Paul Mosley, who was convicted of killing six children in a house fire, has died aged 58. The man was serving a 17-year sentence for manslaughter before his release on licence in January 2024.
Mosley was jailed in 2013 alongside Mick and Mairead Philpott after helping to start the devastating blaze in Derby. The fire killed six of the Philpotts' children in May 2012, shocking the nation.
The Derby house fire
The deliberate fire claimed the lives of Jade Philpott, aged 10, and her brothers John, nine, Jack, eight, Jesse, six, and Jayden, five. Duwayne, the eldest at 13, died later in hospital from his injuries.
All three defendants were convicted of six counts of manslaughter following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of a domestic dispute that spiralled into deadly violence.
Sentences and aftermath
Mick Philpott received a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years after being identified as the instigator of the fire at the family home. His wife Mairead Philpott was sentenced to 17 years in prison but was released in 2020 after serving half her sentence.
Recent death
Hampshire Police confirmed that a 58-year-old man died on Saturday at a property in Portsmouth. Officers said his next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Mosley had been released from HMP Durham on licence at the start of this year, according to the Ministry of Justice. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed.
Sources used: "PA Media" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
