Update given over future of house where Shiregreen brothers were murdered by parents

Blake and Tristan Barrass were strangled by their parents Sarah Barrass, aged 35, and Brandon Machin, aged 39, in May.

The boys, aged 14 and 13, were killed over their mum’s fears that her children were at risk of being taken into care.

Their parents, who are half brother and sister, also plotted to kill their other four children but their ultimate plan failed after the deaths of the two oldest children.

After the boys died, the home on Gregg House Road, Shiregreen, where Barrass and Machin carried out their horrific crimes, was boarded up. The house is owned by Sanctuary Housing, which calls itself one of the UK's leading social landlords.

A spokesperson said the future of the property is yet to be decided.

They added that residents and the Star would be kept informed about the plans for the home when they are known.

Barrass and Machin were jailed for life in November and ordered to serve a minimum of 35 years behind bars before they can be considered for parole.

They admitted murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to murder.

Speaking outside Sheffield Crown Court after they were sentenced, family friend Matthew Saunders said: "Blake and Tristan were two beautiful, confident, and outgoing boys, who both had a bright future ahead of them.

“They had so many friends and brightened up any room they were in, especially Tristan who loved to dye his hair bright colours.

"Daily life will never be the same.

“The boys have left behind younger siblings whose lives have been turned upside down.

“They adored their older brothers and looked up to them.

“The boys have also left behind close family friends and younger children who looked up to them, and saw them on a regular basis.

“A piece of all our hearts died on May 24 2019, which we will never get back.

“Blake and Tristan leave a huge empty void in our lives.”