was represented by Aidan Leahy, who deputised for his solicitor, Eddie Burke. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Feb2024DPP directs that Richard Satchwell will stand trial for murder of wife Tina
Reports the DPP direction that Satchwell will be tried on a single murder charge before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court, and his remand in custody to March 12th while a book of evidence is prepared.
accused, Richard Satchwell, 57, male, namedRichard Satchwellvictim, Tina Satchwell, female, irish (judged from name)Tina Satchwell - 13 Feb2024Richard Satchwell to be tried at Central Criminal Court for murder of his wife
Reports that the DPP has given directions for a single murder charge to be tried at the Central Criminal Court, that the State has six weeks to serve a book of evidence, and that Mr Satchwell was remanded in custody to Clonmel District Court on March 12th. Her remains were found in the couple's house in October 2023 after the inquiry was upgraded to murder.
victim, Tina Satchwell, 45, female, irish (judged from name)Tina Satchwellaccused, Richard Satchwell, 57, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Richard Satchwell