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Tina Satchwell confided 'she couldn't get away' from 'obsessed' husband, half-sister tells murder trial
Summary
In the murder trial of Richard Satchwell, his half‑sister Lorraine Howard, aged 50, testified that he was obsessive and possessive, constantly monitoring Tina Satchwell's whereabouts and contacts. Howard said Tina confided she could not escape her husband. She described Satchwell as controlling and odd, and claimed he had a vicious temper. Howard also recounted that Tina's family relationships were strained, noting that Tina discovered she was a half‑sister at confirmation age, which caused distress. She testified that Satchwell had called Tina his "trophy wife" and that he would have taken her back if she returned. Howard stated that Satchwell had told her that Tina could not get away from him and that she would call the Gardaí. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott, continues tomorrow with closing speeches. Tina Satchwell pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tina Satchwell confided 'she couldn't get away' from 'obsessed' husband, half-sister tells murder trial. Charges or matters: his wife's murder; murdering his 45-year-old wife Tina Satchwell – nee Dingivan – at that address between March 19 and March 20, 2017, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 24, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2023 Incident
- August 2020 Other
- March 19 Other
- March 20, 2017 Other
- 2025-05-22 Publication
Why: "That was why I was so worried for her wellbeing, thinking she'd had some kind of mental breakdown to be subjecting him to this because that wasn't Tina," said the witness. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: his wife's murder; murdering his 45-year-old wife Tina Satchwell – nee Dingivan – at that address between March 19 and March 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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