Truck Driver Convicted of Murdering Wife After Years-Long Mystery

Richard Satchwell Found Guilty of Murdering Wife Tina: Sentencing This Week Cork, Ireland – Richard Satchwell, a truck driver from Cork, was found guilty on Friday of murdering his wife, Tina Satchwell, after a trial that lasted several weeks. The verdict came after nearly nine and a half hours of jury deliberation. Tina Satchwell had been missing for several years before her remains were discovered buried under the concrete floor of the couple's home in 2023. The discovery marked a turning point in the case, which had initially involved Satchwell's public appeals for information. The trial heard evidence that Satchwell had lied to Gardai about his wife's disappearance, claiming she had left with a large sum of money. However, the jury rejected his story, finding him guilty of murder. The video includes footage from the trial, showing Satchwell being escorted by Gardai. Following the verdict, Tina's family expressed their relief that justice had finally been served. "Tina was a kind, loving, gentle soul," said Sarah Howard, Tina's cousin, in a statement outside the courthouse. "She loved her animals like they loved her, and that's how we want to remember her." The family also commented on the trial not portraying who Tina really was. The sentencing hearing is set for this week, where victim impact statements will be heard. The conviction brings closure to a long and difficult investigation. It highlights the importance of persistent police work and the power of a determined legal process in bringing justice to victims and their families.