Tom to die in Christmas whodunnit? Emmerdale fans now convinced they’ve spotted all the clues he’s going to be murdered

Emmerdale’s Tom King could be set to die in a huge Christmas whodunnit storyline, according to a new fan theory.

It’s been a year since Tom started his horrible abuse towards Belle Dingle. At the very start of their relationship things appeared to be going well. But slowly Tom began switch, becoming more and more evil as the episodes went on.

Eventually it turned into a full abusive relationship – both emotionally and physically. Viewers have been deeply disturbed by some of the twists and turns in the storyline so far. But could the biggest plot twist be right around the corner?

As fans know Emmerdale’s Tom’s time is running out, as it’s been confirmed that the end is in sight. While many hope that ending is Belle getting the justice she deserves, could it actually be Tom’s death?

A new fan theory on Reddit appears to suggest that a huge murder whodunnit is just around the corner. And they have the clues to back them up.

Emmerdale’s Tom King murdered Christmas?

The first user to put the theory forward wrote: “They’re setting Tom up to be killed at Christmas. I’m calling it. A tired old soap plot line but you can see it coming. The way he’s in people’s faces – like Cain and Paddy. He’s going around the entire village giving everyone a reason to kill him.”

The fan even gave suggestions on the suspects and how it could be revealed to the audience: “There will be tonnes of episodes showing who did what from their perspective. It will end up being Amelia that kills him. Or someone totally random like Claudette.”

While killing the villain in a soap mystery is a storyline that has happened countless times, even recently in their ITV rival soap, Coronation Street, many hoped Tom would face the justice Belle deserved.

One fan admitted they hope this isn’t what the writers are lining up. They even explained they want Piper the dog to come back, which will help prove Belle’s case.

Fans predict Tom’s ending

“I personally would enjoy a scenario where his lies and misdeeds are exposed, culminating in Piper returning. Then he goes to prison. It would be a far more satisfying outcome.”

Another agreed, adding they think it will take centre stage on Christmas Day. “I think it will happen on Christmas Day. It will be similar to Joel in Corrie. So similar that Belle will be the killer.”

While a third fan agreed they think he will die, they don’t think it will be a murder.

“Everything will come out about him. But rather than being killed by someone, he will die accidentally. Then none of the characters are trapped in a murder storyline, and Belle and us viewers get to move on from Tom.”

Well, Christmas Day isn’t too far away. So will Tom face justice in the way Belle deserves? Or is there about to be another murderer in the Dales?