In one of the most gripping and shocking storylines to hit Emmerdale, Tracy Robinson finds herself at the centre of a murder investigation, accused of a crime she swears she didn’t commit. The tragic and mysterious death of her husband, Nate Robinson, has sent shockwaves through the village, and with the police closing in, Tracy is now facing the devastating consequences of being implicated in his murder. But as the investigation unfolds, a dark truth emerges — and the real killer could be much closer than anyone thinks.

The Shocking Discovery of Nate’s Phone

The twist in the case comes when the police discover something that changes everything: Nate’s phone, which had been missing for months, is found hidden in a toy playhouse in Tracy’s own garden. The discovery is a bombshell. Tracy is stunned, swearing she’s never seen it before, but to the police, it looks damning. They don’t see it as coincidence; they see it as evidence. The phone had been in Tracy’s possession all along, but how did it get there? Could she be hiding something more sinister than she’s letting on?

Kane Dingle: The Initial Suspect

At first, all eyes are on Kane Dingle, the man who had a violent confrontation with Nate just before his disappearance. Their relationship was rocky, and Nate had left the village without a word, making Kane the prime suspect. The Dingles’ history of dealing with things their own way doesn’t help Kane’s case either. But things take a twisted turn when Tracy, convinced Kane was responsible, starts pointing the finger at him. In an explosive moment, Kane flips the script, accusing Tracy herself. “Maybe you did it,” he snaps, and the shock of his words hits Tracy like a punch to the gut. Already mourning Nate, she now faces accusations from the man she thought was guilty.

The Police Get Involved

Things escalate quickly as the police continue their investigation. With a search warrant in hand, they comb through Tracy’s home, finding Nate’s phone, which causes a huge shift in the investigation. What was the phone doing at Tracy’s house all this time? Was it planted there to frame her, or is there another explanation? The police’s suspicions grow, and Tracy becomes even more desperate to clear her name. But as the pressure mounts, the truth becomes more elusive.

John Sugden’s Secret

Enter John Sugden. The police, tracing the origins of the phone, uncover an explosive revelation — John was the one who had the phone all along. It turns out that John had been the one to accidentally cause Nate’s death, and he’s been keeping that secret ever since. The real question now is whether John planted the phone in Tracy’s garden to frame her for the murder. As Tracy’s world crumbles, she becomes more certain that John is responsible for Nate’s death, but can she prove it?

Vanessa’s Dilemma

Tracy’s panic deepens when the police reveal that there’s no record of the removal company that supposedly took Nate’s belongings to Shetland. According to their investigation, Nate was likely killed the day he was meant to leave, further complicating Tracy’s story. In a desperate move to protect herself, Tracy begs her sister, Vanessa, to lie for her. She insists that they were together the entire day Nate went missing, but is that the truth? Vanessa is torn. She wants to protect her sister, but lying could have catastrophic consequences for both of them. As DS Walsh asks Vanessa to make an official statement, Vanessa must decide whether to lie and save Tracy or tell the truth and risk leaving her sister to face murder charges alone.

What’s Next for Tracy?

With the weight of the accusations bearing down on her, Tracy faces an uphill battle to clear her name. But the question remains: who is the real killer? Is John Sugden about to let Tracy take the fall for a crime he committed, or will the truth finally come to light? One thing is for certain: Emmerdale fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as the murder mystery unfolds. Will Tracy be exonerated, or is she destined to become a scapegoat in a much darker scheme? Only time will tell, but with secrets, lies, and betrayals brewing, it’s clear that this story is far from over.

Don’t miss tonight’s episode at 7:30 p.m. on ITV or stream it now on ITVX to find out what happens next in this thrilling murder mystery.