The truth about Owen’s death is OUT! While police believe it was suicide and John Sugden framed him, fans have uncovered a horrifying new theory. Prepare for a bombshell revelation that exposes a SECRET killer in the Dales, with a chilling motive that will leave you stunned!

Emmerdale fans are reeling from a new, terrifying murder theory that shatters everything we thought we knew about Owen’s recent death. While the police, and indeed much of the village, believe Owen took his own life after being framed for Nate Robinson’s murder by John Sugden, a new, chilling theory suggests a completely different, far darker truth: Owen was murdered, and John Sugden is innocent of this crime!

This shocking new speculation flips the entire narrative on its head, introducing a new, cold-blooded killer into the Dales. For months, John Sugden has been exposed as a calculating murderer, framing Owen after he himself accidentally killed Nate. But as Robert Sugden continues to dig for answers, fans have connected the dots, believing Owen’s own brother, Steve, is the real culprit behind his death.

🧩 The Cause: Steve’s Sinister Secrets and a Desperate Cover-up

The theory stems from Robert Sugden’s growing suspicions about John’s involvement in Owen’s death, especially after Robert learned Owen had an airtight alibi for the night Nate disappeared. Robert’s alarm bells rang when he found out John was at Owen’s house the day before his death, followed by Owen’s convenient ‘confession’ note.

However, the focus now shifts dramatically to Steve, Owen’s brother. Steve’s bizarre behavior and refusal to clear his brother’s name left Robert baffled. Steve admitted he and Owen were committing a crime together the night Nate died, giving Owen an alibi. But instead of sharing this with the police to save his brother’s reputation, Steve threatened Robert to “stop digging.” This inexplicable secrecy, combined with unsettling comments Steve made about Owen’s sexual orientation, has led fans to a horrifying conclusion.

One fan posted on social media: “I think Steve killed Owen. No other logical reason for him to threaten Robert and say ‘stop digging.'” Another chillingly added: “Interesting theory! We have been shown that Steve was grossed out by Owen’s sexual orientation, that dislike could very well go much deeper.”

💥 The Effect: A New Killer, Dark Motives, and Unraveling Lies

If this fan theory is true, it means Emmerdale has a second secret murderer lurking in its midst, operating completely under the radar. The motives are chilling:

• Greed: Perhaps Steve didn’t want to split money from their illicit activities with Owen, as one fan suggested: “Maybe they got a lot of money from a dodgy job but Steve didn’t want to split it with Owen so he killed him so he’d keep all the money…”
• Homophobia: The hinted disgust Steve showed towards Owen’s sexuality could have escalated into something far more sinister.
• Silencing a Witness: Owen may have threatened to expose their shared crime, forcing Steve to silence him permanently.

This theory completely absolves John Sugden of Owen’s murder, making the plot even more twisted. While John remains a killer and a framer, the idea that Owen was secretly murdered by his own brother adds a layer of betrayal and darkness that nobody saw coming. It explains Steve’s desperate attempts to keep Robert quiet and his strange behavior, as he is protecting not just a criminal past, but a murderous secret.

🔄 The Cycle Continues: Will Robert Uncover the Real Killer?

As Robert continues his relentless quest for the truth, he might stumble upon a far more horrific reality than he could have ever imagined. The investigation into Nate’s death, and Owen’s ‘suicide,’ could blow wide open, revealing Steve as the true mastermind behind Owen’s demise. This new layer of murder and deception promises to plunge Emmerdale into even darker territory. With two potential killers now at play, the Dales will never be safe again.