EastEnders spoilers: Lauren Branning to solve Lucy Beale murder mystery?

Forget Sherlock Holmes; it seems as if Jacqueline Jossa's character is the one to solve the EastEnders murder mystery!

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Who killed Lucy Beale? It's a question that's been on the lips of EastEnders fans since her death on Good Friday 2014 - and now, finally, it seems as if someone might just have the answer.

And by someone, we obviously mean Walford's very own Nancy Drew, Lauren Branning.

Yup, Max may have ripped up DC Emma Summerhayes' file of incriminating evidence, but that hasn't fazed Jacqueline Jossa's character.

The pretty brunette will be seen piecing the evidence together in secret during next week's episodes - but, with her dad still behaving very strangely (grief, perhaps? Or guilt?), she decides to hide the case file.

Lauren Branning and Lucy Beale were best friends
Lauren Branning and Lucy Beale were best friends

Good idea, except for the fact it leads to her dropping one very important piece of paper.

Thank goodness, then, that Lauren later finds the scrap stuck to the bottom of her shoe.

Pulling it off to toss into the bin, her eyes suddenly take in what she's seeing - and she is left rocked to the core.

Yes, she knows exactly what that paper means… but does it mean she knows who killed Lucy?

Or does it mean something which others have been suggesting for a long time now; was Lucy killed in a case of mistaken identity?

And was Lauren Branning (same initials, same suit, same job) the killer's intended victim?

Would you be able to tell them apart?

Well, with Jacqueline Jossa already on maternity leave (she's due to give birth to her and Dan Osborne's baby in February), we know she will be leaving the show very soon.

But will she leave on her own terms? Will the killer, knowing she's solved the case, be the one who drives her away?

Or, worse still, will the murderer send Lauren to meet up with the late Lucy at the Queen Vic in the sky?

We guess we'll just have to wait and see - not long to go now until the big reveal. Roll on February!

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Jacqueline Jossa's pregnancy in pictures

Baby announcement - 15th August 20141 of 17

Baby announcement - 15th August 2014

In a statement released by Dan Osborne's management, the TOWIE star confirmed that he and talented actress Jacqueline Jossa were expecting their first child together. He said: “We are thrilled by our news. Becoming a father has been the most amazing thing to ever happen to me. I can’t believe I’m going to be a Dad again – I’m truly blessed.”

Ice, ice baby! - August 20142 of 17

Ice, ice baby! - August 2014

Shortly after the pregnancy announcement, Jacqueline shared photo of her stomach - with an ice cube balanced gently on top of it. Cute!

Together in the sun - August 20143 of 17

Together in the sun - August 2014

The real-life Lauren Branning also shared a photo of herself snuggled up with her beau on a sun-soaked beach in Egypt - we guess they were celebrating their happy news.

Dreamboys launch - September 20144 of 17

Dreamboys launch - September 2014

Pregnant Jacqueline Jossa took her baby bump on a fun night out and showed her support for Dan Osborne as he made his debut with The Dreamboys in September.

TV Choice Awards - September 20145 of 17

TV Choice Awards - September 2014

Jacqueline Jossa's baby bump made its red carpet debut when she headed to the TV Choice Awards with her soap pals. While she managed to disguise her pregnancy curves in a flowing blue gown, an instagram snap showed her growing bump in all its glory.

Sharing the snap of herself hugging fellow soap star Brooke Vincent, the Walford beauty captioned the adorable snap: "N'awwww @brookelevivincent."

Baby's first scan - October 20146 of 17

Baby's first scan - October 2014

Jacqueline Jossa shared a photograph of a kitchen worktop covered in blue and pink iced cupcakes with her ultrasound image placed in the centre. The words: "Twinkle twinkle little star how we wonder what you are..." were emblazoned across a purple star-covered cake that sits behind the ultrasound.

Baby's sex revealed (sort of) - October 20147 of 17

Baby's sex revealed (sort of) - October 2014

Jacqueline shared a black and white snap of herself and Dan Osborne cutting a cake which promised to be pink or blue inside, depending on the baby's sex. But the cheeky soapstar added a black-and-white filter, keeping us all firmly in the dark!

Baby bump snap - October 20148 of 17

Baby bump snap - October 2014

Posing in her EastEnders dressing room, Jacqueline showed us just how much her baby bump has grown with a cute snap of herself wearing a cosy onesie.

Second baby scan - November 20149 of 17

Second baby scan - November 2014

Jacqueline Jossa set tongues wagging when she shared a scan photo with fans, all of whom were desperate to try and spot if her unborn baby is a girl or boy. So far, nobody knows for sure!

Baby bump snap - November 201410 of 17

Baby bump snap - November 2014

Jacqueline Jossa looks beautiful in this gorgeous baby bump selfie, doesn't she?

Feeling huge - November 201411 of 17

Feeling huge - November 2014

As we'd already guessed from her beautiful baby bump selfies, Jacqueline admitted EastEnders bosses are finding it tough to hide her pregnancy curves on set. Which is a tad awkward, being as Lauren Branning isn't preggers!

Date night - November 201412 of 17

Date night - November 2014

Jacqueline Jossa and Dan Osborne were spotted out hand-in-hand on a night out in London.

Safety first - November 201413 of 17

Safety first - November 2014

Jacqueline Jossa revealed she had been left worried by a dangerous member of the paparazzi.

No better feeling - November 201414 of 17

No better feeling - November 2014

"No better feeling than feeling my little baby tossing and turning in my tummy. So cute. Most important, special. So excited."

Bedroom baby bump - November 201415 of 17

Bedroom baby bump - November 2014

Shortly after Dan Osborne was arrested after a bust-up at ex-girlfriend Megan Tomlin's house (he was later released without charge), Jacqueline shared a photo of herself lying in bed with the TOWIE star. We guess that was a lovely show of support and solidarity!

All the girlies and the baby bump - November 201416 of 17

All the girlies and the baby bump - November 2014

Jacqueline Jossa shared a fun snap of herself having a fun night out with her cousins - and, of course, they all wanted to touch her cute baby bump. Who can blame them?

Jealous of the rain - November 201417 of 17

Jealous of the rain - November 2014

Glowing Jacqueline Jossa shared a gorgeous selfie on Instagram, showing off just how well pregnancy suits her. What a beauty, eh?

Who do you think killed Lucy Beale? Let us know via the comments box below now.

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