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A HEARTBROKEN dad has shared touching videos of his two kids after they were found murdered in a home along with their mum and a pal.

Little Lacey, 11, and John, 13, were having a sleepover when police were called to their home following a report of safety in Killamarsh, Derbys, yesterday.

Dad Jason paid tribute to John and Lacey
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Dad Jason paid tribute to John and LaceyCredit: Facebook
He posted touching videos of the youngsters
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He posted touching videos of the youngstersCredit: Facebook

Tragically the youngsters were found dead along with pal Connnie Gent, 11, and mum Terri Harris, 35.

A man has been arrested in connection with the horror and remains in custody.

Heartbroken dad Jason Bennett has now posted videos of the tragic youngsters.

One, which has been dedicated to Jason's "mini me", shows beaming John enjoying himself on a merry-go-round in a playground as Lacey pushes him.

The dad said: "My mini me. My heart and soul of my life. You brought me laughter everyday. A classic you this one.

"I wish I could have been there and saved you to stop all the pain suffered and told you everything will be ok. But now I've suffered the worst thing any parent could go through."

Jason also posted a video of Lacey laughing as she walks through woodland as he paid tribute to the "apple of my eye".

The dad revealed how needs his daughter "so much" and said he wished he could call her.

He added: "Watching you grow into a beautiful and caring young lady has made my life. There should have been many many more years watching my flower grow and grow but for now.

"One day we will meet. Only my kids can mend this broken heart. Xxx".

Jason earlier sobbed while laying flowers for Lacey and John at the scene as he told how he wanted to "hug and kiss" them.

He also posted a devastating tribute on Facebook alongside touching images of Lacey and John.

'LOST WITHOUT YOU'

Jason said: "Absolutely broken my heart into a million pieces.

"I didn't protect my beautiful babies enough from the monsters and now they have been suddenly taken away from me.

"I'm writing this as I'm lost and broken on a 4 hour drive back home having just received heartbreaking news that my beautiful boy John and beautiful daughter Lacey have been taken away from me. Their mum Terri also lost her life and Laceys best friend was also taken away from the world.

"Life will never be the same. I love you both more than anything. Please look after each other.

"Gone too soon with so much to live for. I wish I could hold you and kiss you and tell you how much i love you. Thank you for making my world. All my love dad. Xxx".

Jason addressed a floral tribute to his "TikTok queen", saying he was "lost without you".

A note read: "Look after your big brother and don’t wind him up."

Jason also left a handwritten note at the house for John, reading: "My beautiful son, keep your kind heart shining while the angels are looking after you for me."

Jason posted a video of Lacey in woodland
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Jason posted a video of Lacey in woodland
He also shared a video of her spinning her brother on a merry-go-round
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He also shared a video of her spinning her brother on a merry-go-roundCredit: Facebook
Connie Gent, 11, was also found dead at the house
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Connie Gent, 11, was also found dead at the houseCredit: Facebook

His mum Debbie today paid tribute to her grandchildren and revealed "girly girl" Lacey was a West Ham fan who was into "pink and sparkles".

She said John loved computers and supported Sheffield Wednesday.

Debbie added: "Lacey’s best friend was over for a sleep over and was taken too.

“Her parents are going to be devastated, just the same as us.

“They were just the most well-mannered kids. Always please and thank you.

“If you ever bought them a present the first thing they’d do was go on Facebook and thank you.

“I don’t know how we are going to cope.”

Jason's dad Trevor added: "I don’t know how he’s going to come through this. 

“He’s going to need a lot of strength.”

MURDER PROBE

Police confirmed a murder probe had been launched and said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the "isolated" incident.

They confirmed today Derbyshire Police had no prior contact with those involved.

A statement said: "This has been an understandably shocking event that has deeply affected the local community in Killamarsh, as well as Connie’s family and friends in Sheffield, and our thoughts are also with them.

"I would also like to state my thanks to those officers who arrived at the scene with such speed as well as colleagues from the East Midlands Ambulance Service who attended the incident. All acting with immense professionalism in such a difficult situation.

"While understandably worrying and upsetting this is believed to be an isolated incident in which those involved were known to one another and nobody else is being sought in connection with the deaths.

"A team of detectives have been working through the night to understand the circumstances that led to their deaths and I would urge anyone with any information to come forward.

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"Of particular interest is anyone who was in the Chandos Crescent area between 9.30pm on Saturday evening and 7.30am the following day and who may have information that would be helpful to the investigation."

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police or on 101 quoting reference 302-190921.

John could be seen laughing in the poignant clip
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John could be seen laughing in the poignant clip
Terri Harris was also discovered dead in the home
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Terri Harris was also discovered dead in the home
The mum pictured with her two children
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The mum pictured with her two childrenCredit: Facebook
Lacey was having a sleepover at the time in Derbyshire
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Lacey was having a sleepover at the time in DerbyshireCredit: Facebook
One of her friends is also understood to have been killed
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One of her friends is also understood to have been killedCredit: Facebook
Brother John was among the victims
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Brother John was among the victimsCredit: Facebook
His dad left a floral tribute for him
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His dad left a floral tribute for himCredit: Ben Lack
Jason also wrote a message to Lacey
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Jason also wrote a message to LaceyCredit: PA
An aerial shot shows police on the road today
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An aerial shot shows police on the road todayCredit: SWNS
Police search a field near the home
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Police search a field near the homeCredit: SWNS
A teddy is left among tributes at the scene
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A teddy is left among tributes at the sceneCredit: PA
Officers on the scene today
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Officers on the scene todayCredit: PA