Summary
An elderly couple, Sheila Jackson and Eric Greener, died in a house fire alleged to be linked to a drugs-related dispute. The fire, intended to target Sheila Jackson's son, resulted in the couple's deaths. Three people face charges, with one admitting to manslaughter but denying intent to kill.
Key Facts
- Sheila Jackson and Eric Greener died in a house fire in July last year.
- The fire was allegedly set due to a drugs dispute involving Sheila Jackson's son, George Jackson.
- Three individuals, Kevin Weetman, Kylie Maynard, and Lee Owens, are charged, with Owens admitting manslaughter.
- It is claimed that Paul Smith, now deceased, was involved in starting the fire.
- George Jackson had previously declined an offer to work as a drug dealer for Weetman.
- Owens intended only to damage the building, not to cause deaths.
- The trial is taking place at Liverpool Crown Court and is expected to last six weeks.
