Dad whose kids, 11, & 13, were ‘murdered’ at Killamarsh home with mother & pal, 11, begs ‘bring back the death penalty’

THE grieving dad of two children killed alongside a pal and their mum has pleaded for the death penalty to be brought back.

Lacey, 11, and John, 13, were found dead after police were called to a report of safety at their home in Killamarsh, Derbys, on Sunday.

Their friend Connie Gent, 11, who was at a sleepover with Lacey, and mum Terri Harris, 35, were also discovered murdered at the scene.

Police are continuing to quiz a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

Lacey and John's dad Jason Bennett has now shared a post from a US Facebook user calling for capital punishment to be reinstated.

The post, which is written inside a rainbow heart, reads: "Bring back the death penalty anybody else have enough balls to post."

Jason yesterday sobbed as he lay flowers for his tragic children at the scene of the horror.

He also posted heartbreaking videos of the siblings enjoying their time together.

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".

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".

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.

"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.