Fans of EastEnders believe that crucial evidence has been overlooked by the police, which could exonerate Sonia Fowler in the murder case of Debbie Colwell.

This week, the BBC soap delivered a shocking twist when Sonia was officially charged with Debbie’s murder, while the real culprit, Reiss Colwell, walked free. Both Sonia and Reiss had been arrested and questioned about the suspicious circumstances surrounding Debbie’s death, but only Sonia faced charges.

Police officers claimed to have substantial evidence proving that Debbie’s death at the care home was the result of foul play. However, despite lying about his whereabouts, Reiss was released, while Sonia was left to take the fall for the crime.

Debbie, who had suffered a stroke years earlier, had been receiving care at the facility, but Reiss struggled to afford the fees due to mounting debts. In an attempt to cover his financial struggles, he resorted to various fraudulent schemes. Eventually, it appeared that he had taken drastic action, sneaking into the care home undetected and ultimately causing Debbie’s death.

Sonia had visited Debbie earlier that day but seemingly forgot to sign the visitor register, leaving a gap in her timeline. This omission, coupled with her lack of a solid alibi and the assumption that she had a motive, led authorities to believe she was responsible for Debbie’s death.

However, viewers were quick to challenge this conclusion, arguing that vital evidence had been ignored. Many pointed out that the care home likely had some form of security or surveillance system that could confirm the movements of both Sonia and Reiss on the day of Debbie’s death.

Fans speculated that CCTV cameras, either inside or outside the care home, would have recorded crucial footage, showing exactly when Sonia entered and exited the building. This evidence could ultimately prove whether she was involved in Debbie’s death or not.

Additionally, such footage might confirm that Reiss was present at the care home before sneaking out unseen, potentially placing him with Debbie at the time of her death. Viewers took to social media to voice their theories, with one fan questioning, “Where’s the CCTV from the care home that shows Reiss there?” Another added, “There would have been CCTV in the home.”

As the storyline continues to unfold, fans remain hopeful that the truth will come to light and that Sonia will be cleared of all charges. Meanwhile, the fate of Reiss hangs in the balance as more details emerge about the case. Could the missing footage be the key to revealing what really happened that day?