Mick Philpott and the Derby Tragedy

Mick Philpott was once infamous as the father of 17 children in England, but behind the headlines lay a disturbing truth. From the brutal stabbing of his teenage girlfriend to years of abusing women and exploiting the welfare system, Philpott’s toxic life spiraled into tragedy. On May 11, 2012, his twisted plan to burn down his own house in a custody battle went horribly wrong—claiming the lives of six of his children.In this episode, you’ll discover how Philpott manipulated partners, deceived the public, and used his children as pawns in a deadly game for money and control. We’ll uncover why the justice system failed to stop him sooner, the chilling details of the Derby fire, and what this case reveals about greed, manipulation, and unchecked violence.