In a shocking turn of events on Coronation Street, fans are left reeling as Joel Deering, one of the show’s most notorious villains, meets a
grisly end. His body was discovered on October 14th, sending shockwaves through the community. Craig Tinker, played by Coulson Smith,
informed DS Lisa Swain, portrayed by Vicky Meers, and Kit Green (Jacob Roberts), about the discovery. The postmortem report revealed that Joel suffered two blows to the skull, confirming his death as a murder. Now, fans and detectives alike are left asking, “Who killed Joel Deering?”
The list of suspects is long, and each of them had ample motive. DS Lisa Swain emerges as a prime candidate in the murder investigation. Lisa has made no secret of her disdain for Joel, who was responsible for horrific acts of violence against women, including Lauren Bolton and others. She’s been on a mission to bring Joel to justice for some time, and after his case collapsed, her frustration only grew. So, did Lisa finally snap? The revelation that Joel had been sending threatening messages to Lisa’s own daughter, Betsy Swain, only fueled her hatred. With her job and personal life tangled up in the case, could Lisa have crossed the line from seeking justice to seeking revenge?
Adding to the intrigue, Lisa’s behavior following Joel’s death raises eyebrows. She was seen trembling and visibly shaken, leading some to wonder if she’d been involved in a struggle with Joel. And even more suspiciously, she insisted that Joel’s death was a suicide despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Could this have been a cover-up to hide her own guilt? Lisa’s uncharacteristic focus on this particular conclusion suggests she may be trying to steer the investigation in a direction that exonerates her. Additionally, Lisa’s phone was mysteriously turned off the night Joel was killed, leaving her without an alibi. Was this a calculated move to hide her involvement in the crime?
But Lisa isn’t the only one with a motive. Her daughter, Betsy Swain, also had reason to want Joel dead. Joel’s threats to Betsy were becoming more severe, and she confided in her mother about her fear that Joel might follow through. Could Betsy have taken matters into her own hands to protect herself? After all, Joel’s past actions, including forcing Lauren Bolton to take abortion pills, left a trail of trauma. Betsy may have decided that the only way to stop Joel was to eliminate him for good.
Lauren Bolton is another strong contender for Joel’s killer. After months of grooming and abuse, Lauren had every reason to want Joel out of her life. Joel had not only terrorized her but had also attempted to kill her unborn child. The constant harassment had pushed Lauren to the edge, and she even admitted to seeing someone lurking in the garden the night Joel died. Could Lauren have sought revenge, finally snapping under the weight of Joel’s torment?
Max Turner, Lauren’s friend, was with her the night Joel was killed, and he was prepared to defend her at all costs. Max’s protective instincts could have driven him to commit the murder, especially after seeing the fear in Lauren’s eyes. Though a knife wasn’t used to kill Joel, Max’s willingness to go to such lengths raises questions about his involvement.
DD Bailey, another potential suspect, had access to Joel’s phone tracking app and was well aware of his manipulative behavior. Joel’s actions had jeopardized DD’s career and personal life, giving her a motive to end his reign of terror once and for all. On the day of Joel’s murder, DD made several threats, leaving fans to wonder if she finally carried out her deadly intentions.
As the investigation unfolds, the web of secrets surrounding Joel Deering’s death continues to grow. With so many suspects and so much evidence, Coronation Street fans are left guessing: who really killed Joel Deering, and will they ever be brought to justice? Stay tuned for more shocking revelations!
