Tragedy in Summer Bay: A main character will die – Leaked photos leave fans in shock!

Next week on Home and Away on Channel 5, David Langham’s family remain in turmoil following the revelation that he’s re-opened the case file into his late wife’s death. Jo is not impressed, seeing it as proof that David doesn’t trust her.

Elsewhere, John Palmer is left terrified during a camping trip.

Our 28-picture preview offers a sneak peek at what’s in store.

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Wednesday 22 October: John, Mali and Tane go camping together

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Mali and Tane come up with the idea for John’s benefit.

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Wednesday 22 October: John enjoys the company

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He’s been feeling lonely since Irene’s departure from Summer Bay.

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Wednesday 22 October: Mali is keeping a close eye on John

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Everyone has been worried about John since Irene left.

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Wednesday 22 October: Mali tells a spooky story by the campfire

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He recalls how he was once saved from the ‘Hairy Man’.

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Wednesday 22 October: Tane gets an idea

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He spots an opportunity to cause some mischief.

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Wednesday 22 October: John heads into the tent to sleep

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But his mind goes into overdrive following Mali’s frightening tale.

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Wednesday 22 October: John hears worrying noises outside and fears the Hairy Man is there

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In reality, Tane is playing a prank on him.

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Thursday 23 October: The camping trip continues

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Mali’s in high spirits after last night.

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Thursday 23 October: John isn’t so happy

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He’s tired and wary after the strange noises he heard.

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Thursday 23 October: Mali checks in with John

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John makes excuses about how he needs to leave for official Surf Club business.

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Thursday 23 October: The trip looks set to end earlier than planned

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John is terrified!

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Thursday 23 October: Tane keeps a poker face

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He’s amused by the impact of his antics last night.

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Thursday 23 October: Tane lets Mali in on the joke

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He reveals that he made the ‘Hairy Man’ noises to prank John.

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Thursday 23 October: Mali and Tane enjoy the private joke

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Will John ever find out?

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Thursday 23 October: It’s a big day for David and Jo

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They’re moving into Irene’s old place.

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Thursday 23 October: David and Jo are optimistic

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It’s a new chapter for their family.

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Thursday 23 October: Jo and David take a trip down memory lane

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They bring an old growth chart to the new home with them.

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Thursday 23 October: Jo becomes overwhelmed

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She discovers that David is looking into her mother’s death again.

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Thursday 23 October: David is dismayed by Jo’s reaction

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Jo fears that David doesn’t believe her story of what happened that day.

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Thursday 23 October: Justin, Leah and Theo arrive for David and Jo’s planned barbecue

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But with tensions so high, the timing isn’t great…

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Thursday 23 October: Leah and Justin chat to David

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They sympathise over his family issues.

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Thursday 23 October: Leah tries to get to the heart of the matter

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She warmly supports David.

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Thursday 23 October: David is clearly struggling

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Can he sort things out with Jo, explaining that he was just trying to make sure nothing was missed at the time?

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Friday 24 October: David continues to open up

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His emotional day continues.

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Friday 24 October: David is in turmoil

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He explains the huge toll that the accident has taken on his family over the past few years.

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Friday 24 October: Leah and Theo continue to listen

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David clearly needs to unburden.

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Friday 24 October: There are no easy answers to share

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It’ll take time before David, Jo and Lacey become a strong unit again.

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Friday 24 October: Leah and Theo are reminded of the importance of family

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They hug before Theo leaves.