A lookback at the most iconic serial killers in soap
Meena’s seductive rampage, Richard Hillman’s legendary exit and THAT Gloved Hand mystery – a lookback at soaps’ most iconic serial killers
- Currently, Corrie fans are gripped by the crimes of Stephen Reid, who has already claimed three victims in a vid to hide his financial troubles
- This year also marks 20 years since the iconic Richard Hillman met his maker
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The world of soap has never been short of serial killers, with its sleepy picturesque settings racking up a body count that would put Midsomer Murders to shame.
From Meena Jutla’s rampage in the Emmerdale village, to Pat Phelan’s brutal killings, viewers have been captivated by these love-to-hate characters who leave chaos in their wake.
Currently, Corrie fans are gripped by the crimes of Stephen Reid, who has already claimed three victims in a vid to hide his financial troubles.
This year also marks 20 years since the iconic Richard Hillman met his maker as he drove his family into the canal after his crimes were exposed.
So, MailOnline takes a trip through the soap archives to look back at some of the most iconic serial killers…
Blast from the past: From Meena’s seductive rampage, Richard Hillman’s legendary exit and THAT Gloved Hand mystery – MailOnline takes a look at some of soaps’ most iconic serial killers
Meena Jutla – Emmerdale
One of soap’s most recent villains came in the form of Meena, a sexy seductive nurse who wouldn’t let anyone stop her from getting what she wants.
The brunette beauty took great pleasure in playing with her victims and claiming they were responsible for their own demise, and claimed three victims during her reign of terror.
After it was revealed that she had killed her best friend Nadina, Meena (played by Paige Sandhu) murdered Leanna Cavanagh to keep her crimes a secret in 2020, and went onto kill Aaron Dingle’s boyfriend Ben Tucker.
In gripping scenes, Meena was then involved in a terrifying pursuit of Victoria Sugden after learning her boyfriend David Metcalfe had cheated on her, attempting to drown her during an outdoor pursuits trip.
The heart-stopping episodes culminated with Andrea Tate’s tragic death in a maze fire, after she saw Meena attempting to end Victoria’s life.
While Meena originally managed to escape the authorities, even kidnapping her sister Manpreet, she returned on Billy Fletcher’s wedding day.
Despite falling from a bridge, Meena survived and was put on trial, continuing to torment Manpreet from behind bars in a bid to earn her freedom.
But, in a surprise twist, she is actually found guilty and thrown behind bars, proving that despite fluttering her eyelashes and playing the victim, she couldn’t escape from her crimes.
Drama! One of soap’s most recent villains came in the form of Meena, a sexy seductive nurse who wouldn’t let anyone stop her from getting what she wants
Tense: While Meena originally managed to escape the authorities, even kidnapping her sister Manpreet, she returned on Billy Fletcher’s wedding day and was later thrown behind bars
The point of no (Rovers) Return! Four years after his last stand, Pat Phelan remains Corrie’s most prolific killer, claiming four lives during his lengthy tenure on the cobbles
Pat Phelan – Coronation Street
Four years after his last stand, Pat Phelan (Conor McIntyre) remains Corrie’s most prolific killer, claiming four lives during his lengthy tenure on the cobbles.
He quickly made enemies of much of the locals after raping Anna Windass, and claimed his first victim, Michael Rodwell, by watching him die of a heart attack with sadistic pleasure.
Phelan then kidnapped Andy Carver, and held him captive in a basement for a months, before forcing him to shoot his associate Vinny Ashford to earn his freedom.
However, in a surprise double-cross, Phelan went back on his promise and killed Andy too so his crimes could be kept a secret.
Tension! Phelan eventually went on the run after tumbling from a cliffside when Eileen discovered his crimes, and returned on Michelle Connor’s wedding day
For months Phelan kept his killings a secret from his wife Eileen, and he continued to upset much of the cobbles with his dodgy business dealings.
When Andy’s friend Luke Britton discovered evidence that implicated him in his disappearance, Phelan disposed of the issue by burning the mechanic alive in his car.
Phelan eventually went on the run after tumbling from a cliffside when Eileen discovered his crimes, and returned on Michelle Connor’s wedding day in a bombshell week of episodes.
Anna finally got her revenge on Phelan by stabbing him to death, bringing his murderous rampage to a permenant end.
Dark: Anna finally got her revenge on Phelan by stabbing him to death, bringing his murderous rampage to a permenant end
Lindsey Roscoe – Hollyoaks
With a total of seven victims, Lindsay (Sophie Austin) remains one of Hollyoaks’ most prolific murderers, and for months viewers were completely clueless to her identity.
Bosses first introduced the mysterious Gloved Hand Killer in 2015, with the elusive villain ending its victims lives by injecting them with potassium chloride.
After 10 long months viewers finally learned that Lindsey was the killer, after she’d ended the lives of Rick Spencer, Will Savage, Mariam Andrews, Phoebe McQueen, Dylan Jenkins, Ashley Davidson and Charles S’Avage.
Brutal: With a total of seven victims, Lindsay Roscoe remains one of Hollyoaks’ most prolific murderers, previously known under the alias of The Gloved Hand Killer
It originally appeared that Lindsay was going to escape the authorities, as she framed former gangster Trevor Royle for her crimes.
But in 2016, she decides to team up with fellow serial killer Silas Bassett, and decides to help him kill Mercedes McQueen.
However, when Silas learns that Lindsey had an affair with Freddie Roscoe, he turns the tables and strangles her to death.
Charming but deadly! For many Corrie fans, businessman Richard remains the soap’s most iconic serial killer, setting the stage for some of the cobbles most dramatic moments
Richard Hillman – Coronation Street
For many Corrie fans, businessman Richard (Brian Capron) remains the soap’s most iconic serial killer, setting the stage for some of the cobbles most dramatic, and over the top, moments.
Branded Norman Bates with a briefcase, Richard claimed a total of three victims, first letting his business partner Duggi Ferguson plunge to his death.
Richard also caused chaos on the cobbles by conning several of the Street’s older residents to invest their savings into his flat development.
When Richard’s ex-wife Patricia arrived on the scene, he silenced her permenantly by hitting her on the head witha shovel and sending her tumbling into an open grave.
Off they go! Richard remained on the run for weeks before returning with the plot to end his life, and his family’s, by kidnapping the entire Platt clan in 2003
And while plotting to murder Emily Bishop, Richard was caught by Maxine Peacock, and proceeded to bludgeon her to death.
When Gail discovered Richard’s killing spree, the pair appeared in a legendary two-hander episode, before she let him flee the Street.
Richard remained on the run for weeks before returning with the plot to end his life, and his family’s, by kidnapping the entire Platt clan in 2003.
In a now-legendary scene, Richard declared: ‘I love you!’ as he drove the family’s car in to the canal.
While Gail and her children were rescued, Richard drowned bringing an end to his reign of terror.
RIP: In a now-legendary scene, Richard declared: ‘I love you!’ as he drove the family’s car in to the canal
Gray Atkins – EastEnders
Given his abusive treatment of his wife Chantelle, Gray (Toby-Alexander Smith) proved to be one of EastEnders’ darker villains, remaining unfazed during his attempts to cover up his crimes.
Arriving on the scene as the suave lawyer in 2019, Gray’s dark side was soon revealed when viewers witness the way he treated Chantelle.
When she attempted to leave him, Gray violently pushed her into a knife in the dishwasher, and rather than calling an ambulance right away, let her bleed to death.
He met his (East)End! Given his abusive treatment of his wife Chantelle, Gray proved to be one of EastEnders’ darker villains, remaining unfazed during his attempts to cover up his crimes
Murdered: When she attempted to leave him, Gray violently pushed Chantelle into a knife in the dishwasher, and rather than calling an ambulance right away, let her bleed to death
Realising how easy it was for him to get away with murder, it wasn’t long before Gray struck again, throttling Tina Carter to death when she spotted his violent traits, and dumping her body in a mystery location.
Gray then sought revenge from market stall owner Kush Kazemi for dating his ex Whitney Dean, and pushed him in front of a moving tube train.
After getting Chelsea Fox pregnant, she discovered his sinister nature mere hours after they tied the knot, but kept quiet for fear he would take away their child.
Eventually Chelsea exposed Gray’s crimes by recording his confession, and despite his attempts to kill her, she escaped while he went on the run.
Gray tried to avoid being brought to justice by jumping from a bridge, but Whitney kept him from falling, and he was later arrested by police.
Dead! Gray then sought revenge from market stall owner Kush Kazemi for dating his ex Whitney Dean, and pushed him in front of a moving tube train
Terrifying: During his tenure in the village, Lachlan (Tom Atkinson) underwent a surprising evolution, beginning as a bratty teenager who eventually morphed into a terrifying predator
Lachlan White – Emmerdale
During his tenure in the village, Lachlan (Tom Atkinson) underwent a surprising evolution, beginning as a bratty teenager who eventually morphed into a terrifying predator.
Along with stalking a young Belle Dingle, Lachlan committed sexual assault on Alicia Gallagher, and despite his claims that she was complicit, he was sentenced to two years on the sex offenders register.
Lachlan’s mother Chrissie grew increasingly concerned for his wellbeing, and plotted to take him away to Australia, with Lachlan becoming increasingly unhinged as the family drove along the road in a bid to catch Robert Sugden.
Lachlan swerved the family’s car directly into the path of an oncoming lorry, killing Chrissie and his grandfather Lawrence.
Lachlan succeeded in keeping his involvement in the crash a secret, and smashed his former cellmate Gerry Roberts’ head with a rock to preserve his silence when he discovered that he was involved.
While he came dangerous close to claiming yet more victims, including his girlfriend Belle Dingle, and his aunt Rebecca, eventually the police caught up with Lachlan, and he is now behind bars for his crimes.
Dark: Along with stalking a young Belle Dingle, Lachlan committed sexual assault on Alicia Gallagher
Lucas Johnson – EastEnders
Lucas originally arrived in Albert Square as a religious preacher, but quickly revealed a sinister side by killing his estranged wife Trina.
The death proved to be one of the more gruesome in soaps, as he pushed her into a rake that immediately impaled her on the neck.
While Lucas (Don Gilet) thought he’d got away with his crimes, and looked forward to marrying Denise, her ex Owen Turner threatened to expose his scary secrets.
Violence! Lucas originally arrived in Albert Square as a religious preacher, but quickly revealed a sinister side by killing his estranged wife Trina
Quickly disposing of Owen, Lucas stranged him and buried his body under the tree that had been planted in Trina’s memory.
It wasn’t long before Denise discovered Lucas dark side, and he proceeded to hold her hostage, murdering prostitute Gemma Charleston and using her body to lead others to believe that his wife was dead.
Denise survived, and Lucas was eventually thrown behind the bars, though he returned to the Square for a brief stint in late 2020 to reconnect with his daughter Chelsea, before sent back to prison for drug dealing.
Violent: The death proved to be one of the more gruesome in soaps, as he pushed her into a rake that immediately impaled her on the neck
Cameron Murray – Emmerdale
Cameron (Dominic Power) committed his first killing during Emmerdale’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2012, attacking Carl King to keep his affair with Debbie Dingle a secret.
From then on, Cameron didn’t hold back in killing again to hide his crimes, including his friend Alex Moss, after realising that the only way to keep his antics a secret was to kill him.
Cameron then confessed to Debbie that he killed Carl, but was overheard by Gennie Sharma, who sped off in a car.
Dramatic scenes! Cameron committed his first killing during Emmerdale’s 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2012, attacking Carl King to keep his affair with Debbie Dingle a secret
During a frantic car chase, Gennie was run off the road, and Cameron proceeded to end her life while she was trapped in her car.
Cameron’s sinister final act came when he staged a tense shotgun-wielding siege in the Woolpack in a week of blockbuster episodes.
As well as shooting Alicia, Cameron trapped Debbie and Chas in the pub cellar as it flooded with water, but in a final twist, the murdered sealed his own fate by electrocuting himself on a wet light bulb.
Last stand: Cameron’s sinister final act came when he staged a tense shotgun-wielding siege in the Woolpack in a week of blockbuster episodes
Silas Blissett – Hollyoaks
Over a 12-year span, killer Silas embarked on a terrifying rampage, murdering multiple women that he viewed were committing promiscuous behaviour.
Arriving in the village in 2010, he proceeded to catfish India Longofrd on a dating site before strangling her to death.
Silas (Jeff Rawle) had also murdered his own wife in the early 1990s, and later accidentally killed his daughter Heidi in a case of mistaken identity in pursuit of Lynsey Nolan.
DEAD! Over a 12-year span, killer Silas embarked on a terrifying rampage, murdering multiple women that he viewed were committing promiscuous behaviour
Lynsey then exposed Silas to her family and he was arrested and placed in a psychiatric facility, but in 2016 he escaped and teamed up with Gloved Hand Killer Lindsey.
However, he then proceeded to strangle her when he learned that she had cheated on her husband with Freddie Roscoe.
Silas then made yet another return to the village in 2022 to steal his grandson Bobby away from the McQueens, with the help of a deadly game of chess.
But the tables were turned when Bobby pushed Silas onto the electrified chess board, bringing his killer rampage to an end.
Surprise! The killer returned to the village in 2022 to steal his grandson Bobby away from the McQueens, with the help of a deadly game of chess
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