Brother, 13, and sister, 11, killed with mum, 35, and school friend, 11, at ...

Brother, 13, and sister, 11, killed with mum, 35, and school friend, 11, at ...
Brother, 13, and sister, 11, killed with  mum, 35, and school friend, 11, at ...

A brother and sister who were killed during a sleepover have been buried in a private funeral just two days after their mother was laid to rest.

John Paul Bennett, 13, and his sister Lacey, 11, were found dead alongside their mother Terri Harris, 35, and Lacey's friend Connie Gent, 11, during a sleepover last month.

Their bodies were discovered by police who had been called to reports of concerns for a man's safety in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, on Sunday, September 19. 

John Paul Bennett, 13, and his sister Lacey, 11, from Killamarsh, Derbyshire, were laid to rest in a private ceremony this week, just two days after the funeral of their mother Terri Harris, 35

John Paul Bennett, 13, and his sister Lacey, 11, from Killamarsh, Derbyshire, were laid to rest in a private ceremony this week, just two days after the funeral of their mother Terri Harris, 35

Damien Bendall, Ms Harris' boyfriend, is charged with all four murders and has been remanded in custody. The 31-year-old is due to stand trial in March.

The tragic siblings were buried at a private ceremony on Saturday, two days after mourners lined the streets to say goodbye to their mother.

Their heartbroken father Jason Bennett had previously asked mourners to learn and sing along to The Greatest Showman's Never Enough at the service.

Tragic siblings John, 13 and Lacey, 11, were found dead alongside their mother Terri Harris and Lacey's friend Connie Gent, 11, during a sleepover on Sunday, September 19

Tragic siblings John, 13 and Lacey, 11, were found dead alongside their mother Terri Harris and Lacey's friend Connie Gent, 11, during a sleepover on Sunday, September 19

He said he would sing the song, from the Hugh Jackman blockbuster, with his 'beautiful babies' while driving in his car and it held special memories for him.

At Mr Bennett's request, his children's funeral details were kept private and only close friends and family attended the service.

He previously posted on Facebook: 'A message to everyone attending my babies funeral. All are welcome. I have a request to anyone who can help me on the day. 

Connie Gent, 11, was at a sleepover where she was found dead alongside friend Lacey, John and their mother Terri Harris

Connie Gent, 11, was at a sleepover where she was found dead alongside friend Lacey, John and their mother Terri Harris

'Me and my babies always used to sing a certain song in our car and belt it out like nothing else matters.

'I'm trying to stay strong and while I'm carrying both my babies on my shoulders I'm determined to belt the song they love out loud as if we were in our car.

'Sing along if you like and give me hope and strength and celebrate my beautiful happy babies. My love to everyone.' 

The children's funeral was held just days after well wishers lined the streets outside St Giles Church in Killamarsh, on the outskirts of Sheffield, for the funeral of Terri Harris.

A white carriage pulled by two horses carried the coffin of the West Ham fan, who had a blue and claret themed service in a nod to her beloved team. 

Flowers were laid on top of it as well as on top of the casket, while flowers were laid outside the chapel.

Mourners bowed their heads as the procession went by and many appeared to be sobbing.

One card read: 'My lovely friend Terri, I will treasure the memories we made. May you and your babies rest in perfect peace.' Two doves and blue and pink balloons were released at the end of the service.

Only close family and friends were able to attend the church service, but it was relayed on loudspeakers which could be heard within the church grounds.

The service was followed by a private cremation in nearby Chesterfield. Ms Harris, a care worker, was born in the east end of London where she lived until she was 17, when she moved to Sheffield with her mother.

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