Fire death couple 'unintended victims of drug row'
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.
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