EastEnders: The Shocking Truth Behind Anthony Trueman’s Murder

The Dramatic Return and Tragic End of Anthony Trueman

The BBC soap EastEnders has delivered one of its most shocking storylines in recent memory with the murder of Dr Anthony Trueman. The beloved character was killed off on 25 December 2025 in an unannounced departure, with his final scenes as a corpse airing on 15 January 2026, revealing he was killed by his daughter Jasmine. This dramatic twist has left viewers reeling and sparked intense discussion across social media.

After returning to the BBC soap after an absence of 11 years, Anthony met his end on Christmas Day, having been part of a dramatic storyline involving former flame Zoe Slater and the revelation that he had lied about the fate of their twins. The character, portrayed by Nicholas Bailey since 2000, had returned in July 2025 for the wedding of his father Patrick and Yolande Trueman.

The Murder Mystery Unravels

Initially attacked by Zoe Slater in The Vic, Anthony later suffered a fatal blow that led to his death, with Zoe awakening to find Anthony dead and mistakenly believing she was responsible for his demise. The investigation took several unexpected turns, with suspicion falling on various characters including Chrissie Watts.

However, the truth emerged when Jasmine revealed she killed him, sharing a video of Anthony on Christmas Day showing that she’d intervened after he knocked Zoe unconscious and attacked him when he, in turn, came at her. In a chilling moment, Jasmine stated ‘You could have killed her, but I stopped you’, showcasing her dark transformation.

Actor’s Reaction and Legacy

Nicholas Bailey, who brought Anthony Trueman to life for nearly six years cumulatively, spoke candidly about his character’s dramatic exit. Bailey’s jaw hit the floor when producer Ben Wadey told him what was going to happen, but he thought it was a masterstroke because Anthony was always a bit like a pressure cooker.

While sad to be saying goodbye to Anthony, Bailey expressed happiness that it means his friends are going to have some incredible stuff to play following his death. The storyline’s impact extends beyond just one character, setting up future dramatic developments for the Slater and Trueman families as they grapple with the shocking revelation that Jasmine was the true killer.