Police have arrested a local man, Damien Bendall, age 31, in connection to the murder of three children and a mother in Killamarsh.
The Killamarsh community went through a deep shock following the murder of three young children and a 35-year-old mother.
The mother, Terri Harris, was found dead at her house along with her two children John and Lacey, aged 13 and 11, and their 11-ear-old friend Connie.
Connie was Lacey’s friend and the three kids were having a sleepover when the attack happened.
Now, the police have arrested a local man for the alleged murder of the four victims. So, who is Damien Bendall and why did he murder Terris and the three kids?
Damien Bendall: Killamarsh Murderer- Is Terri Harris Killer Arrested?
Damien Bendall is believed to be a resident of Killamarsh. According to The Sun, the police authorities have named Bendall as a suspect in relation to the Killamarsh murder.
It’s unknown how the police made the connection but he is arrested and is in custody at the moment.
Chief Constable Rachel Swann confirmed Bendall’s arrest and said the officers had no contact with those involved before. Derbyshire police department also confirmed it was an isolated incident and the victim and alleged assailant knew each other.
As per Daily Mail, Damiel was Terris’ boyfriend, the dead mother of the two deceased young children. Nonetheless, the exact reason for the murder has not been discovered yet.
Damien Bendall Age And Facebook Photos
Killamarsh murder suspect Damien Bendall’s age is 31 years old.
He could not be traced on any social media sites including Facebook. However, the devastated father of Lacey and John posted a series of heartbreaking posts of his children on Facebook.
He called his son a ‘mini me’ and his daughter the ‘apple of my eye.’ Their father, Jason Bennett also asked for forgiveness for not being able to protect them and said how he is lost without them.
Connie’s heartbroken father Charlie also paid tribute to his daughter. Connie was visiting Lacey’s house for a sleepover when the tragedy happened.
Her father expressed his helplessness and said he does not know how to react. He also urged parents to spend as much time as possible with their children because the future is uncertain.
Damien Bendall Wife And Family
Damien Bendall’s wife and family details are obscure as the police have not released any personal information regarding the alleged suspect.
As we mentioned above, he is supposedly Terris’ boyfriend, so he was probably not married. Nevertheless, the exact nature of their relationship is still a mystery.