Issue Date: 12th October 2023
Statement of Superintendent Adrian Gamble, Midleton Garda Station
An investigation team based here in Midleton Garda Station continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the murder of Tina Satchwell.
Tina was reported as missing from her home on Grattan Street, Youghal, Co. Cork in March, 2017.
A Garda technical examination at that residence is continuing and a second search at a location between Youghal and Killeagh, Co. Cork has been completed.
Yesterday evening, the Garda Technical Bureau team, discovered what are believed to be human remains.
The Coroner was notified. The Assistant State Pathologist, Dr. Bolster has attended the scene this morning.
The human remains have been removed to Cork University Hospital where they will be subject to further examination including DNA analysis.
Earlier today, a male in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of murder, and is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co. Cork.
The family of Tina Satchwell continue to be updated on the progress of this investigation by an appointed family liaison officer and my thoughts and the thoughts of the investigation team continue to be with them at this difficult time.
Again, I appeal to any person who may have information on the murder of Tina Satchwell, no matter how insignificant you may think that information is, to contact the investigation team at Midleton Garda Station on (021) 462 1550, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666111 or any Garda Station.
As this is an ongoing operational matter, An Garda Síochána is not making any further comment.
