Whispers are growing louder in Emmerdale — and they’re coming from viewers who are convinced something far more sinister is unfolding behind closed doors. As the mystery surrounding Nate Robinson’s death deepens, fans now believe John Sugden isn’t acting alone. The question is no longer whether he’s guilty, but who is helping him cover it up?

It all started when Robert Sugden, always a sharp observer, began to piece together the cracks in Jon’s story. He discovered that Jon had visited Owen Michaels on the day of Nate’s death — a visit that turned out to be much darker than it initially appeared. Rather than calling for help when he found Owen gravely injured, Jon chose to manipulate the situation. He pinned Nate’s death on Owen using a forged suicide note, one disturbingly detailed enough to raise alarm bells for anyone paying attention.

Robert, unwilling to let the matter rest, reached out to Owen’s brother, Steve. What Steve revealed changed everything. He confirmed that Owen was with him at the time Nate died, providing a rock-solid alibi that should have exonerated Owen completely. But instead of rushing to the authorities, Steve clammed up. Why? Because he feared exposure of his involvement in an illegal job with Owen — a secret he couldn’t risk surfacing.

Still determined, Robert went to the police, but DC Cole’s cold reception left viewers uneasy. Rather than taking Robert’s concerns seriously, Cole dismissed them outright. When he followed up with Steve, the story had magically changed. Now Steve claimed he was at a birthday party and knew nothing about Owen’s whereabouts. The sudden shift was suspicious, but what truly riled up fans was DC Cole’s attitude — aggressive, dismissive, and strangely invested in silencing Robert.

And that’s when speculation exploded online.

“I almost thought that copper was in on it with Jon,” one viewer posted. “He was way too aggressive with Robert — and why leave him in the interview room like that?”

Another added, “Wouldn’t be surprised if that copper is working for John. Something’s off.”

Even more fans expressed their frustration and disbelief. “Surely, with such a serious allegation, they’d at least go and talk to Jon. Are we really expected to believe the police would just let that slide?”

Now, suspicion is firmly placed on DC Cole. Could he be Jon’s secret accomplice? Is there a deeper corruption at play in the local force? Or is Cole simply another pawn in Jon Sugden’s cold, calculated game?

With Robert growing increasingly desperate and the village starting to murmur, the pressure is mounting. Jon is a man with something to hide — and perhaps someone powerful helping him do it. But how long can the lies last before the truth comes crashing down?

Is DC Cole just doing his job — or is he Jon Sugden’s silent partner in crime? And if so, what are they both hiding from the rest of Emmerdale?