Family members ‘shaken’ by ‘despicable’ murder of Tina Satchwell, court hears

Tina Satchwell’s family described their anguish as Richard Satchwell was sentenced to life for her murder and secret burial
Richard Satchwell. File picture

Richard Satchwell. File picture

Richard Satchwell is a "master manipulator" who secretly buried his murdered wife under the stairs of their home where he could have "ultimate control" over her, the victim's sister told the Central Criminal Court on Wednesday as the defendant was sentenced to life in prison.

The court was also told on Wednesday that Satchwell - who has 14 previous convictions - intends to appeal against last week's unanimous jury verdict convicting him of Tina Satchwell's murder.

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