EastEnders: Sonia cries at the hospital EastEnders is gearing up for a dramatic twist next week as a popular soap couple finds themselves in handcuffs, accused of a shocking murder. The show has revealed that Sonia Fowler and Reiss Colwell will be arrested on murder charges. Reiss (played by Johnny Freeman), an accountant, has been grappling with financial woes after falling behind on his wife Debbie's care home bills.
Viewers may remember that Debbie fell into a coma following a stroke in the bath. With his partner Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) expecting a baby, the pressure on Reiss has only intensified. However, he took a terrifying step when he killed Debbie.
In a chilling scene, Reiss suffocated his wife with a pillow, unaware that Sonia had visited Debbie earlier and helped her adjust in bed. Adding to his list of wrongdoings, Reiss has also swindled Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) out of thousands of pounds recently. He fabricated a story about a bogus investment scheme for their business, which Sharon fell for.
READ MORE: EastEnders icon's cryptic three-word hint as she teases huge return The couple get arrested next week (Image: BBC) However, Phil has since demanded his money back, and EastEnders spoilers for the coming week suggest things are about to take a dramatic turn. As the week begins, Reiss is a bundle of nerves as he faces Phil's deadline for his money. He tries to persuade Sonia to take a day off to escape, but she declines.
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