ITV Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 Emmerdale drops big clues ahead of 'who killed Ray' huge flashback week The truth about Ray's killer is revealed next week April Windsor Laurel Thomas Marlon Dingle Ray Walters Rhona Goskirk Who Killed Ray? Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 Tonight’s Emmerdale (Friday January 16) lined-up the suspects in the who killed Ray plot and dropped clues over what’s to come from next week’s big flashbacks. The truth about Ray’s death will be revealed, but which of these villagers did it? Or was it someone else all together? These are the villagers under suspicion of killing Ray (Credit: ITV) Jai made accusations over who killed Ray in Emmerdale tonight After being taken in for more police questioning, Jai Sharma was under more scutiny tonight. As all eyes were on him in the Woolpack thinking there is no smoke without fire, Jai defended himself by accusing April and Dylan of the murder. They looked uncomfortable and later the family tried to make them feel better. But it was clear the question of who did kill Ray is on everyone’s lips. After accusing April, Jai went to question Laurel, who he believes is behind the murder. He told her her secret would be safe with him, but she threw him out denying it all. Jai knew something was rattling her though and was sure that was the guilt. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers As Laurel, Arthur, April, Ross, Rhona, Marlon, Paddy, Dylan and Jai all gathered outside the Woolpack, Jai firmly stated he did not have anything to do with Ray’s death. Jai insisted it had to be someone from round the village. As he spoke, brief flashbacks setting up what happens next week showed on screen. Laurel was seen looking horrified. April was sobbing to Ross, showing him something on her hands. Marlon was seen taking a knife out of his pocket and Rhona was mysteriously texting someone. Ross then flashed up with a gun as Jai said: “It’s only a matter of time until the truth comes out.” Ray’s final hours will be told in a series of flashbacks (Credit: ITV) What happens next week It all sets up a week of flashbacks nicely as we will find out who killed Ray. We’ll see Ray following Celia’s murder. He collects himself, wipes his fingerprints from the weapon then grabs his bag before visiting dead Bear. On Monday we will see what happened with Laurel. Ray begs for another chance but she refuses to have him painted as the victim. He asks her to let him walk free, and she does. But then Nicola gets involved and tells Laurel to lure him into a trap to get justice. Meanwhile, Arthur is simmering as he wants revenge for what Ray has done to Laurel. And when he returns home with Ray’s stolen bag, Laurel panics after they find drugs inside. What will they do next? On Tuesday Rhona will be the focus, as she and Marlon spiral over missing April. Rhona is home alone when a shadowy figure arrives – who is it and what do they want? Wednesday is Marlon’s story. Believing Ray knows where April is, he goes with a kitchen knife to get answers. We will also see Paddy learn about Bear’s captivity, Ray making threats against Dylan and Eve, and Ross armed with a gun. It’s Thursday (January 22) that we finally find out what happened to Ray – and who killed him. Expect jaws to hit the floor. Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 By Carena Crawford Jan 16 2026 Next Story
