…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
The latest episode of the popular soap opera saw Rufus, a dodgy businessman who is blackmailing serial killer Stephen, answer a knock at his door, only to vanish moments later.
Viewers later saw Michael Bailey visit Rufus’ home, but there was no answer, leading fans to believe that Rufus had been killed.
This follows reports that Stephen is set to strike again on the cobbles, having already murdered two people.
Mystery surrounds Rufus’ fate
In the latest episode, Rufus was seen answering the door to a mystery person, but he vanished shortly afterwards.
Michael later visited Rufus’ home, but nobody answered the door, leading fans to speculate that Stephen had killed him.
Fans expressed horror at the potential murder, with some suggesting that this could be Stephen’s third victim, making him an official serial killer.
Michael decides to leave Stephen
Earlier in the episode, Michael Bailey realised he deserved better than his current job working for Stephen at the factory and told him he was leaving.
Michael revealed he was off to work with Rufus in London, and when he arrived for a meeting at Rufus’ home, the businessman was nowhere to be found.
Michael left a voicemail message, confused by the loud music playing inside.
Soap opera leaves fans guessing
The off-screen murder of Rufus leaves Coronation Street fans guessing and on the edge of their seats.
The ongoing storyline of serial killer Stephen has kept viewers gripped, and the latest episode has only added to the suspense.
As fans eagerly await the next episode, they are left to speculate about Rufus’ fate and how Stephen will strike again.