Man accused of killing woman and three children goes on trial

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Damien Bendall, 32, is accused of a quadruple murder and a rape (Picture: SWNS)
Damien Bendall, 32, is accused of a quadruple homicide and a rape (Image: SWNS)

A person accused of murdering a mom and three youngsters close to Sheffield is because of stand trial at this time.

Damien Bendall, 32, is alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett final yr.

He's additionally stated to have killed her brother John Paul Bennett, 13, their mom Terri Harris, 35, and Lacey’s pal Connie Gent, 11.

The 4 victims had been found lifeless at a home in Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, on September 19 final yr.

However it's unclear precisely once they died.

It's claimed that Bendall, of Chandos Crescent, killed them at some point after Friday, September 17.

He's due be tried at Derby Crown Courtroom earlier than Mr Justice Sweeney.

**TV OUT** FILE PICTURE - Linked to todays SWNS story SWCCmurder, October 4, 2022, about the trial of Damien Bendall at Derby Crown Court. Damien Bendall, 32, is alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, and killed her brother John Paul Bennett, 13, their mother Terri Harris, 35, and friend Connie Gent, 11. Artists impression of Damien Bendall appearing via video link at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court. September 22, 2021. Murder accused Damien Bendall will appear at Derby Crown Court today. March 9, 2022. See SWNS story SWMDsleepover. The 31-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder, following the deaths of three children and a young mum at a house in Killamarsh last September. Officers responded to a concern for safety at a house in Chandos Crescent at around 7.26am on Sunday, September 19, 2021. When they entered the property, officers found the body of Terri Harris, 35, and her two children, John Paul Bennett, 13, and Lacey Bennett, 11. Officers also discovered the body of 11-year-old Connie Gent, who had been at the house for a sleepover with her friend, Lacey. Bendall, who was arrested at the property, was charged with the four killings and, in a disturbing update that came last November, it was revealed that he had been charged with the rape of one of the girls.
Bendall is alleged to murdered 4, together with three youngsters (Image: SWNS)

FILE PICTURE - Linked to todays SWNS story SWCCmurder, October 4, 2022, about the trial of Damien Bendall at Derby Crown Court. Damien Bendall, 32, is alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, and killed her brother John Paul Bennett, 13, their mother Terri Harris, 35, and friend Connie Gent, 11. Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett and Lacey Bennett. Murder accused Damien Bendall will appear at Derby Crown Court today. March 9, 2022. See SWNS story SWMDsleepover. The 31-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder, following the deaths of three children and a young mum at a house in Killamarsh last September. Officers responded to a concern for safety at a house in Chandos Crescent at around 7.26am on Sunday, September 19, 2021. When they entered the property, officers found the body of Terri Harris, 35, and her two children, John Paul Bennett, 13, and Lacey Bennett, 11. Officers also discovered the body of 11-year-old Connie Gent, who had been at the house for a sleepover with her friend, Lacey. Bendall, who was arrested at the property, was charged with the four killings and, in a disturbing update that came last November, it was revealed that he had been charged with the rape of one of the girls.
Lacey Bennett, 11, John Paul Bennett, 13, and their mom Terri Harris, 35, had been discovered lifeless on the residence (Image: SWNS)

FILE PICTURE - Linked to todays SWNS story SWCCmurder, October 4, 2022, about the trial of Damien Bendall at Derby Crown Court. Damien Bendall, 32, is alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, and killed her brother John Paul Bennett, 13, their mother Terri Harris, 35, and friend Connie Gent, 11. Connie Gent. Murder accused Damien Bendall will appear at Derby Crown Court today. March 9, 2022. See SWNS story SWMDsleepover. The 31-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder, following the deaths of three children and a young mum at a house in Killamarsh last September. Officers responded to a concern for safety at a house in Chandos Crescent at around 7.26am on Sunday, September 19, 2021. When they entered the property, officers found the body of Terri Harris, 35, and her two children, John Paul Bennett, 13, and Lacey Bennett, 11. Officers also discovered the body of 11-year-old Connie Gent, who had been at the house for a sleepover with her friend, Lacey. Bendall, who was arrested at the property, was charged with the four killings and, in a disturbing update that came last November, it was revealed that he had been charged with the rape of one of the girls.
Lacey’s pal Connie Gent, 11, was additionally discovered lifeless on the scene (Image: SWNS)

FILE PICTURE - Linked to todays SWNS story SWCCmurder, October 4, 2022, about the trial of Damien Bendall at Derby Crown Court. Damien Bendall, 32, is alleged to have raped and murdered 11-year-old Lacey Bennett, and killed her brother John Paul Bennett, 13, their mother Terri Harris, 35, and friend Connie Gent, 11. Police at the murder scene in Killamarsh, Sheffield. September 21 2021. Murder accused Damien Bendall will appear at Derby Crown Court today. March 9, 2022. See SWNS story SWMDsleepover. The 31-year-old has been charged with four counts of murder, following the deaths of three children and a young mum at a house in Killamarsh last September. Officers responded to a concern for safety at a house in Chandos Crescent at around 7.26am on Sunday, September 19, 2021. When they entered the property, officers found the body of Terri Harris, 35, and her two children, John Paul Bennett, 13, and Lacey Bennett, 11. Officers also discovered the body of 11-year-old Connie Gent, who had been at the house for a sleepover with her friend, Lacey. Bendall, who was arrested at the property, was charged with the four killings and, in a disturbing update that came last November, it was revealed that he had been charged with the rape of one of the girls.
Police on the scene close to Sheffield (Image: SWNS)

The daddy of the siblings, Jason Bennett, posted a tribute to his son and daughter after leaving flowers on the scene.

A fundraising web page has seen round £31,000 donated to the quartet’s reminiscences.

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