Episode image

The Philpott Fire

Crime Curious

Episode   ·  0 Play

Episode  ·  1:00:28  ·  Mar 29, 2026

About

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/crimecurious Music By: Michael Drzewiecki Cover 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    

1h 28s  ·  Mar 29, 2026

© 2026 Audioboom