The Indo Daily: Extra: ‘A monster' – Richard Satchwell sentenced to life in prison as Tina's family speak in court
Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment on the English truck driver at the Central Criminal Court as Ms Satchwell's Cork family said they will never forgive him for the nightmare he inflicted on them over almost seven years.
'There is only one sentence a judge is required to apply which is a sentence of life imprisonment. I date the sentence back to October 12, 2023,' the judge said.
Lorraine Howard, Tina's half-sister said she could never forgive the truck driver for what he had done to the woman he professed to have loved. She claimed he showed more respect to their pet dog for its burial and had even taken the rubble from his wife's secret grave and scattered it around the places in Youghal they loved.
'I am Tina's sister, myself and Tina were inseparable growing up,' she said. 'We always had each other's backs. As long as I can remember Tina loved animals. She hated to see any animal neglected. She was so kindhearted.'
'I am so thankful that the jury saw through his despicable lies.
'We have so many happy memories of Tina. I feel Tina is with us.
'That monster took Tina from us."
Today on this extra episode of The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined by Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with The Irish Independent, to reflect on this final day in court, the sentence handed down to Richard Satchwell and whether this is the final chapter in this sinister case.
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