 Tamone was axed in 2006 by the new producer Bryan Kirkwood and Sam last appeared on 8 September when he was killed-off during a stunt involving a fire he ignited at The Dog in the Pond public house which resulted in the deaths of five regular characters.In August 2004 the Owen family arrive when they move to the Village.It soon emerges his real name is Sam Owen, but he is using a false name following his conviction for burning down his former girlfriend Jules' home; her younger brother had died in the fire.