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Father and Mother of 6 children killed in fire are arrested over Murder

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marriedtoagoodun · 29/05/2012 11:53

Breaking news is that Mr and Mrs Philpott have been arrested for the murder of their six children. I cannot believe this has happened. I pray that a mistake has been made. RIP children.

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Ratbagcatbag · 30/05/2012 00:01

That sounded sarcastic sorry - asked for both my posts to be withdrawn, it's not helpful to speculate, and I do really really hope it's not the parents :(

WidowWadman · 30/05/2012 06:52

"The Amanda Knox case? Is that all over?"

Yes, the conviction was overturned and she was freed in October last year.

hiveofbees · 30/05/2012 07:03

I thought that the Amanda Knox process was still ongoing? There is still a slander trial, I think relating to the accusations made against police.

Yellowtip · 30/05/2012 08:07

Widow I thought the Italians were seeking an appeal?

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HelenMumsnet · 30/05/2012 13:01

Hello. We're leaving this thread up for now but please can we remind you that it's not on to speculate about the actions/guilt of a couple who have yet even to be charged.

2old2beamum · 30/05/2012 13:42

helen Thanks

PercyFilth · 30/05/2012 20:18

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YardBroom · 30/05/2012 21:08

oh, so not alot that can be said on a thread like this then if tht is what you want helen..

Pretty much all one can respond to the OP is óh thanks for letting us know!!

harbingerofdoom · 30/05/2012 21:22

So,they have been charged with murder (not manslaughter).

Olympia2012 · 30/05/2012 21:23

Bloody hell!!! Shock

Al0uise · 30/05/2012 21:25

Sky news seems to have the best coverage at the moment.

Nancy66 · 30/05/2012 21:25

Jesus. Shocking.

Babylon1 · 30/05/2012 21:28

Is that the official line?? They have actually been charged now??

I drove past the house today and it's heartbreaking. All of the floral tributes were removed yesterday, and there's just a police cordon now and various media vans. So so sad Sad

Ratbagcatbag · 30/05/2012 21:29

Agree Percy, but I really really hoped it wasn't them. :( devastating.

topknob · 30/05/2012 21:29

Charged with murder, both of them, seems my comment which was removed would be correct then.

BlackOutTheSun · 30/05/2012 21:30

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18261680

Ratbagcatbag · 30/05/2012 21:30

Hi Babylon you're from my neck of the woods then. Hello fellow Midlands mums netter.

QueenEdith · 30/05/2012 21:31

YardBroom: there's a thread somewhere in chat (which goes phut idc) which might be a better place for gossip.

BBC story on the charges here. It includes a statement from the police that these charges do not indicate the end of the investigation.

I suppose it will all come out eventually at a future trial.

topknob · 30/05/2012 21:31

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wannaBe · 30/05/2012 21:32

There are no words.

QueenEdith · 30/05/2012 21:32

"the floral tributes were removed yesterday" - placed in their local Church, according to the press.

molschambers · 30/05/2012 21:35

Fucking hell. Shock

Babylon1 · 30/05/2012 21:37

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Babylon1 · 30/05/2012 21:38

Hi ratbagcatbag - Derby born and bred me Wink

How local to me are you??

hermionestranger · 30/05/2012 21:40

This is one of those cases where you just hope that the Police are wrong.

It's absolutely unbelievable!