Kylie Maynard appeared in court alongside Kevin Weetman charged with killing an elderly couple
Kylie Maynard, 37, is one of three people accused of the murders of Eric Greener and Sheila Jackson(Image: Facebook)
A woman accused of killing an elderly couple in a house fire has been pictured for the first time. Kylie Maynard, 37, is one of three people accused of the murders of Eric Greener and his partner Sheila Jackson, who both died following the fire at their home on South John Street, St Helens, on Tuesday, July 15.
She appeared in Liverpool Magistrates Court yesterday alongside Kevin Weetman, 34. Both stand accused of murder, conspiring to murder, arson, and conspiring to supply a controlled class A drug (cocaine).
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. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear on Friday, November 28 at Liverpool Crown Court.
Mr Greener, 77, and Ms Jackson, 83, both lost their lives in the fatal blaze which took place on South John Street at around 12.40am on July 15 this year. The couple were rescued from inside the home and taken to hospital, where they died from their injuries.
Weetman, of Croxteth Drive, in Aigburth, and Maynard, of Rydal Street, in Everton, were arrested on Tuesday, September 17, bringing the total number of arrests to 10 as Merseyside Police continue their investigation.
They appeared in the docks flanked by security officers as their charges were read out. Weetman appeared in grey jogging bottoms and a grey T-shirt. Maynard appeared in a grey jumper and a black coat, her long brown hair hanging loose over her face.
Due to the seriousness of the charges, the case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court for a further hearing on October 15 this year.
Peter Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died following an arson attack at their home on South John Street, in St Helens, on Tuesday 15 July
In a statement, 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.
“If you have any information, you can visit our dedicated web page to submit information or footage which can help in the investigation: Public Portal.
“You can also contact us on social media @MerPolCC. You can also report information via the website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000580909.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information anonymously | Crimestoppers“
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