Emmerdale fans are piecing together clues and forming theories about

who might be responsible for Nate Robinson’s (Jurell Carter)

death after Amy Wyatt (Natalie Jamieson) tragically spotted his body in a frozen lake.

With a growing list of suspects, the mystery surrounding his demise has deepened, leaving viewers eager to uncover the truth.

Amy Wyatt’s Chilling Discovery

Before her heartbreaking death, Amy managed to utter Nate’s name to Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano),

but it remains unclear whether he fully registered what she was trying to say.

Her final words added fuel to the speculation that Nate was indeed the corpse she saw beneath the icy water.

Since then, his absence has raised questions, especially when a birthday present allegedly from him arrived for his daughter, Frankie. But with no sign of Nate for months and no responses to messages about the limo crash, fans are now questioning—who really sent the  gift? And, more importantly, who was responsible for Nate’s death?

A Mysterious Gift Raises More Questions

During Tuesday night’s episode, Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) visited Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) to drop off a gift for Frankie. However, he also handed Tracy another package, one that had mysteriously been left on her doorstep.

“Thank you for remembering it’s her birthday with everything going on,” Tracy said as she encouraged Frankie to open her present.

To Tracy’s shock, the gift was supposedly from Nate himself. “Oh, it’s from Daddy,” she said in disbelief before urging Frankie to see what he had sent.

This revelation left both Tracy and Cain uneasy. When Cain asked if Tracy had heard from Nate, she admitted that she had left him a message about the crash, but he never responded. Cain pointed out that at least Nate had sent a present, but Tracy wasn’t reassured. “I reckon she would have preferred to see him in person,” she sighed.

The arrival of the gift has left fans questioning—if Nate is truly dead, who sent the present on his behalf?

Fan Theories: Who Killed Nate?

Since Amy confirmed the body she saw in the lake was Nate’s, speculation has been rife about how he ended up there and who was responsible for his death.

Previously, names such as Caleb Milligan (Will Ash) and John Sugden (Olivier Farnworth) were thrown into the mix as potential culprits. However, after Tuesday’s episode, attention has shifted to another unexpected character—Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker).

During the church vigil, Manpreet was seen messaging an unknown person, an action that did not go unnoticed by eagle-eyed viewers. Many now believe her cryptic messages could be linked to Nate’s death.

One fan posted in a Facebook discussion group:

“If it is Nate in the lake, who is going to the big effort to buy Frankie, Nate’s daughter, a birthday present off her daddy, left on the doorstep?”

This sparked several responses, with one viewer suggesting: “The doctor with her dodgy texts.” Another asked: “Ohh yeah, who is Manpreet texting?”

Some fans believe that Nate’s death could be connected to a yet-to-be-introduced character. “It may be that dodgy new character coming in? Perhaps he’s a nephew of hers,” speculated one viewer.

Could Cain Be Involved?

While some fans are focusing on Manpreet’s secretive behavior, others suspect Cain Dingle.

One fan theorized: “Cain, as she’s his granddaughter?” referring to Cain’s deep-rooted protective nature over his family.

Others remain convinced that either Caleb or John are responsible. “Caleb killed him,” one fan declared, while another argued, “I still think Cain, time will tell.”

Additionally, some viewers believe Meena Jutla (Paige Sandhu), Manpreet’s notorious serial killer sister, could somehow be connected to Nate’s fate. While Meena was last seen behind bars, her past murderous ways have left a lasting impression, and some fans wonder if she could still be influencing events from prison.

What Happens Next?

With the mystery surrounding Nate’s death deepening, Emmerdale fans are eagerly awaiting more revelations. Will Manpreet’s cryptic messages lead to a shocking twist? Is Cain hiding a deadly secret? Or could Caleb or John be the ones responsible for Nate’s tragic end?

As the storyline unfolds, one thing is certain—secrets never stay buried in Emmerdale, and the truth about Nate’s death is bound to come to light sooner rather than later.