Man appears in court after couple's death in fire
Sheila Jackson and Eric Greener died in the fire at their home on 15 July
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A man who has been charged with the murder of a couple who died in a house fire has appeared in court.
Eric Greener, 77, and 83-year-old Sheila Jackson died at their home in South John Street, St Helens, Merseyside on 15 July.
Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday after he was charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
He has been remanded into custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday.
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