By James Holt
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Two more suspects have been charged with murder after an elderly couple were killed in a house fire earlier this year. Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, both died from their injuries after the arson attack on their home in St Helens on July 15. At around 12.40am on Tuesday 15 July, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) and police responded to a report that a house fire was in progress on South John Street. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here Emergency services attended the scene and the two elderly occupants were rescued from inside the home and taken to hospital for treatment. Both of them later died in hospital. On Tuesday (September 16), Merseyside Police charged Kevin Weetman, 34, of Croxteth Drive, in Aigburth, and Kylie Maynard, 37, of Rydal Street, in Everton with two counts of murder; conspiring to murder; arson and conspiring to supply a controlled class A drug, namely cocaine. They have been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Wednesday (September 17). Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE A third person – Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address – has already been charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life, Merseyside Police said. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear on November 28 at Liverpool Crown Court. A total of seven other people have been arrested so far. Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: “The investigation is progressing and two more people have now been charged in connection with this incident. “I would like to take this opportunity to remind people that this is a live investigation, and to be mindful that anything posted or shared on social media could jeopardise proceedings, so please support us as we move forward with the case. The best way to help is to pass information on through official channels. “To that end, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may hold information and not yet made themselves known to police. “Do not presume that what you know is already known to us, contact us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers and we will make the assessment. Thanks to all of those who have assisted us so far.” Anyone with information can submit it to the official portal here: CCTV/Witness Appeal 25000580909 | Merseyside Investigate | Community Portal You can also contact Merseyside Police online or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 25000580909. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information anonymously . — Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
