Richard Satchwell’s murder conviction appeal remains pending

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Richard Satchwell’s appeal against his murder conviction remained pending in August 2025. His legal team could apply to have the appeal prioritised, but the report said a hearing might be a year to 18 months away.

Satchwell was sentenced to life in prison on June 4, 2025, after a jury found him guilty of murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell. The Irish Examiner said his legal team lodged a notice of appeal on the day of sentencing and formalised it on August 18.