Emmerdale fans are buzzing with a fresh theory after the shocking death of Owen on the ITV soap. Recently, the character of Owen was killed off, and the blame was initially placed on Jon Sugden (Ryan Hawley), who had framed him for Nate Robinson’s murder. However, as more details emerge, fans are starting to suspect that Jon might be innocent this time—and that Owen’s death could have a different culprit.
After Owen’s death, police quickly believed his confession, and the focus shifted to Jon. This all comes months after Jon’s accidental killing of Nate, which he tried to cover up. Jon’s manipulative actions, including setting Owen up as Nate’s killer, have left Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) suspicious. When Robert learns that Jon was at Owen’s home the day before his body was found, alarm bells go off. Robert, knowing Owen didn’t kill Nate, starts to dig deeper.
Robert discovers that Owen had an alibi on the night Nate supposedly died—he was with Owen’s brother, Steve (played by a guest star), doing something illegal. Steve, despite being privy to the truth, has no intention of clearing his brother’s name. In fact, he goes as far as to threaten Robert, adding more suspicion to the case. As Robert digs further, he uncovers that Steve was involved in something shady with Owen, which leads fans to believe there’s more to the story.
Could Steve have killed Owen himself? Fans are beginning to speculate that Steve may have been involved in Owen’s death and staged it to look like an accident. Some fans point out Steve’s dark behavior and his discomfort with Owen’s sexual orientation as potential motives. One theory is that Owen might have threatened to reveal something about their illegal activities, prompting Steve to take drastic action.
The theory is gaining traction on social media, with fans pointing out Steve’s threat to Robert: “Stop digging.” This comment, combined with the evidence that Owen didn’t commit suicide and Steve’s cryptic behavior, has led many to believe that Steve may be the true killer. Fans are wondering if Steve’s dislike of Owen went beyond just a personal issue and if it played a role in Owen’s tragic end.
As the mystery deepens, viewers are eagerly awaiting how this storyline unfolds. With so many twists and turns, Emmerdale has once again delivered a captivating murder mystery that will have fans on the edge of their seats, questioning who the real killer is and what secrets are still waiting to be uncovered. Will Steve’s dark side be exposed, or will Jon take the fall for a crime he didn’t commit? Fans will have to keep watching to find out.