Dark Secrets and Small Hands: Could Days of Our Lives Be Hiding a Child Shooter?
In the world of Days of Our Lives, mystery is always lurking around every corner—but the latest twist coming out of Salem may be the most shocking yet. As the storyline surrounding EJ DiMera’s shooting continues to unravel, fans are no longer just asking who pulled the trigger—but why. And now, a jaw-dropping new theory is taking hold—one that could change everything we thought we knew.
What if the shooter wasn’t a bitter ex-lover or a power-hungry rival… but a child?
Yes, you read that right. All eyes are now on Rachel Black, the young daughter of Brady Black and the infamously unhinged Kristen DiMera. A child born into chaos, Rachel has lived through a turbulent mix of manipulation, obsession, and emotional trauma. But could this little girl, barely 10 years old, be capable of attempted murder?
Let’s take a closer look at the chilling clues and disturbing possibilities.
A Dangerous Legacy: Rachel Black’s Descent into Darkness
Rachel is far from an ordinary child. From the moment she was born, her life has been marked by conflict—custody battles, deceit, and emotional instability. Her mother, Kristen, has long been one of Salem’s most unpredictable and dangerous figures, known for everything from faking deaths and stealing babies to committing cold-blooded stabbings. Meanwhile, Brady has tried to offer Rachel a semblance of normalcy—but perhaps the damage has already been done.
Over the past year, Days viewers have seen subtle but unsettling shifts in Rachel’s behavior. She has lashed out at authority figures, exhibited an unhealthy obsession with family loyalty, and shown signs of deep emotional unrest. Could these have been early signs of something far more sinister than anyone realized?
A Motive for Murder?
Enter Marina Evans—Rachel’s beloved grandmother, and one of the few stable, loving figures in her life. When EJ was implicated in Marina’s mysterious disappearance, it may have pushed the already fragile Rachel to the edge.
What if, in a moment of grief and confusion, Rachel overheard something she wasn’t meant to hear? Perhaps she stumbled upon evidence—or even witnessed something—that convinced her EJ was responsible for her grandmother’s fate.
Rachel’s loyalty to Marina ran deep. Marina was her safe harbor, someone who tried to shield her from the toxic war between Kristen and Brady. Losing her in such a violent, unexplained way could have shattered what little emotional stability Rachel had left. And if Rachel believed EJ was to blame, maybe she didn’t just want justice. Maybe… she wanted revenge.
Clues Hidden in Plain Sight
It sounds far-fetched—until you start connecting the dots. A missing firearm from the DiMera mansion. Small fingerprints on a pair of discarded gloves. Child-sized footprints found near the garden, where authorities believe the shooter may have fled. All details dismissed in favor of more “plausible” adult suspects.
But what if the most implausible answer is the right one?
A New Face, A New Chapter: Alice Holly Steps In
Adding fuel to the speculative fire is the recent casting shakeup. Rising young actress Alice Holly is set to take over the role of Rachel Black from Finley Rose Slater later this month—and insiders are already teasing a major shift in the character’s tone.
According to sources, Holly’s version of Rachel will be “darker, more intense, and emotionally layered,” suggesting the show is preparing for a bold new direction. In the world of soaps, a recast often signals a major plot twist—and this one might reveal a child’s secret guilt.
Could we soon see Rachel haunted by flashbacks of the shooting? Will she confide in someone she trusts—or will the truth erupt in a far more explosive way?
If Rachel Did It… Can Salem Handle the Truth?
If the theory proves true and Rachel is indeed the shooter, the consequences will be nothing short of seismic.
Brady will be forced to confront the terrifying possibility that his daughter inherited more than Kristen’s eyes—she may have also inherited her dangerous impulses. Kristen, ever the survivor, could go into full damage-control mode, either protecting her daughter at all costs—or throwing her under the bus to save herself.
And what about EJ? If he survives, he may seek vengeance the DiMera way. Or, in a jaw-dropping twist, he might protect Rachel, seeing her act as a misguided expression of family loyalty—a trait the DiMeras prize above all.
What Comes Next?
As we await Rachel’s return—with a new face and possibly a darker soul—the central question remains: Will she confess? Or will the truth emerge in an even more horrifying way?
One thing is certain—this mystery is far from over.
So what do you think? Did Rachel shoot EJ? Or is someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes?
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