He was once seen as a struggling father of 17—famous for living off the state and sparking debate across Britain. But behind closed doors, Mick Philpott was something far darker. In this episode, we dive deep into the twisted life of the man who orchestrated a fire that killed six of his own children in a sick attempt to play the hero and win a custody battl ... Show More
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Eight Years: The Life & Horrible Death of Gabriel Fernandez
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72 Strangers, One Unconscious Victim: Gisèle Pelicot
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Kidnapped From Her Own Bedroom: 12 Yr Old Polly Klaas
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S2 Ep13: Mick Philpott
On May 10, 2012, a blazing fire engulfed a family home in Allentown, Derby. The parents, Mick and Mairead Philpott, were able to get out alive, but there were six children trapped inside. All six perished in the tragedy . . . but it was not an accident. It came as a shock to his ... Show More
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S1 Ep10: Mick Philpott, the Jeremy Kyle sofa star who killed
Helen Anderson and Danni Howard dive into the world of Britain’s most hated father, Mick Philpott. After serving only three years in prison after being found guilty for a grisly grievous bodily harm attack in his early twenties, famous ‘benefits scrounger’ Mick is living the high ... Show More
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