In a dramatic early release on BBC iPlayer, EastEnders has definitively confirmed the identity of Anthony Trueman's killer, ending weeks of intense speculation amongst viewers. The revelation came in the episode made available on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
The Build-Up to a Christmas Tragedy
The storyline centred on the death of Anthony Trueman, played by Nicholas Bailey, on Christmas Day. He died following an altercation with Zoe Slater, portrayed by Michelle Ryan, where he struck his head. Zoe, believing herself responsible, handed herself over to the police. However, suspicions soon arose that the fatal blow was a subsequent injury to the skull, not the one caused by Zoe.
This led to a web of accusations across Walford. Kat Slater, played by Jessie Wallace, became convinced that Chrissie Watts was framing Zoe for the crime. Meanwhile, Jean Slater suspected newcomer Jasmine Fisher, but her warnings were dismissed by her family.
A Funeral and a Sinister Revelation
The episode featured emotional scenes as Patrick Trueman, alongside Yolande, Denise, and Kim Fox, said goodbye to Anthony's body at the funeral parlour. Jasmine, struggling with guilt and having sought solace in alcohol, initially refused to attend but was persuaded by Patrick's heartfelt words about his son's capacity for good.
The tone then shifted dramatically. In unsettling scenes, Jasmine spoke directly to Anthony's body. She played a video recorded on Christmas Day, which she had kept secret. The footage provided the conclusive evidence viewers had been waiting for.
The Truth Unveiled
The video confirmed the long-held fan theory: Jasmine Fisher is responsible for Anthony Trueman's death. The clip showed that after Zoe Slater was rendered unconscious during the fight, Jasmine intervened. She attacked a violent Anthony to protect her mother, delivering the fatal blow that ultimately caused his demise.
This revelation leaves two major questions hanging over Albert Square: Will Jasmine's secret be exposed? And, more urgently, will Zoe Slater be freed from prison for a crime she did not commit?
EastEnders continues to air on BBC One, with episodes available early on BBC iPlayer.
