The murder trial of Richard Satchwell, accused of killing his wife Tina in 2017, is currently in its fourth week. He alleges self-defense after Tina attacked him with a wood chisel. The court heard that he stored her body in a chest freezer before burying it under stairs in their Cork home. Testimonies reveal that both had held medical cards since the early 2000s, raising questions about missing records from before 2011. The trial, overseen by Justice Paul McDermott, is anticipated to conclude in early June.
In the ongoing murder trial, Richard Satchwell argues that he acted in self-defense during a violent encounter with his wife, Tina, leading to her death in 2017.
The trial has revealed that Richard Satchwell stored his wife's body in a freezer for a time before burying it under the stairs of their home.
HSE data director confirmed in court that Tina Satchwell was issued a medical card in 2002, with queries raised about missing records prior to centralization.
With pleadings of not guilty, the defense presents evidence that claims the wife attacked Richard first, resulting in a fatal struggle.
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