In May 2012, a man named Mick Philpott stepped up to the mic, at a small pub tucked away in a corner of Derby, England. Wearing a fedora and sunglasses, Mick picked up the microphone and waited for a few beats before belting out the legendary lyrics, "We're caught in a trap. I can't walk out." As Mick's wife giggled at the back of the pub, Mick poured himself into the Elvis song "Suspicious Minds" apparently unable to read the room. In the fairly tight-knit town, (where Mick was practically known by everyone), the seemingly harmless karaoke gig held a dark irony. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madnessfree and use code MADNESSFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Skylight Frames - As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to skylightframe.com/MADNESS Research & Writing: G.M. Lewis Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: 999 call transcript Mick Philpott press conference AUDIO: Derby House Fire 999 Call - Capital East Midlands BBC NEWS 1 : Police Press Conference  BBC NEWS 2: FUNERAL Derby fire deaths: Man and woman being questioned - BBC News Derby fire deaths: Mick Philpott 'watched wife having sex' - BBC News Child fire deaths: Michael Philpott 'hit mistress' - BBC News Derby fire deaths: Mother 'tried to take own life' - BBC News Derby fire deaths: Father 'physically abusive to ex-girlfriend' - BBC News Derby fire deaths: Mick Philpott 'said former mistress was evil' - BBC News Derby fire deaths: How police uncovered Mick Philpott's lies - BBC News Death blaze dad Mick Philpott 'laughed and joked' - BBC News Mick Philpott: the violent control freak who treated women as his slaves | Crime | The Guardian Mick and Mairead Philpott convicted of manslaughter over Derby house fire | Crime | The Guardian Derby fire: the Philpott children who died | Crime | The Guardian Mick Philpott jailed for life – judge's sentencing remarks in full | UK news | The Guardian. Derby house fire trial: Mick Philpott told wife 'they've got nothing on me' | UK news | The Guardian Where is Mick Philpott's wife Mairead now? | The US Sun Philpott child killer Paul Mosley recalled to prison - Derbyshire Live Ten years on from Derby's darkest day - the Philpott fire - Derbyshire Live Derby house fire: Mick Philpott 'started fire which killed six kids to frame ex-girlfriend Lisa Willis' - Mirror Online Mick Philpott described as "wicked" by Ann Widdecombe in TV documentary - Mirror Online Body language experts reveal how they knew child-killer Mick Philpott was lying about his guilt - Mirror Online  Mick Philpott was on bail for violent road rage incident_Mirror Online Mick Philpott: Evil dad of 15 who never washed and alternated wife and mistress Derby house fire: Mick Philpott 'started fire which killed six kids to frame ex-girlfriend Lisa Willis' - Mirror Online "Mick started to punch out into thin air": Murder accused 'angry