The Inside Story Of The Investigation Into The Murder Of Tina Satchwell

About this episode

Barry Cummins discusses the investigation into the murder of Tina Satchwell and the challenges her family faced in seeking justice.

The disappearance of Tina Satchwell in March 2017 from her home in Youghal, Co. Cork was one that gripped the nation. Her husband, Richard, was convicted of her murder in May 2025. Barry Cummins, journalist and author of ‘Buried Secrets: The Murder of Tina Satchwell and a Journalist’s Journey into Ireland’s Most Chilling Cold Case’, recounts the case and the road Tina’s family faced when trying to get justice for her. He speaks to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guest: Barry Cummins

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• true crime
• justice
• journalism
• cold case
• family struggles

Keywords

• Tina Satchwell
• murder
• investigation
• Barry Cummins
• justice
• cold case
• Youghal
• Richard Satchwell

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Buried Secrets: The Murder of Tina Satchwell and a Journalist’s Journey into Ireland’s Most Chilling Cold Case

Places: Youghal, Co. Cork

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