Damien Bendall Bio: Who Is Killamarsh Killer?

Damien Bendall is the murderer who killed Terri and three young children and raped 11-year-old Lacey.

Bendall killed his four victims with a claw hammer at a house in Derbyshire in 2021. He pleaded guilty to murdering Terri Harris, her son, John Bennett, daughter, Lacey Bennett and Lacey’s 11-year-old friend, Connie Gent.

He also pleaded guilty to raping Lacey.

Bendall admitted the charges at Derby Crown Court where he was sentenced by Mr Justice Sweeney. He was given a life sentence, meaning he will never be released from prison, except in exceptional compassionate circumstances.