Two more murder arrests in St. Helens arson investigation
Pensioners Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson were killed in the fire on Tuesday 15 July
Last updated 16th Sep 2025
A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating a fatal house fire which killed two pensioners in St. Helens.
77-year-old Eric Greener and his partner Sheila Jackson, 83, died in hospital following the blaze at their home on South John Street on Tuesday 15 July.
A 34-year-old man from Aigburth arrested on suspicion of Murder; Conspiracy to murder; Arson and Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He was previously arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to murder and Possession of cannabis.
A 37-year-old woman from Everton was arrested on suspicion of Murder; Conspiracy to murder; Arson and Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. She was previously arrested on suspicion of Conspiracy to murder and Conspiracy to commit arson.
Both have been taken to police stations for questioning.
Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear on Friday 28 November at Liverpool Crown Court. A total of seven other people have been arrested so far.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: “This brings the total number of arrests to ten as our investigation continues to move forward. I would like to take this opportunity to ask anyone with information to please come forward if you haven’t yet done so.
“We will thoroughly assess everything that comes in and take the appropriate action, so do not assume what you know is already known by us. Murder investigations can be complex, and a small piece of the picture could be vital.”