Corrie's twisted David Platt plots to wipe out whole family in gun horror
Brian Roberts 04/07/2007
CORRIE's David Platt plans to wipe out his family in a horrific shooting spree and then kill himself. Soap bosses will turn David, played by Jack P. Shepherd, into a chilling psychopath who finally snaps when he is humiliated over his sexuality. The twisted teenager plans a serial killer Richard Hillman-type bloodbath. Mum Gail, sister Sarah, gran Audrey Roberts, hairdresser Maria Sutherland and Sarah' s builder boyfriend Jason Grimshaw all in his sights.
Corrie researchers studied mass murder cases involving people known as "family annihilators" before drafting the sensational plot. David warns Jason: "I hate the lot of you. I'll kill you all you know. It's not difficult to get a gun." A Corrie insider said: "There will be some incredibly chilling scenes. It will be a superb slow-burning plot which will take ages to come to the boil. We can guarantee viewers will become hooked on it just like they did when Richard 'Tricky Dicky' Hillman was at his murderous best. That time David Platt was one of the victims - this time he is very much the aggressor."
Viewers will start to see David blame everyone else for his past problems, including stepdad Richard trying to kill him. He watches horror movies and plays violent computer games. He finally snaps after being exposed as a liar when he claims to have bedded Mel Morton. He overhears Gail, Sarah and Audrey laughing about his sexuality and begins plotting murder.
Bosses are keeping the outcome a secret. But the source added: "It's well known that Tina O'Brien (Sarah) is leaving the show - it could be a great way for her character to go."
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wahey - this sounds like a great storyline!
