Mother and three children died as result of "violent attack"- inquest
An inquest into the death of a mother and three children in Killamarsh has heard they died in a "violent attack"
Last updated 27th Sep 2021
An inquest into the deaths of a mother and three children at a house in Killamarsh has heard they died as a result of a "violent attack".
The bodies of John Paul Bennett, 13, Lacey Bennett, 11, their mother Terri Harris, 35, and Lacey's friend Connie Gent, 11, were discovered at a property in Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, near Sheffield, on September 19.
31-year-old Damien Bendall has since been charged with all four murders and has been remanded into custody.
Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard a relative of Bendall had called Dorset Police to say he had a self-inflicted stab wound.
Area coroner Peter Nieto was told officers were met by Bendall at the address in Chandos Crescent and following a further conversation with the suspect, entered the house where they found the bodies of the four victims.
Mr Nieto said the inquest would be suspended until the conclusion of the pending criminal trial.
Mr. Bendall is set to stand trial next Spring.
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