Mick Philpott

Mick Philpott
Born
Michael S. Philpott

1956 (age 67–68)
Derbyshire, England
Criminal statusConvicted (imprisoned)
Children18 (6 killed)
Conviction(s)Attempted murder
Grievous bodily harm with intent
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm
Common assault
Manslaughter
Criminal penaltyAttempted murder/GBH:
17 years' imprisonment;
manslaughter:
life imprisonment
Imprisoned atHMP Wakefield[1]

Michael S. Philpott (born December 1956)[2] is a British convicted mass killer who was found guilty in April 2013 of causing the deaths of six of his children by arson. Philpott had made several media appearances because of his benefits-funded lifestyle and polygynous relationships.

Following an eight-week trial, Philpott and his wife Mairead, together with their friend Paul Mosley, were found guilty of the manslaughter of the Philpotts' six children.[3] Philpott was given a life sentence with a minimum term of fifteen years' imprisonment.[4] Philpott was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment. Psychologist Glenn Wilson described Philpott as clinically a "psychopath" and "exhibitionist" with "antisocial personality disorder."[5]

  1. ^ Naylor, Martin; Fricker, Martin (6 January 2021). "Derby child killer Mick Philpott 'wants reunion' with ex-wife Mairead". The Derby Telegraph. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Fire Deaths: Philpotts And Friend Jailed". News.sky.com. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  4. ^ "Derby fire deaths: Philpotts and Mosley jailed". BBC News. 4 April 2013. Archived from the original on 4 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Psychologist: Mick Philpott is a 'psychopath'". ITV News. Archived from the original on 3 April 2013. Retrieved 4 April 2013.