Overview
- George Gordon was charged with preventing lawful and decent burial and obstructing a coroner following the discovery at Gerards Court.
- He appeared at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on January 12, spoke only to confirm his details, and was remanded in custody.
- The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court, with a plea and trial preparation hearing listed for February 9.
- Police located the remains late on January 8 after a report of concern for safety, and the deceased has not yet been formally identified.
- A 58-year-old man from St Helens was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody as forensic enquiries and public appeals continue (reference 26000020614).