Emmerdale viewers were left gobsmacked as it appeared that killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) might have a secret partner in crime following the demise of Nate Robinson (Jurell Carter).

In the latest episode of the ITV soap (August 19), the police carried on with their probe after confirming that Owen Michaels' suicide note, admitting to Nate's murder, had been retrieved post his death.

Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson) was quizzed by the detective about Owen's final movements, while murderer John eavesdropped with an anxious look on his face.

Tracy Robinson (Amy Walsh) was heartbroken upon realising that her husband's murderer could still be at large, and sought comfort from Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley).

(Image: ITV)

Meanwhile, Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) was planning to leave the

See Full Page