The tenth series of the hit BBC drama Shetland has gripped the nation with a chilling new murder mystery. The brutal killing of former social worker Eadie Tulloch in the remote hamlet of Lunniswick has left the tight-knit community reeling and viewers desperate for answers.
Detective Inspectors Ruth Calder, played by Ashley Jensen, and Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh, played by Alison O'Donnell, are leading the investigation. They face a deeply puzzling case after Eadie's body was discovered by her neighbour, Colin Waite, while he was delivering a food parcel. She had been exposed to the harsh elements for several days.
The Puzzling Crime Scene
The investigation took a strange turn from the outset. There were no signs of a struggle inside Eadie Tulloch's home, leading DI Calder to a disturbing conclusion. She believes Eadie was likely pulled from her bed while wearing her nightdress. The perpetrator then went to the effort of dragging her outside, tying her up, and posing her body.
This bizarre behaviour prompted Calder to question Tosh, "Why the effort of dragging her outside, tying her up, and posing her body?" The motive remains unclear, complicating the search for the killer.
Further deepening the mystery, the police uncovered a shocking financial secret. Despite Eadie living a modest lifestyle, they found a bank account containing a staggering £400,000 in cash. This discovery revealed a hidden life unknown to her neighbours. The probe also uncovered that she was previously married to Police Sergeant Robert Tulloch and had an estranged son, Ed Tulloch, played by Stuart Townsend.
Top Suspects in the Frame
As the plot thickens, several key figures have come under scrutiny. Initial suspicion fell on neighbour David Powell due to his criminal record, but it was soon revealed he was merely helping Eadie renovate her bathroom.
So, if not David, then who? Here are the top five suspects currently dominating fan theories.
Ed Tulloch
Eadie's own son, Ed, is a prime suspect given their fractured relationship. They were estranged and, despite him managing a pub nearby, they "argued about everything" and barely spoke. His growing bond with DI Calder, who also has family issues, could create complications if he is indeed the culprit. Ed has denied any knowledge of his mother's secret fortune.
Lana Mair
Portrayed by Ellie Haddington, Lana attracted significant police attention after she committed the drastic act of torching Eadie's entire property after the murder. While it seems more likely that Lana, who suffers from dementia, was trying to conceal vital information rather than being the killer herself, her actions have made her a central figure in the case.
Colin Waite
Colin, played by Greg McHugh, holds the dubious distinction of being both the last person to see Eadie alive and the one who discovered her body. He was quick to point the finger at David Powell, which investigators found suspicious. Was this an attempt to divert attention from himself?
Stevie Shannon
A key breakthrough came when it was revealed that Stevie Shannon was the mysterious figure seen at Eadie's house on the night of the murder. She confessed to her sister that she had been watching Eadie through the window, a detail she hid from police out of fear. "I didn't do anything, I just stood outside her house watching her," she claimed.
Isobel Jameson
Sherlock star Louise Brealey plays Isobel, who appears to be a caring neighbour and devoted mother. However, in Shetland, things are never as they seem. Tensions are brewing with Margaret, the mother of her daughter's boyfriend, hinting at dark family secrets that may somehow be connected to Eadie's death.
An Unfolding Mystery
With a hidden fortune, a posed body, and a community full of secrets, DI Calder and Tosh have their work cut out for them. The question of who killed Eadie Tulloch continues to haunt the Shetland Isles, promising more twists and turns as the series progresses on BBC One and iPlayer.
