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Tribute to woman found 'three years after murder'

Jonny HumphriesNorth West
News imageMerseyside Police Delia McInerney, who has straight blonde hair, a piercing under her bottom lip and silver earrings. Wearing glasses, she smiles at the camera while taking a selfie. Merseyside Police
Human remains found in a St Helens flat were later identified as those of Delia McInerney

The sister of a woman who police believe was murdered nearly three years ago has described her as a "great artist" and a "free spirit".

Delia McInerney is thought to have died on or before 12 April 2023, but her remains were only discovered on 8 January after police searched a flat in Gerards Court, St Helens.

McInerney, who would have been 64 when her body was found, lived in a house on Douglas Road in Anfield, Liverpool, which has also been searched by Merseyside Police.

Rita McInerney said her late sister had been "A rebel - intelligent with a dynamic personality, kind, caring and helpful. She was well-loved as a sister and friend. I will miss her always."

News imageMerseyside Police A woman in her late 40s, who has black hair and a black jumper, poses for a selfie next to a large canvas with a painting of a figure holding its head in its hands. Merseyside Police
Delia McInerney, pictured with her art work about 15 years ago

On Saturday, Merseyside Police announced George Gordon, 65, had been charged with McInerney's murder as well as three counts of fraud and one of theft.

Gordon, of Gerards Court in St Helens, had already been charged with preventing the lawful and decent burial of a body and obstructing a coroner.

A trial date has been set for October and he is due to make his next appearance at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday.

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