Boyfriend arrested over ‘murders of mum and kids on sleepover’
Terri Harris, 35, was found dead alongside her two children John Paul Bennett, 13 and daughter Lacey Bennett, 11 on 19th September 2021. Lacey’s best friend, Connie Gent, 11, from Sheffield, was also killed.
It is understood that Damien Bendall, 31, was detained at the scene after the discovery of four bodies in a house in Chandos Crescent in Killamarsh, Derbyshire. He was was taken to hospital with self-inflicted stab wounds after reportedly being found at the scene covered in blood. Derbyshire Police said a suspect sustained minor injuries and remains in custody. He is due to appear at the court for a review hearing on 26 November.
It is has since been claimed Terri was in the early stages of pregnancy at the time of her death. One neighbour said: "Terri told my mum she was pregnant but couldn't tell anyone yet as it was still early in the pregnancy." Bendall also reportedly told his mother about the pregnancy "in recent weeks".
Lacey and John’s dad Jason Bennett wept as he laid flowers for his children close to the home where they were found dead.
Police have not yet revealed how the four victims were killed but say they are not looking for anyone else over the "isolated" incident.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 302-190921 or use the online portal.
