Derby Family Massacre: It Made Detectives Cry. True Crime Documentary.

00:00:00 - 00:20:00In the YouTube video "Derby Family Massacre: It Made Detectives Cry. True Crime Documentary," the focus is on Mick Philpot's abusive and manipulative behavior towards women and children, leading to the tragic deaths of six young children in a house fire. Philpot fathered numerous children with multiple women, engaging in toxic relationships and seeking to increase his benefits payments by having more kids. The documentary exposes Philpot's history of violence, controlling behavior, and manipulation tactics, ultimately leading to the deadly arson plot where six children perished. Subsequent investigations revealed incriminating forensic evidence, recorded conversations, and inappropriate behavior from Philpot, resulting in his arrest and eventual conviction for manslaughter. The court proceedings saw Philpot, along with his wife and an accomplice, receive varying sentences for their roles in the tragic deaths, sparking controversy and debates about the justice system's handling of such cases.See more00:00:00 In this section of the video titled "Derby Family Massacre," the focus is on Mick Philpot, a man who saw his children as personal cash cows rather than human beings deserving of protection. Philpot, born in 1956, was known for fathering 17 children with multiple women. His toxic behavior towards women and children started with his first relationship when he was 19. He was abusive, violent, and unpredictable, often using any excuse to harm them. In one instance, he attacked his girlfriend, Kim Hill, in public, leaving her severely injured. Despite the abuse, Kim stayed with him out of fear. In 1978, after receiving a breakup letter from Kim, Philpot attacked her in her home, stabbing her 27 times. Kim survived but was left traumatized, requiring years of counseling. Philpot was found guilty of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm but served only three years and two months in prison. Upon his release, he continued his abusive behavior, even starting a relationship with a 14-year-old girl, Heather, in 1993. Philpot's disregard for human life and his violent tendencies would eventually lead to the tragic deaths of six young children.00:05:00 In this section of the "Derby Family Massacre" documentary, the focus shifts to the life of Philpot and his relationships with three women: Heather, Maray Duffy, and Lisa Willis. Philpot met Heather when she was a teenager and forced her into an abusive marriage. Heather had children with Philpot but was often punished and locked outside the house. She eventually escaped, but not before abandoning her children in a long court battle to regain custody. Later, Philpot met Maray Duffy, a single teenage mother, and became her guardian. They married in 2003 and had 11 children together in a three-bedroom council house. Philpot also had a relationship with Lisa Willis, a 16-year-old orphan, who moved in with him. Both women worked while Philpot remained unemployed, collecting their earnings and government benefits. He tried to have more children to increase his benefit payments and was denied a larger council house due to lack of availability. Philpot publicly defended his lifestyle on the Jeremy Kyle show, expressing pride in his large family and dismissing critics. He claimed he didn't care about public opinion and was prepared to divorce Maray to marry Lisa. Philpot had two more children and was dubbed Britain's biggest scrounger after it was revealed he was raking in £25,000 a year in benefits. The documentary shows Anne Widdecombe spending a week with Philpot, trying to persuade him to change his lifestyle. She found him unempathetic and noticed that none of his children sought affection from him.00:10:00 In this section of the "Derby Family Massacre" documentary, the tensions between Philpot and his partners reached a boiling point, leading to a toxic situation. Philpot, who had multiple marriages and children, was desperate to keep his family together and prevent Lisa from leaving him. He had a history of physical violence towards his partners, including Merid and Lisa, and prevented Lisa from speaking with men or leaving the house. In February 2012, Lisa decided to leave Philpot and moved in with her sister to avoid confrontation. Three months later, Philpot, along with his wife Marade and a family friend named Paul Mosley, hatched a plan to burn down their home with their own children inside and frame Lisa for the arson. The plan was motivated by Philpot's desire to win the custody battle and receive more benefit payments and a larger Council house. However, the fire went tragically wrong, resulting in the deaths of six children, including Jade, JN, Jaden, Jack, Jesse, and Dwayne. The fire was deliberately started with petrol under the letter box, and investigators classified it as arson and officially stated that six children had been murdered. Despite the negative representations of Philpot in the community, some people defended him and even set up a charity to help pay for the funerals. Philpot and his family members were initially questioned, but they were quickly cleared of suspicion. Witnesses reported that Philpot behaved strangely for someone who had recently lost several of his children and seemed to enjoy the media attention.00:15:00 In this section of the "Derby Family Massacre" documentary, the investigation into the deaths of the Philpot children took an unexpected turn when the mortuary manager reported unusual behavior from their father, Shannon Philpot. During a visit to view their children's bodies, Philpot engaged in horseplay and even put a family liaison officer in a headlock. At a press conference, Philpot expressed gratitude for the community's support and announced their decision to donate Dwayne's organs. However, the police became increasingly suspicious of Philpot's inappropriate behavior during the conference, including flirting with a female officer. Further investigation revealed forensic evidence linking the Philpots to the crime scene, including a discarded petrol container and gloves with their clothes having petrol on them. Recorded conversations between Philpot and his wife, Merideth, revealed incriminating statements from Philpot, including admissions of guilt and watching Merideth perform a sexual act with their accomplice, Paul Mosley. The evidence, including an unused ladder found at the back of the house and recorded conversations, implicated Philpot, Merideth, and Paul Mosley in the arson plot. They were arrested on suspicion of murder and later charged with manslaughter. Mosley's charge was reduced to manslaughter, and the murder charges against Philpot and Merideth were also eventually downgraded. The trial heard that their motivation was not solely revenge but also to gain custody of Lisa's children for more benefit money.00:20:00 In this section of the "Derby Family Massacre" documentary, the court proceedings and sentences for the individuals involved in the deaths of six children are discussed. In April 2013, Heather Meredith and Paul Mosley were found guilty of manslaughter and received sentences of 17 years each with a minimum of 8 and a half years to be served. Meredith later appealed her sentence, but the appeal was dismissed due to evidence of petrol on her clothes, her lies after arrest, and her putting her husband first, causing the immeasurable harm of killing her six children. Merid was released in November 2020 after serving half her term and given a new identity for protection, while Mosley was released in May 2021 but returned to prison in 2022 for breaching parole. Philpot, who was characterized as a psychopath and abuser, is still in prison serving his minimum sentence of 15 years. The release of Merid and Mosley sparked controversy, with some believing their sentences were too light for the heinous crime committed. The justice system's handling of similar cases in the past and the preventability of these deaths are also topics of debate.