On October 14th, a shocking discovery turned a peaceful day into chaos when a body

was found floating in the river. The victim was identified as Joel Deerings, prompting an immediate

police investigation. News spread quickly through the community, especially following

investigator Kit Green’s visit with Lauren Bolton and DD Bailey, who had been tormented by Joel for months. Lauren, having suffered his grooming and harassment, was relieved to learn he could no longer harm them, particularly as she feared for her unborn child’s safety.

However, as the investigation unfolded, it became clear that Joel’s death was not an accident. Authorities discovered he had been murdered before being dumped in the river. This revelation sent shockwaves through the street, and suspicion fell on several characters, including DD, who had hinted at possible revenge.

In an emotional moment, DD was seen waking from a nightmare, haunted by guilt and fear of being implicated. Meanwhile, Kit was probing Lauren about her whereabouts on the night of Joel’s death, while other characters, including DD’s father Ed and uncle Ronnie, exchanged worried glances upon hearing the news of Joel’s murder.

As the episode progressed, the tension escalated. DD informed her family of the murder, prompting Ed and Ronnie to discuss their own involvement and potential implications. They were visibly anxious about the police investigation, especially as suspicions began to swirl around them.

With the investigation ongoing, Kit and Craig were monitoring CCTV footage, piecing together Joel’s final moments. Witnesses had seen the body in the river, and Kit was determined to get to the bottom of the case. The postmortem revealed that Joel had been struck twice in the head with a heavy object, likely a crowbar.

As the episode came to a close, the spotlight shifted to Mason, who was seen disposing of a crowbar, raising further suspicions about his involvement. The web of potential suspects continued to expand, with Ed, Ronnie, and Mason all facing scrutiny as the police pieced together the timeline of events leading to Joel’s death.

In the coming weeks, viewers can expect more twists and revelations as the investigation deepens. With multiple characters harboring motives and secrets, the question looms: Who truly killed Joel Deerings?