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Arson Fire Claims Lives; Son's Drug Dispute Uncovered

1/22/2026

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Story summary
  • Sheila Jackson, 83, and Eric Greener, 77, died in a house fire in St Helens on July 15, 2025.
  • Prosecutors say the fire was arson linked to a drug dispute involving their son, George Jackson.
  • Kevin Weetman and Kylie Maynard allegedly tried to coerce George Jackson into drug dealing.
  • Lee Owens admitted to manslaughter.