“It Was Sarah…” – Emmerdale Finally Reveals Who Caused Dr Todd’s Brutal Death, But The Truth Is Even More Devastating 👇
This article contains spoiler’s from tonight’s episode of Emmerdale at 7pm.
The grim reaper has finally come for the despicable Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale when the villain is brutally murdered. Think you’ve guessed the killer? Think again.
The Demon Doctor of the Dales has enjoyed a reign of terror in the village.
Her first target was Jacob Sugden (Joe-Warren Plant), whose life she made a living hell by turning the hospital where he was training to be a doctor into a toxic work environment with her constant bullying.
![FROM ITV STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 7th April 2026 Emmerdale - Ep 10549 Sunday 12th April 2026 Jacob Gallagher [JOE-WARREN PLANT] is relieved when Todd [CAROLINE HARKER] assures him things are fine between them, unaware that Todd is recording an audio log accusing Jacob of obsessive behavior. 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](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SEI_293240813-dfac.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Just when viewers thought Todd couldn’t sink any lower,she uncovered Charity Dingle’s (Emma Atkins) surrogate baby secret and used to blackmail her. But Charity fought back.
![FROM ITV STRICT EMBARGO - No Use Before Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Emmerdale - Ep 10588 Sunday 7th June 2026 Overwhelmed with guilt and drinking heavily, Charity Dingle [EMM ATKINS] confronts Todd [CAROLINE HARKER] and dares her to expose the secret. Todd backs down, seemingly unable to publicly destroy Sarah's life. 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](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SEI_299836272-2_189bfa.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Then the unthinkable happened. Dr Todd sexually assaulted Charity.
In the devastating aftermath, Charity reported her to the police only to be told there was not enough evidence to convict. Todd claimed the sex was consensual, a simple drunken fumble after a party.
Just like Jacob, Charity soon discovered that the reputation she’d built up as a community-spirited doctor acted as a shield for Todd, the perfect cover for her terrible crimes.
Like the coward she is, Todd fled the village for a while to avoid scrutiny. This week, she returned to the Dales after running into Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker).
Unfortunately for Todd, she was unable to simply drop Manpreet off at home and make a discreet exit thanks to Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick), who gave her ex a public verbal skewering for the all the pain and suffering that she’s inflicted on Charity.
This was in hindsight a bad idea on Vanessa’s part, as it prompted a livid and humiliated Todd decided to confront Charity directly.
Which brings us to today’s episode. The epic, final confrontation between Todd and Charity that ended with the monster losing her life.
Refusing to leave, Todd took Charity’s phone to stop her from calling for help and sneered that they need to get a few things straight.
But her angry retelling of Vanessa’s outburst garners no sympathy from Charity, who is glad that her ex found out what Todd truly is. Turning nasty, Todd threatened to sue Charity for slander. But it got worse…
To Charity’s horror, Todd still refuses to acknowledge that what she did to her was rape and even accused her of being in love with her. Disgusted, Charity warned her attacker never to show her face in the village again, but twisted Todd called her bluff and insisted that Charity is enjoying seeing her again.
When Charity refused to be silenced, Todd threatened to tell Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) the truth about her surrogate baby; that their daughter is not Jacob’s child, but the result of Charity cheating on her husband Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) with Ross Barton (Michael Parr).
Talk about a red rag to a bull. Charity flew at a terrified Doctor Todd, pulling her hair and pinning her to the sofa.
In an impassioned speech to a suddenly scared Todd, Charity took her power back and let Todd know in no uncertain terms who the real liar is.
But she’s not the only one who has reached this conclusion. Because Sarah was stood in the doorway… and she has heard every word.
In total disbelief, Sarah struggled to process what Todd has done to her grandmother as Charity tried to calm her down. But Sarah will not be calmed and insisted on going to the police.
Evil to the end, Todd laughed and cruelly insisted that Charity is lying, even after everything she just shared. Fiercely protective of her grandmother, Sarah snapped and pushed Todd towards the door in a rage…
… causing the not-so-good doctor to stumble, hit her head against the corner of the table, and tumble to the ground, blood spilling from her head.
Staring at a lifeless Doctor Todd, horror-stricken Sarah reels to realise that she’s just become a killer.
Meanwhile, alleged ex-copper Serena Sugden (Casey Al-Shaqsy) is confiding her worries about Charity’s wellbeing in Vanessa and decides that she’s going to drop in unannounced…
Is it all over already for Sarah?