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Date set for Richard Satchwell murder trial
Summary
Richard Satchwell, aged 57, faces trial for the murder of his wife, Tina Satchwell, aged 45, who was found buried beneath the stairwell of their shared home on Grattan Street, Youghal, Cork. The body was discovered in October 2023, more than six years after Tina was reported missing on 24 March 2017. Satchwell, a former British truck driver now resident in Cork for over 20 years, was charged with the murder on 20 March 2017. His defence, led by Brendan Grehan SC, plans to present extensive evidence, including witness interviews and media statements. The case, originating in Cork, is scheduled for a six‑week trial at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial date set for 28 April 2025. The case was listed for case management on 11 October 2023, and Satchwell was forwarded to the Central Criminal Court on 26 March 2024 after receiving the book of evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Date set for Richard Satchwell murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering his wife after the discovery of her body buried beneath the stairwell of their Cork home, will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court in April next year; murdering his wife Tina Satchwell (45) at that address on March 20, 2017. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 20, 2017 Other
- March 24, 2017 Other
- October 2023 Other
- April 28, 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-05-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering his wife after the discovery of her body buried beneath the stairwell of their Cork home, will go on trial at the Central Criminal Court in April next year; murdering his wife Tina Satchwell (45) at that address on March 20, 2017 (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Grattan Street
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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