Behind the Story: Inside Richard Satchwell's murder trial
The latest episode of Behind the Story looks at Richard Satchwell, who was found guilty of murdering his wife Tina earlier today.
Fran and Katie are joined by RTÉ's Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell and Prime Time's Barry Cummins to reveal the inside story of the case.
Back in 2017, Satchwell had claimed Tina was missing and made public pleas for her to come home.
It was only the first of a flurry of lies that would continue right through his court appearances over the past weeks.
Barry interviewed and met Satchwell on many occasions and he discusses his impressions of him and what it was like to interview inside the house where he and Tina lived.
Orla gives an insight into what it was like attending the trial at the Central Criminal Court over the past five weeks.
You can listen to their analysis on the situation on Behind the Story which is available on the RTÉ Radio Player.
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