Emmerdale spoilers for next week have revealed that Anthony Fox is murdered as part of a whodunnit storyline, but who are the suspects?
Since arriving in Emmerdale in November, Anthony has turned his daughter Ruby Fox-Miligan‘s life upside down. Ruby had previously been estranged from her parents, but her father’s arrival in the village forced her to confront the past and Anthony’s vile behaviour.
However, as news of Anthony’s abusive past travels round the Dales, the list of villagers who want him dead grows ever longer. Here, we take a look at the potential suspects.
1. Ruby Fox-Miligan
Ruby has more reason than most to want her evil dad dead after he sexually abused her as a teenager.
Since Anthony turned up in the village last year, Ruby has attempted to play happy families for the sake of her daughter Steph. But does Ruby reach breaking point?
Anthony is also in the know about Ruby’s fling with Cain. Will Anthony attempt to blackmail Ruby, causing her to hit out at him?
2. Caleb Miligan
Ruby recently sent off a DNA test to determine if her abuser father or husband Caleb is Steph’s father. Upcoming scenes reveal that Caleb discovers the results.
Once Caleb knows the truth, he has plenty of motive for wanting his father-in-law dead.
Next week, spoilers reveal that Caleb approaches Anthony in his car, and demands that he get in. A gun shot is later heard, but is Caleb responsible?
3. Does Steph Miligan kill Anthony in Emmerdale?
With Anthony potentially being Steph’s dad, rather than grandad, it’s understandable that Steph could be confused and angry.
Spoilers for next week reveal Steph is surprised when her grandfather fails to meet her as planned and she asks around after him. But could that all be an act?
Some fans certainly think so, with one writing on Facebook: “I think it will be Steph who kills him, when she realises what he did to her mum and the horrible reality that he could potentially be her father and not her grandad.”
4. Nicola King
Upcoming scenes see Nicola leave her daughter Angelica alone with Anthony for a tutoring session. Chas soon lets Nicola know about Anthony’s past, causing Nicola to run home.
Nicola tells Anthony that she has heard he is a danger to children and he quickly turns physically threatening. She is rescued from the situation, but does she later go back for more?
Later on in the week, she raises further suspicion when she visits the hospital to see if Anthony has been admitted. Does she have a guilty conscience?
5. Angelica King
If Anthony targets Angelica as he next victim, could she fight back in self defence?
Last year, Angelica inadvertently killed her friend Heath Hope when she crashed the car they were travelling in, so this wouldn’t be her first rodeo so to speak.
Fans are also suspicious of Angelica, with one writing on Facebook: “I wonder if he tries something with Angelica and she kills him.” While another fan said: “Maybe he tries again with Angel and she hits him with something???”
6. Laurel Thomas hits Anthony in Emmerdale
Like Nicola, Laurel also hires Anthony as a tutor and asks him to help with Arthur.
Spoilers for next week reveal Laurel also has ample opportunity. Firstly it appears that Anthony is sleeping on Laurel’s sofa. Later, she rescues Nicola from a dangerous situation by hitting Anthony over the head with a candlestick.
However, as we know a gunshot is later heard, it’s unlikely that it’s this attack that kills Anthony. But Laurel is a suspect never-the-less.
7. Chas Dingle
Chas was one of the first people Ruby confided in about Steph’s potential paternity. She soon learns the whole truth and is instrumental in spreading the news around the village.
Could Anthony seek revenge on Chas for turning others in the village against him, leading to Chas to hit out in self-defence?
Given her own son Aaron was abused by his father, the situation could stir up memories and cause Chas to lash out at Anthony.
8. Aaron Dingle
Speaking of Aaron Dingle. Similar to his mum, memories could be stirred up causing him to take his anger out on Anthony. Aaron is no stranger to violence, after all.
Spoilers for next week show that Aaron is unnerved when he overhears a conversation between Anthony and Ruby, when they don’t believe anyone is listening. What does he discover?
Aaron can relate to Ruby, so could he attack Anthony in her honour?
9. Cain Dingle
Cain is also no stranger to violence, with one fan writing on Facebook that “this has Cain’s name written all over it”.
Next week, Cain is concerned when he sees his sister Chas upset. She shares the news about Anthony, leaving Cain ashen.
Family is important to Cain, so could he kill Anthony out of loyalty to his brother and sister-in-law. While at the same time, it would protect his and Ruby’s secret.
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