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Suspect: Abi Branning
Alibi, possible motive and reasons leading to the suspicion of Abi Branning in the death of Lucy Beale.
Connection to Lucy: Friend an sister of best friend, Lauren Branning
Abi ran over her pet dog, Tramp.
Things die!Abi Branning
- Alibi: Claims to have been at home with her dad at the time of Lucy's death
- Possiblemotive: Jealousy
Having already stalked and attempted to drown her sister, Abi has since destroyed evidence at the car lot and killed her own dog. All in all her past and continuing erratic behaviour don’t exactly show her to be the most calm and collected character on the Square. While she claims she was at home all night with her dad, she was left alone for five minutes when Max went out to walk their dog.
Lucy Beale: Alibi - Abi Branning
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Number one suspect
Lorna Fitzgerald reacts to Tuesday night's revelation that Abi could be Lucy's killer.
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Killer instinct...
I’ve always said Ian, because I think it’s the biggest shock and would make a great story. If it is actually Ian I’ll be shocked, but I think it is Ian. He’s been in it the longest; it’s his daughter... it would be a shock. It’s a winner.Lorna Fitzgerald
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Other evidence and suspects
Take a look at some of the earlier evidence and suspects surrounding the murder of Lucy Beale.
