Tracy accuses Cain of Nate's murder, but next week she's the one in the frame thanks to John

John's determined to help Cain

Accusations began to fly as the police revealed that Nate’s the mystery body in Emmerdale tonight (Thursday, June 5) – leaving Cain Dingle and Tracy Robinson with some tough questions to answer.

And, as the news of Nate’s death began to spread, his friends and family desperately scrabbled for answers.

This spelled even worse news for Cain, who became prime suspect after Tracy began to question his motives and behaviour. And that parting punch he dealt his son isn’t doing him any favours…

Cain is questioned by the police in Emmerdale
Cain was shocked to learn that Nate’s dead… and he’s prime suspect (Credit: ITV)

Cain came under fire in Emmerdale tonight

Can was in an uncharacteristically good mood after Ruby managed to escape the consequences of her attempted accusation yesterday.

However, this wasn’t to last – a knock on the door heralded the arrival of a police officer, who informed him that the body in the lake belonged to Nate.

Back in the village, Tracy was getting the same devastating news. As DS Walsh (recognise her?) revealed that Nate was dead, Tracy filled the police in on his last movements.

This included the information that Cain had beaten him up shortly before Nate’s disappearance, and that John was the last person to see him alive.

At the station, Cain was forced to answer a series of difficult questions about his final interaction with Nate. He was released following his interview, but his strangely apologetic behaviour soon had Tracy wondering whether he might have killed Nate after all.

But, as Emmerdale spoilers next week reveal, Tracy should be more worried for herself…

John is questioned by the police in Emmerdale
John tries to persuade the police that Cain didn’t do it (Credit: ITV)

John sets Tracy up to protect Cain in Emmerdale spoilers

The investigation into Nate’s death continues in Emmerdale next week, as the police begin questioning Nate’s friends and family. As the last person to see him alive, John is questioned over Nate’s disappearance. During the interview, he tries his best to protect Cain.

Meanwhile, when Tracy walks by, Sam lashes out at her for pointing the finger at Cain. Unsettled by Tracy’s accusations, Cain wonders whether she might be responsible for Nate’s death.

As John reassures Cain that the police will find another avenue for investigation soon, John sets a plan into motion. The next day, the police arrive at Tug Gyll with a search warrant.

Tracy assures them that they’ll find nothing, but is shocked when the police find Nate’s phone in Frankie’s playhouse. The police take her down the station, where they reveal that there’s no record of the removal man who supposedly took Nate’s things to Shetland.

Struggling for answers, she tells the police that she was with Vanessa when Nate disappeared. Later, in the cafe, she asks Vanessa to corroborate her false alibi.

Later, when DS Walsh visits the Vet’s surgery, she asks Vanessa to bake up Tracy’s alibi with an official statement. What will Tracy do?

Bec Zacharia

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