Coronation Street’s Laura Neelan charged with murder after lying to police

By Laura Denby

Published: Monday, 28 March 2022 at 12:00 am

Laura Neelan (Kel Allen) left daughter Kelly (Millie Gibson) broken in tonight’s Coronation Street (28th March) when she managed to convince police that she was responsible for the murder of Kelly’s dad Rick (Greg Wood).

Viewers know that Kelly’s unofficial guardian Gary Windass (Mikey North) is the true killer after a violent showdown between him and Rick ended in the latter’s death.

When Gary confessed everything to a dying Laura last week, she told the police that she was the guilty party so that Rick would be declared dead – and his money could be released to Kelly. Kelly remained resolute that her mum was innocent, referencing the fact that Laura had hired a private investigator to find her dad, something she wouldn’t have done if she was guilty.

There was also the fact that Laura’s slight build made it physically impossible for her to have killed her ex-husband, and the police were still certain that Gary was the person they wanted. Laura realised that this wasn’t going to be as easy as she hoped, so she made another huge decision.

Telling detectives exactly where Rick was buried – thanks to her previous chat with Gary – officers were soon searching the very same site Gary had so desperately tried to access last week. It wasn’t long before they found the body, and Laura knew her scheme had been successful.

While she sobbed in custody, Kelly, Gary and Maria were informed that Ricky’s body had indeed been found and that Laura had now been charged with his murder.

Kelly demanded to see her mum “one last time, ” where she was now being watched over in hospital. Gary looked increasingly uncomfortable as Laura was questioned by Kelly and she offered a story of self-defence – just like Gary’s version of events.