Coronation Street fans have developed a compelling theory that Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) may not actually be the killer of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), potentially upending the current storyline. The Weatherfield resident was arrested for the murder after striking Theo with a metal pipe on rooftop scaffolding, causing him to fall to his death on the Cobbles. However, viewers are unconvinced that a beloved legacy character of 23 years would be written off for such a villain.
Fan theories suggest a second murderer
On the Metro Facebook page, fans have shared theories that someone else finished off Theo after Sarah's blow. One fan wrote: 'I don't think that she is a murderer. I think someone else did it.' Another agreed: 'Sarah thinks she's killed Theo! Someone else maybe finished him off. Time will tell.' These theories would bring the whodunnit back to square one, with several suspects emerging.
A popular suspect is Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown), who has a history of meddling and assaulted Sarah to stop her from revealing a box of stolen trinkets. One fan theorized: 'Ok, she did what she did. But Jodie is the one who really killed him.' Another fan pointed to Danielle Silverton (Natalie Anderson), Theo's bitter ex-wife, who was furious that Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) would get Theo's life insurance and was present on the Cobbles that night.
Gary Windass emerges as a plausible culprit
The most compelling theory, according to fans, involves Gary Windass (Mikey North). One fan wrote: 'Be a twist yet. I reckon Gary finished him off.' The theory suggests that while disposing of the body, Gary discovered Theo was still alive and killed him to protect Sarah, Todd, Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby), and others from further harm. This would be consistent with Gary's protective nature and his past experience with covering up crimes.
Sarah's fiancé, DS Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), is encouraging her to pin the murder on Gary, but this plan is expected to backfire. The soap gods demand justice, and Sarah's arrest seems imminent. However, if the second murderer theory proves true, it could save Sarah from prison and keep her on the street.
As soap theories go, the second murderer theory for the Theo whodunnit is highly convincing, but whether it will come true remains to be seen. The storyline continues to unfold on Coronation Street.
