A chilling flashforward scene from Emmerdale has left fans speculating about McKenzie Boyd’s fate after he was seen running through a dark woodland, seemingly fleeing from something—or someone. The cryptic moment, teased during a New Year’s Eve episode, has yet to play out fully, but viewers are piecing together the clues, leading to a sinister theory about Nate Robinson’s mysterious disappearance.

Nate was believed to have left the village last year for a job opportunity, but no one actually saw him depart. Then, last month, a body was discovered floating in a lake after a dramatic limo crash. The grim revelation immediately reignited speculation—was this Nate? If so, what happened to him?

Several theories have emerged, with some pointing to John Sugden as the prime suspect. But others believe Mac himself may be involved, not as the murderer, but as someone covering up the crime. A particularly shocking possibility suggests Nate was caught in a barn fire that rocked the village. If he died there, someone must have moved his body to the lake. Could Mac have been the one who disposed of him? If so, was he protecting Moira, who may have started the blaze?

As fans continue to debate, another spine-chilling theory is gaining traction. Could Mac have actually been running from Nate himself? One fan speculated that Mac and Nate had a violent confrontation—one that ended with Nate’s death. If true, Mac’s desperate dash through the woods could have been his attempt to escape a life-or-death struggle. Did Mac kill Nate in self-defense?

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Adding to the mystery, others believe John Sugden is far more dangerous than he appears. If John is a killer, did Mac uncover the horrifying truth and now finds himself marked for death? Some fans believe John murdered Nate and Mac found out too much, forcing him to run for his life in the fateful flashforward scene.

Meanwhile, another puzzle piece recently surfaced—Kane crying at a grave. Could Mac be heading for the same tragic fate? If John is indeed the killer, is Mac his next victim? As the flashforwards continue to unfold, the answers may soon be revealed, but one thing is clear: Mac’s life is in grave danger, and Nate’s disappearance is at the center of it all.