Maggie Driscoll has only just arrived in Weatherfield, yet she already feels like a storm gathering over the cobbles. Her sharp comments and cutting humour won viewers over instantly, but that warm welcome has turned into growing suspicion. A new theory is sweeping through the fandom, and it points to a dark secret from Maggie’s past. Many now believe she once took a life, and they think they know exactly whose.

A Mystery Hidden Behind Closed Doors

Hints of trouble followed Maggie into the Rovers from her very first appearance. Actor Pauline McLynn promised huge surprises ahead, and inside sources claim the biggest twist will hit during a special episode at the end of the year. Rumours suggest Maggie was involved in a death long before she moved in with her family, and they have no idea what she has been hiding.

A source teased that the truth will shake Weatherfield to its core and that life will never be the same for Maggie once the past rises to the surface.

The Theory That Has Fans Talking

The moment these rumours surfaced, viewers began searching for clues. One idea quickly stood out. Many believe Maggie may be connected to the death of Susan Barlow, who died off screen in 2001 when she was forced off the road during a getaway from an armed robbery.

Fans noticed Maggie’s uneasy reaction on Halloween when she spotted a photo of Adam and Susan in the Barlow home. Some viewers believe that moment revealed everything. They claim her expression matched the same troubled look she showed earlier that night, and for them, the pieces suddenly fit together. Several fans on social media agreed that the cupboard scene felt too pointed to be innocent.

A Twist That Could Rewrite Old History

For years, Billy Mayhew believed he played a part in Susan’s death because he was involved in the robbery that sent the getaway car racing through Weatherfield. The truth shattered him when it came out in 2017. Yet some viewers now wonder if Billy was wrong all along.

If Maggie caused the crash, the fallout could be explosive. One fan even suggested that Billy might learn the truth just before his exit, placing him in danger as Maggie fights to protect her secret.

A Dangerous Path Ahead

If these theories prove true, Maggie’s future on the street is about to ignite. The mystery promises tension, betrayal and emotional upheaval for the Barlow family and anyone who crosses Maggie’s path.

For now, viewers can only watch and wait. Weatherfield has survived its fair share of secrets, but this one could change everything.