Emmerdale fans divided over Anthony Fox's upcoming murder twist as they beg for justice

Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal Anthony Fox is murdered. While some viewers are happy about this news, others believe he should be jailed for his crime.

Anthony arrived in Emmerdale in November 2024, turning daughter Ruby Fox-Miligan’s life upside down. In an emotional flashback episode, it was revealed that Anthony had sexually abused Ruby when she was a teenager.

Recent scenes have seen Ruby send off a DNA test in order to determine whether her dad or husband Caleb is the father of her daughter Steph.

Next week, a flashforward episode will show Anthony lying dead – a development that has divided fans.

Laurel and Nicola staring at unconscious Anthony — Are Laurel and Nicola responsible for Anthony’s death? (Credit: ITV)

Anthony Fox murdered in whodunnit story in Emmerdale

Next week, news spreads about Anthony’s past crimes. Chas is soon alarmed when she learns that Nicola King has left Anthony alone with her daughter Angelica for a tutoring session.

Chas informs Nicola that Anthony is a danger to children and Nicola quickly runs home. However, Anthony becomes physically threatening towards Nicola.

Laurel rushes in to intervene and she manages to knock Anthony out with a candlestick.

But the list of Anthony’s enemies grows longer. Chas reveals the truth to Cain, while Chas’s son Aaron is shaken when he witnesses a creepy interaction between Anthony and Ruby.

Meanwhile, Caleb is shown pulling up in a car and ordering Anthony to get in. The tense event comes to a head when a shot is heard fired and Anthony is found dead.

But who out of Ruby, Caleb, Chas, Cain, Aaron, Nicola and Laurel is responsible?

Anthony and Ruby having a serious conversation on Emmerdale — Ruby is also a suspect in her father’s death (Credit: ITV)

Fans divided over Anthony’s demise

Upon details of this storyline being released, fans flocked to social media to have their say on Anthony Fox‘s murder.

“He should have had the law deal with him, This is the easy way out but if murdered someone else gets punished for a crime. Pity Ruby didn’t report to police and let him suffer the wrath of the prison services,” wrote one viewer on Facebook.

A second fan added: “[Bleep] so pain free from his cancer, easy road out. Rather him in jail suffering and dealing with the shame.” A third fan agreed, writing: “I don’t want him murdered, I want him imprisoned for his evil past!”

A fourth fan said: “He should have had the law deal with him. This is the easy way out but if murdered someone else gets punished for a crime.”

However, other fans are happy to see the back of him. “Good, he’s awful,” a fifth fan simply responded. While another said: “Glad we don’t have another drawn out story, glad he’s gone.”

A seventh fan added: “Yes, yes, yes. Won’t have to see his creepy face or evil voice again. Hope it’s Caleb, but I think it might be Cain,” with another fan writing: “Good riddance.”

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITVX.

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