New serial killer stalking Emmerdale village? We hope fans have his identity wrong
Fans have been suspicious of him since he arrived in the village
At the start of 2025 we got an eerie glimpse of the upcoming year in the village and fans know think they know who is responsible for the Emmerdale death seen in one of the flashforwards.
The village has had its fair share of serial killers over the years. From Meena Jutla to Cameron Murray, every time we think we have seen it all, something else happens.
And now, with the New Year flash-forwards, fans think they have sussed out the newest serial killer in the Dales. And it’s bad news for Aaron.
Could John be the next Emmerdale killer?
Ever since John Sugden arrived last year, fans have been convinced he is hiding a huge secret. While many think he may have killed someone in his past, now others believe he will be the next villager to embark on a murder spree.
John is currently in a relationship with Aaron Dingle, his brother’s ex-husband. But with the secrecy surrounding his past, could murder be on John’s mind?
We know Anthony’s murder takes place next week. And one fan seems to think this might help bring out John’s criminal past.
They wrote: “Don’t worry everyone. I think secret serial killer John Sugden finds out and murders Anthony.”
That fan isn’t the only one who thinks John could be linked to an Emmerdale death.
Another commented: “I hope John is a serial killer.”
A third: “Do we have a potential serial killer coming in? Could it be John?”
John Sugden’s mysterious background
John first brought suspicion from fans when he kept his past with the mysterious Aidan Moore a secret.
However, he did eventually explain to Aaron that Aidan was someone he once loved, but unfortunately died in Afghanistan and he couldn’t save him.
At the time, viewers wondered if John was telling the truth. And it seems many still don’t trust him. Did John actually murder Aidan? And if he did, does that mean Aaron is in danger? If so, this could be a fantastic way to bring Robert Sugden back in the mix – fans are desperate for his return!
And as other fans think John is using a fake identity and may actually be Aidan Moore.
Do we have another serial killer on our screens? And is he going to cause the next Emmerdale death?
Read more: As Emmerdale releases ‘horrifying’ trailer for Anthony’s murder, fans ‘rule out’ on suspect
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