But why would John kill Nate, and does this prove fans' fears about John's real identity?
But with the body being found and clues it could be Nate, what would have led to John killing him like fans believe?.
John had made it clear that he was impacted by his estranged father Jack Sugden never being part of his life, with John being his secret son after an affair.
As for a motive, fans think John believed Nate had cheated with Moira and was taking revenge.
Everyone thought Nate had slept with Moira, so John thought he was just like his dad having affairs and abandoning his child.".