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'Just needs a clean': Satchwell trial hears of ad placed for freezer

Date
2025-05-08
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Youghal
County
Cork

Summary

During the trial of Richard Satchwell, it was revealed that a phone linked to him posted an ad on Done Deal offering a large chest freezer for free, stating it was "working perfect just needs a clean." The ad appeared on March 31, 2017, a few days after the alleged murder of his wife, Tina. A forensic accountant testified that there was no evidence the couple had received a significant cash windfall, contradicting Satchwell's claim that Tina had taken €26,000 from their savings. The accountant also noted that Tina had a credit line with Littlewoods Ireland that was largely used and eventually fully breached, with significant arrears. Sergeant Ciaran Crowley confirmed that Done Deal had responded to inquiries about the ad, and the trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury. The case remains at the stage of hearing evidence regarding the alleged murder and financial allegations.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Just needs a clean': Satchwell trial hears of ad placed for freezer. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: 49am on March 31, 2017 saying: "Large chest freezer free to take away, working perfect just needs a clean only, giving away because I need the space". CNI source report

Case subjects

Unnamed accused

Accused

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Address Area
  • Grattan Street
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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