Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Nate’s body identified - and Cain accused of his murder

Cain is questioned by the police over Nate's murder
Laura Morgan

Nate’s body is identified in next week’s Emmerdale spoilers as Cain finds himself under suspicion for his son’s murder. Will he go down for a crime he didn’t commit while Nate’s killer John Sugden gets away with it?

Tracy is told about Nate's death in Emmerdale
Tracy discovers the body in the lake was Nate (Credit: ITV)

Nate’s body has been found in Emmerdale spoilers

The village has been rocked by the dark discovery of a body in the lake. Ruby Fox-Miligan and the rest of the murder club fear that it’s Anthony, but viewers already know it’s Nate Robinson.

Frankie’s father was last seen in September when he was about to leave for a new job in Shetland. But he never made it that far after being accidentally killed by John. The medic disposed of Nate’s corpse in the lake and hoped he’d never be found. But secrets don’t stay buried forever.

After identifying the remains as Nate, the police launch their murder investigation. And first up they have to inform Nate’s next of kin. Tracy is told first, then the police head to Butlers to deliver the harrowing news to Cain and Moira.

Cain is questioned by the police in Emmerdale
Cain becomes the prime suspect in Nate’s murder (Credit: ITV)

Cain is in the frame over Nate

As DC Cole reveals Nat’s tragic fate, Cain and Moira reel in devastation and horror. Cain asks if he can visit his son’s body and is shocked to learn that won’t be possible due to the severe levels of decomposition.

Meanwhile, Tracy is also in a state of shock as she recounts Nate’s last moments in the village. She recalls how Cain wrongly accused Nate of having an affair with Moira and attacked him in a fit of rage.

This revelation puts Cain in the frame for Nate’s death and he’s hauled down the station for questioning. Cain is unable to control his rage as the investigating officers delve into his relationship with Nate. But will it succeed in making him look more guilty?

Tracy and Vanessa are suspicious over Cain in Emmerdale
Tracy and Vanessa start to wonder if Cain did it (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale spoilers: There’s a development in Nate’s case

Even Chas, who’s normally her brother’s biggest supporter, starts to wonder if Cain is hiding something. The rest of the family feel the same as they begin to consider what motive Cain had for wanting rid of Nate.

Later, Cain returns to the village and offers Tracy his support. He’s full of remorse over how he treated Nate, which sets Tracy’s mind whirring. She shares her suspicions with sister Vanessa, but will she also believe Cain is capable of murder?

Cain looks sad in Emmerdale

Can Cain convince the police he didn’t do it? (Credit: ITV)

As gossip continues to swirl, Cain is visited by DC Cole. She informs him there’s been a major development in Nate’s case. But will this clear his name? Or is he going to be charged with murder?

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