Coronation Street fans fume over huge Roy Cropper blunder as he's finally released from prison

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Coronation Street fans’ minds were finally put to rest last night, when it was revealed that Joel was the one who really murdered Lauren Bolton.

Lauren, played by actress Cait Fitton disappeared in February, as Roy Cropper was falsely accused of her murder. His innocent act of cleaning her flat raised suspicions with the residents of Weatherfield, with many believing he was guilty.

In Thursday night's harrowing finale to the mystery, viewers saw known abuser, Nathan Curtis, arrested for the murder. As Joel Deering acted as his lawyer, flashbacks suggested Nathan was the culprit.

However, in a shock twist later in the episode, it was revealed that Joel was the actual killer. After Nathan’s arrest, innocent Roy’s friends and family were hopeful he would get released from prison.