House of horrors to be demolished after deaths of brothers in Sheffield

A house in which two brothers were murdered in Sheffield is to be demolished early next year.
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Sanctuary Housing, which owns the property on Gregg House Road, Shiregreen, said the hope is for demolition work to begin early next year although a date has not yet been finalised.

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Sarah Barrass and Brandon Machin were jailed for life and each ordered to serve a minimum of 35 years behind bars in November 2019 after admitting killing their two sons.

There are plans for a house where two brothers were killed by their parents in Sheffield to be demolished early next yearThere are plans for a house where two brothers were killed by their parents in Sheffield to be demolished early next year
There are plans for a house where two brothers were killed by their parents in Sheffield to be demolished early next year
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The incestuous couple, who are half brother and sister, strangled 13-year-old Tristan and 14-year-old Blake before placing bin bags over the boys’ heads.

They had given the boys and two other children tablets against their will beforehand believing the cocktail of drugs would kill them all.

Sarah Barrass and Brandon MachinSarah Barrass and Brandon Machin
Sarah Barrass and Brandon Machin

They also attempted to drown a child in their bath.

Sheffield Crown Court heard that the murderous couple feared their children were at risk of being taken into care and the plan was for Barrass to kill herself after ending the children’s lives.

In a statement issued earlier this year, Sanctuary Housing said: “A decision has been taken to knock down the property on Gregg House Road in Shiregreen, Sheffield, where two young children so tragically lost their lives back in May 2019.

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“Following lengthy discussions, the decision has been taken as we believe it is the right option to help the local community move forward and because it will allow us to create a suitable memorial to the events that occurred.

Blake and Tristan Barrass were killed by their parentsBlake and Tristan Barrass were killed by their parents
Blake and Tristan Barrass were killed by their parents

“An open space will be created when the property is removed, and the space will include a memorial tree to provide a subtle reminder of the tragic events that occurred at the address.

“Through the local authority, the plans have been shared with surviving family members and Sanctuary has been advised they are supportive of the plans. Letters have also been sent to the local community, local councillors and the local MP to update them on the situation, while discussions have also taken place with the residents in the properties closest.

Operations Director, Daren Nowlan, said: “We believe the decision we have made is the right one to help the community move forward and are committed to ensuring a permanent memorial is created so the two young lives lost are never forgotten.”

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