EP295: Killer Dad Mick Philpott
From Crimes and Consequences by Crimes and Consequences
April 6, 2026 · 54 min
About this episode
The episode explores the life of Mick Philpott, a father whose manipulative behavior led to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of six children.
Before six children died inside a burning home on Victory Road, there was a man who had spent decades constructing a life where power flowed in one direction—toward him. Mick Philpott wasn’t just a father. He was the center of a chaotic, benefits-funded household built on manipulation, domination, and fear.In this Early Release episode of Crimes & Consequences, we follow the timeline from control to catastrophe—through the investigation, the courtroom, and the unraveling of a man who believed he could outmaneuver everyone, including the truth.
Topics covered
- true crime
- manipulation
- domination
- investigation
- courtroom
Keywords
- Killer Dad
- Mick Philpott
- chaotic household
- power dynamics
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