Tina Satchwell's murder: Why did it take gardaí so long to find her remains?

After the verdict, Tina's cousin Sarah Howard said that during the trial Tina was 'portrayed in a way that is not true to who she was'
Tina Satchwell's murder: Why did it take gardaí so long to find her remains?

There were versions of Tina Satchwell (pictured) presented at this trial. The dog lover. The avid swimmer. The shopper with an eye for a bargain at car boot sales.  Much of it from Richard Satchwell. Speaking outside the court after the verdict, Ms Satchwell's family changed the narrative. File picture

Richard Satchwell, who buried his wife Tina in a shallow grave under the stairs of their Youghal home, showed little emotion as he was found guilty of her murder at the Central Criminal Court.

The 58-year-old from Leicester in England placed his head in his hand after the verdict of the five men and seven women of the jury was given following nine hours and 28 minutes of deliberations.

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