EVIL SATCHWELL UNANIMOUSLY FOUND GUILTY OF WIFE'S MURDER

RICHARD Satchwell has been found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina - following a five week trial.

- BY PAUL HEALY Crime Correspondent

A jury of seven women and five men spent nine hours and 28 minutes deliberating before coming to the unanimous verdict yesterday, following the trial at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.

UK native Satchwell, 58, who has been in custody for the duration of his trial, now faces the mandatory life sentence which will be handed down next Wednesday.

Speaking outside court following the verdict, Tina's sister Lorraine and cousin Sarah Howard said the person her husband portrayed her to be in the trial was "not true to who she was."

Standing next to Tina's mother Mary, Lorraine said: "We would like to thank the judge and Tina's [legal] team Gerardine Small, Imelda Kelly, Maria Brosnan and Catherine McAleer.

"Their hard work and professionalism shone through like the classy ladies that you are.

"We will never be able to put into words how thankful we are for you. We want to sincerely thank the judge and jury for their dedication.

"We would like to thank all the witnesses who helped us reach this verdict today.

"I would like to personally thank Sarah Howard, who came up to give evidence and her support two weeks postpartum with a beautiful baby girl, you did yourself and Tina proud.

"Thank you to Anne Marie Twomey and David Kelleher for putting the pieces together and finding Tina."

Tina's cousin Sarah Howard then added: "During this trial Tina was portrayed in a way that is not true to who she was.

"Tina was our precious sister, cousin, auntie and daughter. Her presence in our lives meant so much to us all.

"We as a family can never put into words the impact her loss has had on us.

"Tina was a kind, loving and gentle soul, who loved her animals like they loved her and that's the way we want her remembered.

"Today, as a family, we finally have justice for Tina and at this time our family would like to ask for privacy to begin our healing. Thank you."