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'Master Manipulator' Satchwell, who wanted 'ultimate control' over wife, jailed for life
Summary
Richard Satchwell, a 59‑year‑old British national, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Central Criminal Court in Dublin for the murder of his 45‑year‑old wife, Tina Satchwell, who was found buried under the stairs of their Youghal home. The jury, after nine hours and 28 minutes of deliberation over four days, unanimously rejected Satchwell's defence that he acted in self‑defence during a struggle with a chisel. Witnesses, including Tina's sister Lorraine Howard and niece Sarah Howard, testified that Satchwell had hidden Tina's body in a chest freezer before burying her, and that he had offered the freezer to Sarah. Satchwell's 14 prior convictions include larceny and theft. He intends to appeal the conviction. The sentence was back‑dated to 12 October 2023, the day he entered custody. Tina Satchwell pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Master Manipulator' Satchwell, who wanted 'ultimate control' over wife, jailed for life. Charges or matters: Tina's murder by the unanimous verdict of a Central Criminal Court jury; murdering 45-year-old Tina Satchwell – nee Dingivan – at their home address at Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork between March 19 and March 20, 2017, both dates inclusive. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- October 12 2023 Other
- 16/06/1966 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 19 Incident
- March 20, 2017 Incident
- March 24, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2023 Incident
- 2025-06-04 Publication
Why: Counsel said Satchwell's objective from the very outset was "always to put everyone off the scent" and that this was done because he had murdered Tina. CNI source report
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: Tina's murder by the unanimous verdict of a Central Criminal Court jury; murdering 45-year-old Tina Satchwell – nee Dingivan – at their home address at Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork between March 19 and March 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott sentenced Satchwell to life in prison and said it only remained for him to express his condolences to Tina's family.
Appellant
Charges: Tina's murder by the unanimous verdict of a Central Criminal Court jury; murdering 45-year-old Tina Satchwell – nee Dingivan – at their home address at Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork between March 19 and March 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul McDermott sentenced Satchwell to life in prison and said it only remained for him to express his condolences to Tina's family.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime
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