Richard Satchwell sentenced to life for murder of his wife

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Richard Satchwell was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife at the Central Criminal Court on 4 June 2025. The murder took place at their home in Youghal, Co Cork.

A jury found Satchwell guilty on 30 May 2025, and he lodged an appeal against his conviction on the day he was sentenced. As of a report published on 25 August 2025, appeal grounds had not been lodged and his legal team could seek priority for the hearing.