Killamarsh tragedy: Police launch new online portal for public to report information in murder probe

Police have set up a dedicated online portable for people to share information and CCTV footage in relation to the murder of a woman and three children in Killamarsh.
By Alana Roberts
Published 21st Sep 2021, 14:15 BST

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Terri Harris, 35; her 13-year-old son, John Paul Bennett; and 11-year-old daughter, Lacey Bennett; and Lacey’s best friend Connie Gent, also 11, died at a house on Chandos Crescent over the weekend.

Their bodies were discovered by police who were responding to a call about concerns for the safety of a man at the address at 7.26am on Sunday, September 19.

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The 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and subsequently taken to hospital with self-inflicted minor injuries. He remains in police custody.

Police have set up a dedicated online portable for people to share information and CCTV footage in relation to the murder of a woman and three children in KillamarshPolice have set up a dedicated online portable for people to share information and CCTV footage in relation to the murder of a woman and three children in Killamarsh
Police have set up a dedicated online portable for people to share information and CCTV footage in relation to the murder of a woman and three children in Killamarsh

Derbyshire Constabulary has now launched a special online portal for people to report information or send CCTV, doorbell video or dashcam footage directly, to the team investigating the four murders.

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Detective Chief Inspector Sally Blaiklock who is leading the investigation said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Terri, John Paul, Lacey and Connie – as well as the communities that have been affected by this most tragic of incidents.

“A large scene remains in place on Chandos Crescent and local residents will see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, including patrols by officers in the local area.

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“I would urge anyone who is concerned about the incident to speak to officers in the area or use the online reporting tool to pass information in confidence.

“Myself and the team of the detectives are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in Chandos Crescent between 6pm on Saturday September 18 and 7am on Sunday September 19, as well as anyone who may have video footage of the street.

“That can include dashcam, mobile phone footage, CCTV or video doorbells.”

To report information using the new online portal, click here.

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Along with the online portal, you can also still contact Derbyshire police by calling 101, messaging the force on Facebook, Twitter, or by filling out an online contact form, quoting reference 302-190921.

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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