About this episode
The episode discusses the tragic Philpott Fire in Derby, England, where six children died in a deliberately set blaze by their parents.
In the early hours of May 11, 2012, a quiet street in Derby, England was engulfed in flames. Inside the burning semi‑detached home were six sleeping children—unaware that the fire racing toward their bedrooms had been deliberately set. As the nation mourned, investigators uncovered a shocking truth: the blaze was part of a twisted plot orchestrated by the children’s own parents. Join Patreon here to binge bonus content! Crime Curious is creating a kick-ass exclusive listener experience | Patreon Want to just donate to the show? You can do so here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crimecuriousMusic By: Michael DrzewieckiCover Art By: Charnell Mick Philpott Now: Where is He Today? Is Mick Philpott in Jail? Mick Philpott - Wikipedia The crimes of Mick Philpott: From attempted murder to the arson that killed his children – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK Man who killed six children in fire to be released from prison early | UK News | Sky News Paul Mosley: Mick Philpott accomplice who killed six in fire dies
People in this episode
Host: Crime Curious Podcast
Topics covered
- arson
- true crime
- family tragedy
- investigation
- UK crime
Keywords
- Philpott Fire
- Mick Philpott
- arson
- true crime
- Derby
- investigation
- family tragedy
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Derby, England
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