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Jury view photographs of shallow grave containing Tina Satchwell's remains

Summary

In the trial of Richard Satchwell, the jury was shown photographs and a video of a shallow grave discovered beneath the stairs of his Cork home, where his wife Tina's remains were found six years after her disappearance. Gardaí used a cadaver dog named Fern to locate the body, and the excavation revealed a black plastic container holding the remains. The prosecution presented evidence that Satchwell had kept "bits and pieces" under the stairs and had been interviewed by Gardaí about the location of the body. Satchwell, aged 58, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his 45‑year‑old wife, Tina Satchwell, who died between 19 and 20 March 2017. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury of five men and seven women.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury view photographs of shallow grave containing Tina Satchwell's remains. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 10 2023 Incident
• March 19 2017 Incident
• October 11 Other
• October 10 Other
• October 12 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 3, 2017 Other
• October 13 Other
• October 10, 2023 Other
• March 19 Other
• March 20, 2017 Other
• 2025-05-09 Publication

Why: The detective said that because of the "ongoing search" at Grattan Street that night, the accused was provided with overnight accommodation and given a new mobile phone. CNI source report

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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• Jury convict Richard Satchwell of murder
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• Jury in Richard Satchwell trial to deliberate for third day
• Jury in Richard Satchwell trial to continue considering verdict

Read the original CNI report