Body of Tina Satchwell identified through dental records

The body discovered in Youghal has been identified as that of Tina Satchwell by dental records, it is understood. 

However gardai are believed to also be awaiting the results of DNA analysis.

Gardai investigating the disappearance of Co Cork woman Tina Satchwell found skeletal remains at a property earlier this week.

A major search operation began at a house and surrounding grounds in Youghal on Tuesday.

A man in his 50s was arrested following the discovery.

Ms Satchwell, originally from Fermoy, was 45 when last seen alive, and has been missing from her home in Youghal since March 2017.

It is believed the body was discovered in what is understood to be an alcove under a staircase in the hallway of Ms Satchwell’s home on Grattan Street in the centre of the seaside town of Youghal. 

Gardaí are understood to have received new and significant information in recent days which led to the investigation being upgraded to a murder case. 

At Midleton Garda Station, Superintendent Adrian Gamble said on Thursday: “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.”

As well as the search operation at the property in Youghal, Supt Gamble said a second search had been carried out at a location between Youghal and Killeagh in Co Cork.