Two additional individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic passing of a couple in a residential fire. Eric Greener, aged 77, and Sheila Jackson, aged 83, lost their lives in a deliberate fire at their residence on South John Street in St Helens this past July.
Following the distressing arson incident, authorities disclosed that accelerants had been utilized to ignite the flames, with neighbors recounting how the fire had engulfed the front door, impeding the rescue operation by firefighters.
The elderly couple were rescued from the burning home and swiftly transported to a medical facility, yet succumbed to their injuries.
On September 16, an official update revealed that Kevin Weetman, 34, from Croxteth Drive, Aigburth, and Kylie Maynard, 37, from Rydal Street, Everton, now face charges of double murder, conspiracy to commit murder, arson, and conspiracy to supply a class A drug (cocaine). Both individuals are in custody and are scheduled to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on September 17.
Another suspect, Lee Owens, aged 46, with no fixed address, has also been charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Owens is currently detained and is expected to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on November 28.
A total of seven other individuals have been arrested in relation to this case, as per reports from the Liverpool Echo.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation and urged the public to refrain from sharing potentially prejudicial information on social media. He encouraged cooperation with official channels and requested anyone with additional information to come forward through designated channels.
For those with information, a dedicated web page has been set up to facilitate submissions that can aid the investigation. Contact can also be made via social media @MerPolCC, on the Merseyside Police website, or by calling 101 and quoting incident reference 25000580909. Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through their website.
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