Emmerdale fans have predicted that Laurel Thomas will hit the bottle again following the latest drama with Anthony Fox.
Laurel’s alcohol addiction developed in 2015 following a string of traumatic events.
While she mainly has it under control, fans are predicting her guilt over the attack on Anthony will cause her to relapse.
Fans think Laurel will turn to alcohol again (Credit: ITV)
Laurel’s alcohol problem in Emmerdale
Following a string of events, including a carjacking at the hands of Ross Barton and the death of her partner Marlon’s ex wife Donna, Laurel turned to alcohol to help her cope.
After a short break away, Laurel promised Marlon she’d stop drinking. But this wasn’t the case. One particularly bad scene saw Laurel add vodka to her orange juice at breakfast, which young April then consumed.
Another episode saw Laurel pass out and choke on her own vomit while looking after April and Arthur. Her drinking also saw her lose her job and catch an STI after a one night stand.
Her addiction was revisited in 2018 after she had an argument with partner Bob, and then again in 2021 following the termination of her baby.
Laurel attacked Anthony (Credit: ITV)
Fans fear Laurel will start drinking again in Emmerdale
“Laurel is heading towards another relapse if she isn’t careful,” wrote one fan on X. “How long until Laurel’s back on the sauce?,” asked another fan.Â
A third viewer said: “…and Laurel to hit the bottle.” A fourth fan added: “Our floral laurel is going to relapse, I can’t cope.”
Over on Instagram, a fifth fan begged: “Please don’t hit the voddy, Laurel.”
But, we know that Laurel’s been struggling even before the whole Anthony situation after she leant on Marlon for support, so could this be the thing that tips her over the edge and into a relapse?
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Emmerdale star Joe-Warren Plant has seemingly confirmed that he is in a relationship with a new girlfriend, after a sweet snap was shared on social media.
Joe split from his partner of two years last year, but it appears romance is on the cards for him again.
Jacob has been in Emmerdale for 15 years (Credit: ITV)
Who does Joe-Warren play in the soap?
Joe has played Jacob Gallagher since 2010, landing the role when he was just 8-years-old. He arrived as the son of Alicia Gallagher, before later discovering that his real mum was Alicia’s sister, Leyla.
His biggest storyline saw Jacob groomed by teacher Maya Stepney, who was also the girlfriend of Jacob’s stepdad, David.
Jacob was devastated when Maya was sent to prison, but he later came to the realisation that Maya had abused him.
More recently, Jacob has been studying to be a doctor and took part in a special episode, which highlighted the struggles of working in a busy A&E department.
In terms of his love life, Jacob has become something of a player – angering fans over his treatment of women. He looked to be getting close to Sarah Sugden, before putting the brakes on it and spending the night with fellow medic Sian.
Joe-Warren is loved up again (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
Joe-Warren Plant ‘confirms’ relationship status with new girlfriend
While things are a little messy for Jacob on screen, actor Joe-Warren appears to have it sorted at home.
On his Instagram story, Joe shared a picture showing him looking cosy with a girl. The brunette was tagged as Isabella – though her Instagram account is private.
The Sun has reported that Isabella is Joe’s new girlfriend.
Looking cosy… (Credit: @joewarren_plant on Instagram Stories)
This comes after he split up from long-term ex Anna Norton back in September. The two had been together for over two years and bought a house together.
Now though, Joe looks to be happy in a new relationship!
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Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has described her devastation at the, well, devastation, left in the wake of storm Herminia. The storm is currently wreaking havoc across the UK.
Herminia – named by meteorologists in Spain – brought gusts of 84mph and almost 60mm of rainfall in parts of England on Monday. A yellow weather warning has been issued for rain in South Wales, which will remain in place until 9pm tonight (Tuesday, January 28).
Meanwhile, the Chastity Dingle star, 47, shared a snap from the wake of the recent storms, which saw a beloved tree collapse in what appears to be her garden.
Lucy plays Chas Dingle on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter ‘gutted’ by tree collapse
Posting an image of the collapse to her Instagram account, Lucy wrote: “150 years this has stood strong. Gutted!” In the pic, the felled tree appears to have smashed the garden fence and children’s play area below.
In the comments below, fans sympathised with Lucy’s loss. Meanwhile, many suggested that she turn the tragedy into something positive.
“Absolutely, however turn it into a positive. Make something wonderful out of the wood. Perhaps a bench or something in the garden so you can still admire its beauty,” wrote one follower.
“Could you get something made from the wood, then plant a sapling? I hope there was no damage to your home,” said another.
“Trun [sic] it into a table and bench make it live on through something positive â¤ï¸” said a third.
Chas comes clean tonight (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Chas backtracks on a ‘lie’
Worried that news of Anthony’s horrific past will get back to Steph, Ruby tells Chas that she needs to walk back what she said. Chas awkwardly tells Nicola and Laurel that what she said was untrue – leaving the guilt-ridden pair horrified.
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An exclusive poll has revealed that Emmerdale fans believe Aaron Dingle didn’t kill Anthony after all. Aaron may think he murdered Ruby’s abuser, but there have been a few hints since this may not have been the case.
It’s not for want of trying though – Aaron left Anthony at death’s door after issuing a brutal beating. When he returned to the scene of the crime with John, Anthony had passed through that door, and was now fully dead. But was it Aaron who done it?
While it may seem like a cut-and-dry case of Death by Dingle, we’re not convinced. John was just a little too cool about the whole thing, while both Caleb and Ruby have been acting mighty suspiciously in the days following. And what of Cain, who seemed eager to lend Caleb an alibi, assuring he’d always be there for his brother. Did Cain’s guilty conscience lead him to finish the job?
We’re not the only ones either – fans of the soap are also having a hard time believing that Aaron killed Anthony.
In a poll by Emmerdale Insider, viewers shared their thoughts on Anthony’s murder – and few believe it was actually Aaron. A staggering 82.46% of viewers believe that someone else snuck in and finished the job, while the remaining lot (17.54%) are buying the soap’s version of events.
This means that most viewers (47 out of the 57 people polled) agree that Aaron is innocent.
But if not Aaron, then who did?
John and Aaron set about clearing up the crime scene (Credit: ITV)
Who killed Anthony? All the fan theories so far
A majority of viewers on social media seem to believe in Aaron’s innocence too, with one fan writing on Reddit yesterday: “I don’t think so. Ruby is looking quite suss, as well as Caleb. Emmerdale likes to keep us guessing so I’m thinking would be too easy if it was Aaron.”
“It could be Aaron but I’m not feeling it lol. I keep thinking Ruby killed him,” said another.
“I don’t think they will make Aaron a murderer. Circumstances point to John, he seemed WAY too icy cold and efficient when it came time to take action,” a third theorised.
“IMO absolutely no chance. I could be wrong and the writers could keep it that simple, but they rarely do,” another agreed.
“I’d like to think that he didn’t die of the injuries of just one person and that it was a culmination of what each person did to him, for a Murder on the Orient Express type ending,” said a fifth.
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Tonight’s episode of Emmerdale found John and Aaron hard at work clearing up evidence of Anthony’s murder. Last week, Aaron beat Anthony to death after learning of the abuser’s true colours.
Provoked by an unrepentant Anthony, Aaron snapped and savagely beat the old man to a pulp. At some point after Aaron fled, Anthony died – and things don’t look good for the hot-tempered Dingle.
John is determined to help Aaron keep their secret hidden (Credit: ITV)
Aaron and John covered up a crime in Emmerdale tonight
John helped Aaron cover his tracks, disposing of Anthony’s body while Aaron cleaned himself up. But, with Anthony’s car still parked in the village and all of his belongings at home, it wouldn’t be long before his family started asking difficult questions.
The pair continued to rid themselves of the evidence tonight (Monday, January 27), with Aaron sneaking into the Miligans’ home to do away with Anthony’s passport and keys. They then stashed his car in the garage (handily closed for the week by Cain), and Aaron set to work scrapping the vehicle.
However, Aaron is clearly struggling with his conscience – especially as the truth hit home that Anthony’s family may be at home, wondering what became of their old man.
What’s next for John and Aaron?
John’s cool as a cucumber, but Aaron is struggling with his guilt (Credit: ITV)
Aaron suffers a crisis of conscience and John has some answering to do
In Emmerdale spoilers for this week, John continues to keep an eye out for Aaron. Pretending to lead a health and safety initiative at the depot, John is shocked to spot Anthony’s tooth on the floor.
Later, his plan to retrieve the tooth is thwarted by Caleb’s sudden appearance. Can John talk his way out of this one?
Elsewhere, Ruby answers the door to a haunted-looking Aaron. Opening up about his past, Aaron begins to crumble in front of Ruby. Unable to carry the guilt any longer, he admits that he killed Anthony…
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He confronted Ruby and, while she covered the truth for Steph’s sake, soon realised what had happened. Anthony was killed in the days following – first held at gunpoint by Caleb, then apparently beaten to death by Aaron afterwards. Steph, meanwhile, remains in the dark.
But how long before she learns the truth? Star Georgia Jay, who plays Steph on the soap, has explained what happens next.
Steph will learn the truth about Ruby and Anthony in upcoming weeks (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale star Georgia Jay reveals that Steph will be left ‘shattered’ by truth about Anthony
Speaking to The Mirror, Georgia revealed that Steph already has her suspicions. “She’s not stupid – she picks up on the tension and the awkward glances between Ruby and Caleb, the half-finished sentences,” she told the tabloid.
Georgia continued: “They’re always shutting up the moment she comes into a room. She feels frustrated because she knows something is going on that is being kept from her.”
Talking about how Steph will feel when the truth comes out, Georgia said: “She feels betrayed, ashamed, angry and, at the same time, just in total despair for herself and her mother. She’s carrying the weight of her mother’s pain and trauma. It’s going to be a really rocky road for Steph in terms of this whole identity being shattered.”
But what’s next for Steph and her family?
Can the family recover from the trauma? (Credit: ITV)
What’s next for the Miligan family?
Looking forward to the future, Georgia said: “I see this as the making of a true family because it’s all been built on a foundation of lies. It’ll be a long road but I do think they’ll build a family that’s really, really strong and built on trust.”
Meanwhile, in upcoming Emmerdale spoilers, as Steph continues to question her grandfather’s disappearance, Ruby begins to crumble. Is this how the truth comes out?
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A new Emmerdale fan theory has suggested that Aaron Dingle could go to prison for killing Anthony Fox – and will reunite with former husband Robert in there.
Aaron killed monster Anthony after learing what he had done to Ruby as a teenager. Confronting the old man, memories of his own trauma at the hands of Gordon came flooding back. And, as Anthony provoked him with a series of vile comments at Ruby’s expense, Aaron lashed out, beating him to within an inch of his life.
Aaron attacked Anthony, leaving him for dead (Credit: ITV)
Aaron to face jail time after killing Anthony?
As Aaron fled, those inches seemingly caught up with Anthony. He returned to the scene of the crime with John, only to find Anthony dead. With Aaron now in the frame for murder, the pair set about cleaning up the crime scene.
But, soaps being soap, the truth is bound to come out eventually. And if Aaron should find himself in prison, some viewers have wondered whether he might be reunited with a certain fan favourite husband.
Robert is currently serving time for murdering Lee (Credit: ITV)
Aaron to reunite with Robert in prison, Emmerdale fans predict
Writing on social media in the aftermath of Aaron’s crime, fans shared their theories as to whether prison might bring him closer to ex-husband Rob.
“Getting anxiety thinking of the possibility that Aaron could go to prison for this.. the only upside being that Robert is in there,” wrote one fan on X.
“What if Aaron gets thrown in jail for killing Anthony and gets sentenced to the Isle of Wight. I’m a big RobRon fan and desperately want those two back together. I wish Ryan Hawley would come back to Emmerdale (and help revive the show) even if it was just for one episode!” another speculated, over on Reddit.
“Have a feeling Aaron and Rob will end up in the same prison…” a third hinted.
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Last week’s episodes of Emmerdale saw Joe Tate making a secretive phone call to a mysterious figure amid evidence of a painkiller addiction. With speculation rife as to the mystery caller’s identity, a new fan theory has suggested that he could be in contact with Jean Tate.
Jean was the daughter of Joe’s aunt, Zoe Tate, who she had with Scott Windsor. And with fans also wondering whether Joe might be in need of a kidney or organ transplant from a relative, he’d be wise not to hang all his hopes on half-brother Noah.
Is Jean Tate headed back to Emmerdale?
Who’s on the phone? (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale fans predict Joe on the phone to Jean Tate
Sharing the theory on a Reddit thread, one fan wondered whether Jean Tate could be ‘waiting in the wings’ to stage a comeback.
“Joe mentioned recently that Noah was his only family, but what about Jean. She’d be in her 20’s now and I highly doubt her mother raised her with an ideal view of Kim,” wrote one viewer.
“That would be great to bring Jean back. I think that they should bring some of the older characters back,” said another.
“Jean would be good but Scott would have to come as a package. And vice versa it would be such a missed opportunity for one to show up and not the other. And a Scott return is basically 20 years overdue,” agreed a third.
“Could maybe Jean Tate be waiting somewhere in the wings to appear??” asked a fourth.
Baby Jean would be in her 20s by now (Credit: ITV/YouTube)
Who is Jean Tate?
Born in January 24 2003 to Zoe Tate and Scott Windsor, Jean is his aunt’s daughter. Jean didn’t recall their one-night stand, which had come while she was struggling with her schizophrenia.
Initially believing that she had been raped, Zoe remembered that their fling had been consensual – but the pair were far from happy co-parents. After she suffered a schizophrenic breakdown, Scott took custody of the children.
During the bitter battle which followed, Zoe planned to take Jean away to California. Fuming Scott attacked her, leading her to fend him off with a syringe full of ketamine.
She managed to clear herself of charges of murder, which Scott didn’t take well either, holding her hostage in Home Farm with a shotgun. His mum, Viv managed to talk her son down… clearing the path for Zoe’s exit to New Zealand, along with little Jean.
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A senior UK politician makes an unexpected cameo in Emmerdale tonight – with Sir Lindsay Hoyle popping by the Hide for a fresh cuppa.
The Speaker of the House of Commons previously spoke of the importance of soaps such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street. He described them as “an important part of the fabric of British society and the economic contribution they bring to the Northâ€.
The Chorley MP paid a visit to the show’s set while touring the studios and production base near Leeds city centre. And, while he was there, he even filmed a cameo for tonight’s episode.
A very different kind of ‘order’ as he hit Laurel up for a cup of tea. But what brings Sir Lindsay to Emmerdale?
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a UK Parliamentary speaker – and Emmerdale fan (Credit: ITV)
Sir Lindsay Hoyle visits Emmerdale
Dressed in a tweed jacket and wellington boots, Sir Lindsay takes a diversion from his hike to order a cup of tea in the Hide. While there, he compliments Laurel on a good cup of Yorkshire tea.
Sir Lindsay described the great importance of Emmerdale to British culture. He said: “Incredibly, Emmerdale has been on our screens for more than half a century. Shining a light on the lived experience of others; entertaining viewers with its hard-hitting storylines, while also making a major economic contribution to the North.”
He continued: “It has been an honour to help the cast celebrate the 10,000th episode of this enduring Yorkshire-based soap, with a visit to the Woolpack. As a Lancastrian, I am hugely impressed by the talent and warmth of our friends on ‘the other side’ of the Pennines.”
Amy grows broody (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Amy wants a baby and Bob seeks advice
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Anthony Fox is the latest in a line of evil Emmerdale characters to get their comeuppance after he was killed. The murder of Ruby’s abusive father is part of a huge whodunnit storyline, and although Aaron believes he dealt the fatal blow, some it doesn’t all add up to him being the killer.
We can’t be sorry to see Anthony go. He’s rotten to the core and quite possibily the vilest character to ever set foot in the Dales. His sick past has finally caught up with him. And he’s not the first Emmerdale character who got what was coming to them.
From Carl King to his nasty offspring Tom, here are nine other wicked ones who got their just desserts.
Tom King is now rotting in prison where he belongs (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: Tom King
Tom’s comeuppance felt like a very long coming after almost a year of witnessing his campaign of terror and abuse against Belle.
For months, fragile Belle suffered in silence as Tom physically, mentally and emotionally tortured her. He controlled her every move and continually gaslit Belle into believing it was her own fault. Tom spied on Belle through hidden cameras, tried to convince the locals she was mad and even faked Piper’s death in a cruel bid to cause distress.
After being pushed to the edge, Belle found the courage to report her husband’s crimes to the police. The discovery of crucial evidence led to Tom being arrested and put on trial.
On December 19, 2024, Emmerdale aired a format-breaking episode. Over an hour, it went back and forth between Tom and Belle giving evidence in court and the jury deliberating their verdict.
Tom put on a convincing performance, and the audience had to hold tight until the end to witness justice being served. We cheered along with the Dingles as Tom was found guilty on two counts and sentenced to three years in prison. As he was taken down, viewers heard the stories of real women who’d suffered the same abuse Belle had.
Carl was a violent bully who got his comeuppance (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: Carl King
No wonder Tom turned out the way he did, with such a narcissistic bully for a father.
Carl King entered the show as a typical arrogant womaniser, whose biggest crime was two-timing. But he graduated to full blown baddie status after murdering his dad, Tom Senior, in a gripping whodunit.
For six years Carl got away with his crime, which was ridiculous given that half the village knew what he’d done, including his own brothers. But his downfall came when he made an enemy of fellow psycho Cameron Murray.
Carl discovered Cameron was sleeping with his ex Chas Dingle and he didn’t want another man having her. He attempted to rape Chas in a jealous rage, but she fought back and knocked him out with a brick. Chas thought Carl was dead so she fled the scene. But he was still alive.
Cameron was the one who finished the job – and he smashed Carl’s skull in. Over eight million viewers tuned in to watch Carl’s comeuppance, which was part of the Emmerdale’s big 40th live episode.
Serial killer Meena is safely behind bars (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Meena Jutla
Mad Meena was deliciously evil and so much fun to watch, but the killing had to come to an end eventually. There wouldn’t have been anyone left in the village otherwise.
Meena had already claimed two victims before she even set foot in the Dales – her best friend Nadine, and her own father – but her lust for blood led her to kill again.
In total, the nutty nurse bumped off three villagers. She pushed Dr Liam’s teenage daughter Leanna off a bridge, bashed Ben Tucker’s brains out and left Andrea Tate to burn to death in a maze. All were calculated kills and Meena took sadistic delight in stalking her prey. She even got in the mood for murder by singing along to her favourite pop songs.
Meena attempted to kill Manpreet and Vinny, but Liam interrupted her plan. She went on the run and returned on Billy and Dawn‘s wedding day and held the couple at gunpoint. But the police weren’t far behind.
After being arrested, Meena stood trial and was found guilty. She’s serving 75 years in prison with no chance of release.
Cain was involved in one of the Emmerdale’s biggest whodunits (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cain Dingle
In December 2011, village bad boy Cain found himself at the centre of a whodunnit, dubbed Judgement Day. The mechanic was attacked in the middle of the village by a mystery assailant and left for dead.
At that time Cain had fewer friends than enemies in the village. He’d destroyed John and Moira Barton’s marriage, impregnated 17-year-old Amy Wyatt and turned most of his family against him.
Six locals were in the frame for the crime, and the police were convinced Jai Sharma was their man. But in the end it turned out the least likely suspect, Zak, was their attacker. The Dingle patriarch decided his son needed to be taught a lesson for bringing disgrace to the family name.
Zak eventually ‘fessed up to what he’d done, and Cain (who had recovered by this point) forgave him.
Emma was pushed to her death off a viaduct (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: Emma Barton
Emma’s murderous past caught up with her in 2017 when she died after falling from the Hotten Bypass. But did she fall or was she pushed? That was the question on every fan’s lips.
She managed to convince her sons to give her another chance and Emma wormed her way back into James’s affections. But then Emma discovered James really loved Moira and she totally lost the plot.
Emma held James hostage in a remote cottage and tortured him. He managed to escape, but she pushed him over a motorway bridge, which led to the fatal Hotten Bypass Crash. The rampage continued as Emma abducted Moira’s baby boy Isaac then shot Finn dead in a confused state.
Hearing the news of her son’s death over the radio, traumatised Emma drove herself to the viaduct. She contemplated suicide and was seen falling, although it later transpired she’d been pushed to her death by Moira.
Cameron went out with a bang (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cameron Murray
Unhinged Cameron Murray remains one of Emmerdale’s most iconic villains and his demise was nothing short of spectacular.
During his two year reign of terror, Cameron claimed the lives of three locals. His first victim was Carl King, who he bludgeoned to death during Emmerdale’s live 40th anniversary episode. In order to protect his secret, Cam claimed two more victims – farmhand Alex Moss and young mum Gennie Walker.
His crimes were discovered and Cameron was found guilty of triple murder and sent to prison. Months later he escaped jail and returned to the village for one final stand.
The dramatic seige took place in The Woolpack, where Cameron held a group of terrified locals hostage. Events reached a thrilling climax as Cameron attempted to drown former lover Chas in the pub’s flooded cellar. This time he wasn’t so lucky and ended up grabbing the live wire of an electric light bulb. He was killed instantly.
Pierce ended his days behind bars (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: Pierce Harris
Pierce Harris was introduced to the audience as the grieving widower of Paddy’s lover Tess. He grew close to Rhona and the pair embarked on a relationship.
Rhona hoped Pierce would be the one to mend her broken heart, but he turned out to be a monster. Behind closed doors, Pierce subjected Rhona to horrendous abuse and raped her on their wedding night.
She went to the police, reported the crime, and Pierce was sent to prison. After serving two years he was released and made his way back to the village. Still intent on controlling his ex, Pierce murdered Rhona’s boyfriend Graham Foster and kidnapped Vanessa Woodfield and her young son Johnny.
Rhona eventually outsmarted the villain by getting him to confess to Graham’s murder on tape. She then injected Pierce with a tranquilizer to hold him there until the police arrived to arrest him. Thanks to Rhona’s bravery, they had enough to charge Pierce and get him sent back inside. He ended up dying behind bars.
Craig turned out to be an evil rapist (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: Craig Reed
On first impressions, Lydia’s ex-boyfriend Craig seemed like a decent enough bloke. But he had a dark side.
He offered Lydia a cleaning job at his workplace, but started making creepy advances towards her. Then one night, Craig trapped Lydia inside his office, where he raped her.
Lydia suffered in silence for weeks afterwards before finding the courage to tell her family what had happened. From that moment on, Craig was a dead man.
In October 2023, Craig’s bloodied and bruised body was found in the middle of a field on Home Farm land. Every member of the Dingle family was in the frame for his murder. But flashback scenes revealed Craig’s killer wasn’t even human.
Although Craig was beaten black and blue by Sam, it Kim Tate’s horse, Ice, that finished the job. The creature got spooked and trampled Craig to death in front of Kim and Cain, who left the rapist to die a lonely painful death. Which was exactly what he deserved.
Evil Malone is now six feet under (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale characters that got their comeuppance: DI Malone
DI Mark Malone is now six feet under in Home Farm soil. And we’re not sorry about it.
The bent copper came to Emmerdale in 2020. He was the former lover of Harriet Finch and the boss of a criminal network, who drug dealer Will Taylor worked for. So there were scores to settle.
From beginning to end, Malone caused nothing but trouble. He blackmailed Will, Cain and Billy into working for him, then launched a campaign of terror against Dawn. This culminated with Malone trying to convince Dawn to take a fatal overdose of heroin.
Harriet came to Dawn’s rescue and clonked Malone over the head with an ornament. She thought she’d killed him, but he came back to life and tried to attack them both. Dawn grabbed a gun and shot Malone three times. And this time he really was dead.
Dawn and Harriet initially buried their victim in the churchyard, before Will moved the body to a secluded place in the Home Farm estate.
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