Template:13 January

13th January 2003: Richard Hillman is a man in trouble. He is on the verge of bankruptcy as the luxury flats he has invested in are not selling. He has tried and failed to kill his wife Gail's wife Audrey Roberts so that he can settle his debts with the inheritance. In desperation, Richard has decided to kill elderly Emily Bishop, whose house is owned by his company and so if she died No.3 would be his. Richard forms an intricate plan, killing Emily while she is babysitting Joshua Peacock at No.4, and framing Aidan Critchley for the murder by drugging him and donning his clothes while he carries out the deed. However, just as Richard the fatal blow, Maxine Peacock enters the house and finds Richard there. He realises he has to kill her to keep her quiet, and does so. He then returns to a party he is attending at the Rovers, and is fortunate that no one has noticed his absence. Maxine's husband Ashley discovers the bloody scene at No.4 and cradles his dead wife, while Emily is discovered to be still alive.
 * For more information see Episode 5419 (13th January 2003).