A new murder mystery is creeping closer in Coronation Street, and fans are already deep into speculation mode. With five names repeatedly circling the conversation and no clear confirmation on whether viewers will first learn the victim or the killer, the storyline feels deliberately disorienting, and that’s exactly what’s fuelling the theories. So if the show really is setting up a long, slow reveal; which pairing makes the most sense? Or is everyone looking in the wrong direction?
Megan Walsh and Maggie Driscoll
This is one of the strongest theories doing the rounds. Many fans believe Megan could be the victim, with Maggie snapping after discovering Megan’s involvement with Will. The idea that Maggie might see it as grooming, or a betrayal too far, has convinced viewers that emotions, not logic, could drive the act.
Others point out that Maggie may not yet know Megan is pregnant, or that the pregnancy could end before it ever becomes a factor. That uncertainty removes the moral barrier and makes this theory disturbingly believable, especially given Maggie’s unresolved past and simmering intensity.
Carl Webster and Theo Silverton
Carl’s name keeps surfacing, particularly after he pushed Theo and later overheard Theo confessing to killing Billy. In soap terms, that’s a dangerous amount of knowledge for one person to carry, and fans think Carl may be silenced before he can expose the truth.
Still, some viewers feel this is too neat. With Carl newly revealed as Debbie’s son, many doubt the show would cut that storyline short. Others argue the growing list of suspects around Carl is exactly why he feels like the intended victim.
Megan Walsh and Will
A darker twist suggests Will could kill Megan in a jealous or panicked rage, with Maggie stepping in afterward to protect him. This theory appeals to fans who expect the storyline to lean into moral complexity rather than a straight whodunnit.
If true, it would turn Maggie from killer to accomplice; a role that fits neatly with her history of secrets and questionable choices. It would also explain why suspicion spreads so widely while the real truth stays buried.
Carl Webster
Some fans believe Carl won’t die at all but will instead be framed. With names like Kevin, Abi, Theo, Ron, and even Jodie floated as potential culprits, the idea that someone else dies while Carl takes the blame has gained traction.
This would allow the show to stretch the mystery, keep Carl in play, and push multiple characters into crisis mode at once. It’s messy, layered, and exactly the kind of slow-burn chaos Weatherfield does best.
One body. Five names. And far too many secrets waiting to explode. The only question left is, are fans even guessing the right victim yet? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.