![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_303610162-1378.jpg\")
\n\t\tAnother murder (Picture: ITV\/Metro)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tAnother murder (Picture: ITV\/Metro)<\/p>\n
Doctor Caitlin Todd<\/a> (Caroline Harker<\/a>) has been killed in Emmerdale \u2013 and the list of suspects is very long.<\/p>\n The character was introduced to us last year, during a small storyline that looked at Jacob Sugden<\/a>\u2019s (Joe-Warren Plant) first experience working at an NHS hospital. <\/p>\n She made a return earlier this year, as part of the ITV soap\u2019s efforts to shine a light on workplace bullying. <\/p>\n Dr Todd made Jacob\u2019s life a living hell while they worked together. In April, she helped Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) give birth to baby Leyla, and then learnt that the little girl isn\u2019t actually Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) and Jacob\u2019s child.<\/p>\n The wicked woman then proceeded to blackmail Charity over the secret. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAsk Metro<\/p>\n Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about \u2013 powered by Metro and trusted publications.<\/p>\n Everything changed a<\/a> couple of weeks ago<\/a>, when Doctor Todd raped Charity. She was confronted by Charity\u2019s partner Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) in yesterday\u2019s instalment, but walked away from the situation with a smile on her face, believing there was zero chance of her getting convicted for the attack.<\/p>\n The last we saw of this villain, she was lying on the floor surrounded by a pool of blood. This scene was a flashforward, meaning Doctor Todd will be killed by someone in the near future.<\/p>\n But who?<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at all of the possible suspects\u2026<\/p>\n Mackenzie Boyd<\/p>\n \t\t Mackenzie told Doctor Todd<\/a> in tonight\u2019s episode that if she goes near Charity again, he\u2019ll \u2018bury her\u2019. <\/p>\n He was a very angry man, but will Mack go as far as killing Caitlin?<\/p>\n Given everything that happened during their confrontation, he\u2019s bound to be a prime suspect in the investigation, but will a great deal of focus on him mean he\u2019s actually innocent?<\/p>\n Charity Dingle<\/p>\n \t\t Even though she\u2019s pursuing the police investigation, Charity doesn\u2019t have a lot of hope in her heart at the moment that Caitlin will get convicted. <\/p>\n This is because of the lack of evidence, the blackmail situation being treated as a different case, and the fact the police are calling what happened to Charity \u2018sexual assault\u2019, not rape.<\/p>\n If she loses faith, could Charity attempt to seek justice a different way?<\/p>\n Jacob Sugden<\/p>\n \t\t During the part of this story that saw Caitlin bully Jacob, he attempted to report her to HR. He was then told that Doctor Todd had filed a complaint against him, and had a case full of false evidence that implied Jacob was obsessed with her.<\/a><\/p>\n He gave up the fight, and stayed well away from her when she retired and began spending more time in the village. <\/p>\n If Jacob learns about what happened to Charity, could he get revenge on behalf of both of them? <\/p>\n Sarah Sugden<\/p>\n \t\t The possibility Sarah killing Todd in a violent rage seems unlikely, but there is a chance she will murder her accidentally. <\/p>\n This woman has hurt a number of people who Sarah loves \u2013 maybe she will do something after learning about Charity\u2019s rape and the blackmail?<\/p>\n Vanessa Woodfield<\/p>\n \t\t Vanessa is still totally oblivious to the truth about love interest Doctor Todd. When Caitlin was bullying Jacob, Vanessa believed her comments about the young man being obsessed with her, and even went as far as saying that Leyla \u2013 his late mum \u2013 would be ashamed of Jacob for treating a woman so badly. <\/p>\n Vanessa will inevitably learn the full truth about Caitlin, which means she will discover what happened to ex Charity. <\/p>\n The local vet doesn\u2019t scream violent murderer, but it\u2019s possible she could be capable of ending Caitlin\u2019s life amid her feelings of hurt, anger and betrayal.<\/p>\n Ross Barton<\/p>\n \t\t While Ross has made it clear that he intends to keep away from baby Leyla, discovering that Charity was raped and blackmailed by the woman who knew their secret could change everything for him. <\/p>\n On top of that, Mackenzie\u2019s friendship with Ross is going to be destroyed now he knows the truth about Leyla. <\/p>\n Doctor Todd\u2019s actions will hugely impact Ross\u2019 life \u2013 but will this be enough for him to end hers?<\/p>\n Cain Dingle<\/p>\n \t\t Charity still hasn\u2019t given the St Christopher necklace back to Cain Dingle<\/a> (Jeff Hordley<\/a>). The rule that was created was to hand it back when she\u2019s in some sort of trouble. No matter what it is, Cain vowed to be there for her. <\/a><\/p>\n If Charity hands it back and then tells Cain everything, will his next move see him confront Doctor Todd?<\/p>\n Ryan Stocks<\/p>\n \t\t Ryan Stocks (James Moore) was<\/a> left devastated this week when he asked Charity why she\u2019s been behaving so differently around him. When he questioned what exactly he\u2019s done wrong, Ryan\u2019s heart broke when Charity said \u2018you were born\u2019.<\/p>\n Being raped by Doctor Todd is bringing back memories of the abuse Charity suffered at the hands of DI Bails, who is also Ryan\u2019s biological father. If Ryan learns about what his mum has gone through, will he try and take action?<\/p>\n Chas Dingle<\/p>\n \t\t Just like Cain, Chas Dingle<\/a> (Lucy Pargeter) will do anything to protect someone she loves. <\/p>\n The difference between these two siblings is that Chas has her head screwed on far more than Cain, so choosing to murder Caitlin doesn\u2019t seem a possibility, as Chas will worry too much about covering it up, or going to prison and leaving Eve without a mum. <\/p>\n This increases the chance that, just like Sarah, Chas could kill Doctor Todd unintentionally. <\/p>\n Serena Sugden <\/p>\n \t\t Newbie Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) seems kind on the surface. She\u2019s incredibly supportive towards Charity, and has had positive conversations with quite a lot of Emmerdale residents already. <\/p>\n The problem we have is that the last time a new Sugden was introduced, it was John, who enjoyed putting people in danger just so he could swoop in and save them.<\/p>\n Serena has already confirmed that she knew John \u2013 could she be going down a similar dark path to her relative?<\/p>\n Noah Dingle<\/p>\n \t\t Noah Dingle (Jack Downham) hasn\u2019t been on our screens a lot this week, but what\u2019s important to remember is that the moment which confirmed Doctor Todd\u2019s death happens in the near future.<\/p>\n It means we have a period of time now to discover what occurs in the lead up to Caitlin\u2019s murder, increasing the chance that Noah will attempt to do something if he discovers what his mum has been put through.<\/p>\n Noah has a criminal record after stalking and harassing Chloe Harris a couple of years ago. There is a darkness inside of him \u2013 but will it resurface in the coming weeks?<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Mackenzie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_301752237-42c3.jpg\")
\n\t\tMackenzie told Caitlin that he\u2019d bury her (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"An](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_300045323-b959.jpg\")
\n\t\tCharity Dingle has been struggling with the lack of justice (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Doctor](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/19_04_emm_todd_jacob-d296.jpg\")
\n\t\tJacob tried to report Doctor Todd (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Katie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC03479-96f2-e1780931836195.jpg\")
\n\t\tSarah could\u2019ve snapped (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Vanessa](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/30_04_emm_darts_01-9e4b.jpg\")
\n\t\tVanessa Woodfield fell for Caitlin\u2019s charms (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Michael](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_222035255-c4dc.jpg\")
\n\t\tRoss Barton is definitely capable (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Cain](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/29_04_emm_liam_cain_02-328f-e1777449626920.jpg\")
\n\t\tCain doesn\u2019t know anything about Charity\u2019s situation (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Ryan](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ryan-and-charity-in-the-pub-in-emmerdale.png\")
\n\t\tRyan Stocks has been left devastated by Charity\u2019s recent behaviour (Pictures: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Chas](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/02_06_emm_kim_charity_chas_03-e5c6.jpg\")
\n\t\tChas learnt about Doctor Todd blackmailing Charity (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Charity](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_301752245-2e54.jpg\")
\n\t\tNo-one knows who Serena Sugden is \u2013 yet (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Noah](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_237708633-4d4f.jpg\")
\n\t\tIt would be unexpected, that\u2019s for certain! (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
\nMORE: Huge Emmerdale character dead as murder shocker unfolds<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMORE: Nightmare in Emmerdale as Dr Todd stages return<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMORE: Charity takes on Dr Todd in Emmerdale \u2013 and the police take Mack<\/a><\/p>\n