{"id":161589,"date":"2025-06-06T00:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161589\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T00:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:38:11","slug":"emmerdale-legend-framed-for-murder-as-the-police-take-her-away-soaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161589\/","title":{"rendered":"Emmerdale legend &#8216;framed for murder&#8217; as the police take her away | Soaps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_253661303-6071.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23287495\" alt=\"A grim reaper in front of the Emmerdale village\" decoding=\"sync\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tOne villager\u2019s in hot water over Nate\u2019s murder (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Emmerdale\u2019s <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/tracy-shankley\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tracy Metcalfe<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/amy-walsh\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amy Walsh<\/a>) finds herself in the frame for murder after the discovery of <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/nate-robinson-emmerdale\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nate Robinson<\/a>\u2019s (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/jurell-carter\/\" data-track=\"inline-tag-auto-link_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurell Carter<\/a>) body.<\/p>\n<p><a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/25\/nates-body-finally-found-emmerdale-lake-death-dredged-23076697\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nate\u2019s body was discovered last week<\/a>, putting an end to months of speculation from Tracy and Nate\u2019s family as to where he\u2019d gone.<\/p>\n<p>She assumed he\u2019d run off to the Shetland Isles to lick his wounds after a beating from dad<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/cain-dingle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cain Dingle<\/a> (Jeff Hordley) <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/09\/08\/devastating-exit-nate-cain-unleashes-violent-frenzied-attack-21539924\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when he was wrongly accused of kissing Moira<\/a> (Natalie J Robb).<\/p>\n<p>The truth was far darker than that \u2013 Nate had been killed by John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/01\/nate-robinson-emmerdale-happened-23006217\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and dumped in the local lake<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tracy grew to suspect that Cain might have murdered his son\u2026 only to be blindsided when she\u2019s accused of killing him this week.<\/p>\n<p>Taken down the police station for questioning, Tracy is horrified when a key piece of evidence turns up in her home. Has she been framed?<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_245925926_af6076.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22836349\" alt=\"FROM ITV  STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 1st April 2025  Emmerdale - Ep 10260  Monday 7th April 2025  Tracy Robinson [AMY WALSH] pockets some cash from the till, ashamed at what she\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been forced to do in order to survive.   Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com  Photographer - Mark Bruce  This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com\/presscentre\/itvpictures\/terms\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tTracy\u2019s got some tough questions to answer (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>John is desperate to protect Cain when he\u2019s questioned by the police about the day Nate disappeared.<\/p>\n<p>When the interview ends, John hopes that he\u2019s said enough to clear Cain\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a furious <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/sam-dingle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sam Dingle<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/james-hooton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Hooton<\/a>) accosts Tracy over accusing Cain of murder. And, hitting back at the accusations, Cain throws it back in her face \u2013 suggesting she might have killed Nate.<\/p>\n<p>With both parties pointing the finger at each other, John reassures Cain that the police will find evidence of his innocence soon enough. <\/p>\n<p>Determined to clear Cain\u2019s name, he formulates a plan\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/05_06_emm_tracy_police-6efa.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23119263\" alt=\"Tracy and Vanessa sit and talk with the police on Emmerdale\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tTracy\u2019s stunned to be under suspicion of murder (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>The next day, the police arrive at Tug Ghyll with a search warrant. Tracy lets them in adamant, that they\u2019ll find nothing.<\/p>\n<p>However, she\u2019s left gobsmacked when the police find Nate\u2019s phone in Frankie\u2019s playhouse, and haul her down to the station for questioning.<\/p>\n<p>As she tries to protest her innocence, she\u2019s hit with further damning \u2018evidence\u2019 \u2013 the police were unable to find any record of the removal man who supposedly took Nate\u2019s belongings to Shetland.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/04_06_emm_tracy_police_01-8dc0.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23119253\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tThe police take Tracy in for questioning (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Returning home from the police station, Tracy makes it clear to Cain that she still suspects him of Nate\u2019s murder.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, the police reveal that they think Nate was killed on the day he was supposed to leave for Shetland.<\/p>\n<p>Tracy gives them a fake alibi, telling them that she was with sister <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/vanessa-woodfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VanessaWoodfield<\/a> (<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/michelle-hardwick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michelle Hardwick<\/a>) that day.<\/p>\n<p>Later, in the cafe, Tracy asks a shocked Vanessa to corroborate her false alibi.<\/p>\n<p>And, when DS Walsh visits the Vet\u2019s surgery later, she asks her to back up Tracy\u2019s alibi with an official statement.<\/p>\n<p>Will Vanessa agree to lie for her sister?<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_248415360-998b.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23085795\" alt=\"FROM ITV STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Emmerdale - Ep 10278 Monday 28th April 2025 Listening to the voicemail Cain left for Nate later, John Sugden [OLIVER FARNWORTH] panics when Nate???s phone gets another call and accidentally answers it. Eventually deciding to end the call, John throws the phone, unable to cope with his own web of lies. Picture contact - David.crook@itv.com This photograph is (C) ITV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com\/presscentre\/itvpictures\/terms\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><br \/>\n\t\tJohn had Nate\u2019s phone (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n<p>Setting aside the \u2018evidence\u2019 \u2013 <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/28\/john-panics-emmerdale-cain-edges-closer-truth-nate-22967198\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">which includes the phone John was hiding until recently<\/a> \u2013 things don\u2019t look good for Tracy.<\/p>\n<p>Unaware that Nate was dead, she had been using his credit card to make ends meet, giving herself further motive for murder.<\/p>\n<p>Can Tracy clear her name?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>If you\u2019ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/05\/emmerdale-legend-framed-murder-police-take-away-23258416\/mailto:soaps@metro.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soaps@metro.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Join the community by leaving a comment below and\u00a0<a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tv-soaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/05\/nate-robinson-emmerdale-happened-2-23325823\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Who was Nate Robinson in Emmerdale and what happened to him?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/05\/emmerdale-star-confirms-unexpected-exit-addresses-will-ever-return-23335693\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmerdale star confirms unexpected exit \u2013 and addresses if he will ever return<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\">Arrow<br \/>\nMORE: <a data-ico=\"hyperlink-article\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/06\/05\/emmerdale-confirms-john-twist-early-itvx-release-nates-body-identified-23327088\/?ico=more_text_links\" class=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmerdale confirms John twist in early ITVX release as Nate\u2019s body identified<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe Soaps Newsletter \u2013 Weekly<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One villager\u2019s in hot water over Nate\u2019s murder (Picture: ITV) Emmerdale\u2019s Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) finds herself in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":161590,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3937],"tags":[7293,959,77,2163,2238,2164,237,7297,382,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-161589","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tv","8":"tag-amy-walsh","9":"tag-emmerdale","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-john-sugden","12":"tag-nate-robinson-emmerdale","13":"tag-oliver-farnworth","14":"tag-soaps","15":"tag-tracy-shankley","16":"tag-tv","17":"tag-uk","18":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114633631859670120","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/161590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}