In 2012, the nation was horrified by Mick Philpott’s actions, as he caused a house fire that resulted in the tragic deaths of his six children in Derby. Philpott, along with his wife Mairead and friend Paul Mosley, was sentenced for his role in the plot. This week, Mosley, who had served half of his 17-year sentence, passed away due to a heart attack.
Philpott’s plan to stage a heroic rescue by setting the house on fire spiraled out of control, leading to the children’s deaths. In the past, Philpott had a violent history, including a brutal attack on his teenage girlfriend and her mother.
Kim Hill, Philpott’s ex-girlfriend, recounted his descent into a controlling and violent individual during their relationship. Despite breaking up with him, Philpott continued to stalk and eventually attempted to kill Kim and her mother. Philpott showed no remorse during the attack, waiting calmly for the ambulance as Kim fought for her life.
Kim survived the brutal attack, leading to Philpott’s conviction for attempted murder and grievous bodily harm. Despite serving only a fraction of his sentence, Philpott’s history of violence and manipulation left a lasting impact on those involved.