Emmerdale horror as Ruby Miligan is buried alive by Joe Tate

Ruby Miligan is placed in terrifying danger as the full extent of Joe Tate’s revenge over Dawn Fletcher is finally exposed. His grief has already left those around him worried, but nobody realises how far he has gone.

Joe visits a grave and swears vengeance for Dawn’s death. The horrifying truth is then revealed that Ruby has been buried alive inside a coffin.

His actions show that his grief has turned into something much darker. Ruby is now being used as part of Joe’s punishment against the people he blames for losing Dawn.

The situation becomes even more frightening because Ruby has no obvious way to escape. She remains trapped underground while Joe appears completely focused on making others suffer for what happened.

Kim Tate has already promised to keep the family together, but Joe’s actions threaten to create even more devastation. She is trying to protect those around him without yet knowing exactly what her son has done.

Caleb Miligan is also about to discover that his wife’s life is in immediate danger. Joe’s revenge places him in an impossible position, knowing every moment Ruby remains underground could prove critical.

Joe may believe he is avenging Dawn, but another life is now at risk because of his actions. With Ruby trapped and the truth only beginning to emerge, the race to reach her is about to become desperate.

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