Emmerdale is set for a dramatic turn as the murder of Nate Robinson comes to light, with two characters potentially facing a wrongful arrest and exit from the village. The ITV soap has revealed that Nate's body will be discovered next week, leading to a police investigation that puts his wife Tracy and father Cain Dingle in the frame.
Viewers know that John Sugden killed Nate in September and dumped his body in a lake, then covered his tracks by making it appear Nate had moved to Shetland. However, Belle Dingle discovered Nate never arrived at his new job, and Tracy has been using his credit card, raising suspicions.
Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy, told The Mirror that her character could be at risk of being framed. She said: 'They said that has to happen for this and I was like, 'Oh right, great.' She confirmed the storyline had been 'seeded' for a while, with Tracy's use of Nate's credit card planting her further in the frame.
As the truth emerges, Tracy becomes convinced Cain is the killer after seeing his emotional reaction to Nate's death. She believes his guilt is showing, not sadness, and she runs with the theory. The situation turns explosive as Tracy defends herself against the village, with Amy Walsh describing the scenes as 'brilliant'.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.
