John looking dodgy on Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Composite: EI)

A new Emmerdale fan theory has predicted that John Sugden is preparing to kill multiple villagers. This comes amid fan speculation that the former soldier is secretly a serial killer plotting his next move.

He and Aaron have spent the week tidying up after Anthony’s death – with Aaron left shouldering the blame after apparently beating the resident monster to death.

Supportive boyfriend John leapt into action, tidying up the crime scene and disposing of Anthony’s body.

To many, John’s coolness under pressure seemed mighty suspect – taking Anthony’s death and the subsequent clean-up in his stride.

John looks angry in Emmerdale
How well do we really know John? (Credit: ITV)

John preparing to kill several villagers, predict Emmerdale fans

Writing on X this week, one fan shared their theory that John is a ‘psychopath’ biding his time until he kills again.

“John is definitely a closet psychopath. It’s just a matter of time until he starts killing off the villagers, and there’s plenty to choose from,” this fan suggested.

Meanwhile, speculation is abound that John is set to strike again. And a number of names are already being thrown around. Bad news, then, for Manpreet – who’s high on the list of potential victims.

Manpreet pulls a face on Emmerdale
Manpreet’s on to John and Aaron (Credit: ITV)

Who will ‘killer’ John murder next?

“John is making this a lot harder than it needed to be, and now Manpreet is on his psycho radar,” said one fan on X, as Manpreet began to grow suspicious of John and Aaron’s activity in the garage.

“Aaron crying again. John will be taking him out at this rate, and not in a nice way,” said another, suggesting that Aaron might be next.

With fans speculating that John has killed before – including the popular theories that he already murdered Nate and finished off Anthony. With the red flags racking up, John has some way to go to clear his name.

Is he a killer?

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