DS Lisa Connor-Swain (Vicky Myers) turned her attention to another Coronation Street resident in tonight's episode, as the investigation into Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright) murder continued. Following the discovery of Theo's body, Lisa and DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) informed the Weatherfield residents earlier this week that they believe he was killed by someone.
In the spotlight for questioning first were the people who interacted with Theo the most prior to his demise: Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) and George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). Lisa was particularly curious about George's movements after discovering he was hiding a bloodied shirt in the funeral parlour. He explained that the blood came from Theo when he had a fight with him in the flat. The mistake George made that ultimately moved him up the list of prime suspects was failing to tell Lisa that he went for a walk the night Theo died, and then suddenly remembering this piece of information. He was kept in a cell overnight but released due to a lack of evidence suggesting he killed Theo.
As tonight's episode opened, Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) found Gary Windass (Mikey North) at the builder's yard in the early hours of the morning. He lied to her about what he was up to but eventually revealed the truth. He explained to Maria that he was the one who smashed Theo's windscreen on his van and was deleting the CCTV footage of him to prevent landing in any trouble. Given that Gary was once Theo's mate, he was not going to bypass questioning at the station. There, Lisa's ears pricked up when Gary stated that the CCTV at the yard deletes itself after a week. Gary was let go due to the fact that Maria was interviewed by Lisa and revealed that the CCTV footage was deleted because they were having 'private time' in the yard the night Theo was killed. It put Gary in the clear, but not permanently.
As the episode drew to a close, Tim and Sally Metcalfe (Joe Duttine and Sally Dynevor) were flicking through pictures they took at Swarla's wedding, which took place on the same day Theo died. Unbeknownst to them, Gary was in the background of one of their pictures, placing him firmly at the scene. This new evidence raises questions about what else Gary was doing that night.
What's Next for Gary?
With Gary now placed at the murder scene, the investigation is likely to take a new direction. Lisa and Kit will have to re-evaluate their suspects, and Gary may find himself back in the hot seat. Meanwhile, George Shuttleworth's release leaves the door open for other suspects, including Todd Grimshaw, who has yet to be fully cleared.
Other Suspects in the Frame
As the murder hunt continues, several other characters remain under suspicion. Danielle has made a huge confession about Theo after his death, and Lisa is torn between two suspects. Coronation Street has confirmed six characters who could have killed Theo, ensuring plenty of drama ahead.
