Man charged with murdering great-grandparents who died in arson attack
Eric Greener, 77, and his partner Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the fire at their home in St Helens, Merseyside, in the early hours of July 15.
Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, was charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on Friday, Merseyside Police said.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
A 31-year-old man from St Helens who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains on conditional bail, the force said.
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