Summer Bay is about to be shaken to its core once again — and this time, the truth might destroy more than just relationships. In a chilling new storyline that’s left fans gasping, David starts to believe that Jo’s former lover could be the murderer behind a haunting, years-old case.

It all begins when David stumbles upon a piece of evidence that doesn’t quite add up. A late-night conversation, a forgotten photograph, and a phone call that was never returned — all lead him down a dark path that no one saw coming. But could the charming, smooth-talking ex really be capable of such a crime? Or is David simply seeing what he wants to see?

Insiders say that this new twist could become one of the most gripping mysteries Home and Away has tackled in years. According to a production source, “The writers wanted to dive into the psychology of obsession, memory, and guilt — and how love can blind us to the truth.” Fans who thought they knew David might find themselves questioning everything they believed about him.

Jo, meanwhile, is trapped in an emotional storm. Torn between her loyalty to David and her lingering confusion over her past, she’s pushed to her limits. When confronted with the shocking theory about her ex, her reaction is explosive — and it could change the course of her relationship forever.

The storyline promises a mix of thriller and heartbreak, with hints of a dark secret that could tie multiple residents of Summer Bay to the mysterious death. Could this case expose buried scandals that even the most beloved locals have fought to keep hidden?

Social media is already buzzing with theories. Some fans suspect that David is projecting his own guilt. Others believe the ex-lover might not be the killer — but someone even closer to Jo is. A few even think this might mark the beginning of a full-blown murder mystery arc leading into the show’s upcoming anniversary episodes.

No one in Summer Bay is safe when the past refuses to stay buried.

Could Home and Away be setting up for one of its darkest storylines yet? Viewers won’t want to miss a single episode as David’s suspicions spiral out of control — and the line between truth and madness begins to blur.

One thing’s for sure: when the truth finally comes out, Summer Bay will never be the same again.

Stay tuned. Because in Summer Bay… love, lies, and murder always find their way back to shore.