Killamarsh deaths: Damien Bendall pleads guilty to murder of woman and three children

Prior to admitting their manslaughter, Damien Bendall, 32, had previously denied killing Terri Harris, 35, and her 11-year-old daughter her 13-year-old son John Paul Bennett, and Lacey’s 11-year-old friend Connie Gent.

A man has admitted to killing a woman and three kids who were discovered dead at a home in Derbyshire.

Prior to admitting to their manslaughter, Damien Bendall, 32, had previously denied killing Terri Harris, 35, her 11-year-old daughter Lacey Bennett, her 13-year-old son John Paul Bennett, and Lacey’s 11-year-old friend Connie Gent.

Bendall made his latest plea as he appeared at Derby Crown Court on Wednesday.

He has also admitted raping one of the youngsters.

Terri Harris died along with her children Lacey and John Paul Bennett
Image: Terri Harris died along with her children Lacey and John Paul Bennett
Connie Gent. Pic: Derbyshire Constabulary
Image: Lacey’s friend Connie Gent was also among the victims. Pic: Derbyshire Constabulary

Ms Harris and the three children were found dead in Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, near Sheffield, on 19 September last year.

Bendall, of Chandos Crescent, is said to have committed the murders at some point between 17 September and the time the four victims’ bodies were discovered.