An elderly couple died in a house fire at their home in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2025, and now police allege teenagers killed them. Emergency responders pronounced Stan Rickman, 91, and his wife, Roma Rickman, 88, dead at the scene in Heron Close, Alton. Authorities immediately began to investigate the fire to determine how the blaze started. Sadly, it looks like it may have been intentional, and police arrested three teens in connection with the couple’s deaths.
According to a statement from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, officers first arrested a 16-year-old boy from Alton on suspicion of murder. They later released him on conditional bail. On April 24, police announced the arrest of two more suspects. A 15-year-old boy from Bordon, and a 15-year-old boy from Alton, were arrested and released on conditional bail
The investigation continues, and police need the public’s help.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Danielle Daltrey said in a statement that the case remains active. “Investigating this incident remains a top priority and we are continuing our work to establish the circumstances. We would still like to speak to anyone who may have information which could assist our investigation,” he shared.
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Daltrey added that police rely on the help of witnesses as they investigate. “Did you witness anyone behaving suspiciously in the area between midnight and 5am on 14 April? Do you have any CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which may show anyone behaving suspiciously in the area around this time? If you have any information which could assist, please report this to us,” the statement reads. Anyone with information can use a public portal to submit tips.
In a statement obtained by Sky News, the family expressed gratitude to the community for helping with the investigation and providing ongoing support. “The family would like to thank everyone who has left flowers and kind messages, but please respect our privacy at this difficult time,” the statement read.
