Richard Satchwell’s appeal against murder conviction has been lodged, but grounds are not yet filed

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Richard Satchwell has lodged a notice to appeal his murder conviction, formalised it on August 18, and remains sentenced to life in prison. As of August 25, 2025, no grounds of appeal had been filed with the Courts Service; his legal team may seek priority handling, and the appeal could take a year to 18 months to come to court.

Satchwell was convicted by a jury and sentenced on June 4 for murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell. The appeal concerns that conviction.