Is Leo Stark Facing His Final Curtain? A Shocking Murder Twist Hits Salem

The drama in Salem is reaching a boiling point, and fans of Days of Our Lives are bracing for what could be a devastating twist: Is Leo Stark the next victim in a deadly cover-up?

As the mystery surrounding EJ DiMera’s shooting deepens, the list of suspects grows longer—and more dangerous. And now, rumors are swirling that Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart), the flamboyant gossip columnist turned amateur sleuth, could be facing his most perilous headline yet: his own obituary.

The EJ DiMera Shooting: A Crime with No Clear Killer

EJ DiMera, played by Dan Feuerriegel, has long been a polarizing figure in Salem. From his powerful lineage as the son of Stefano DiMera to his controversial personal life, he’s collected enemies like designer suits. But when he was shot at the DiMera mansion and fell into a coma, the question on everyone’s mind became: Who pulled the trigger?

Now that EJ has awoken, fragments of memory are beginning to resurface—most notably, the image of his own son Johnny pointing a gun at him. A recovered memory card seems to confirm this, but is it too convenient? Could Johnny be a red herring?

Leo Stark: Columnist or Casualty?

Enter Leo Stark, Salem’s most colorful troublemaker. Since arriving in 2018, Leo has left a trail of schemes, scandals, and sass in his wake. But this time, his penchant for digging into dirty secrets might just cost him his life.

Leo was recently caught rifling through Gabi Hernandez’s purse, an act she believes was an attempt to steal the missing memory card from EJ’s camera. While Leo denied the theft, Gabi herself is a suspect in the shooting. And if Leo has proof? That could make him a target.

Even more alarming is the shadowy presence of Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). With a history of murder and manipulation, she’s another suspect in EJ’s shooting—and someone who wouldn’t blink twice at silencing a loose end like Leo.

A Web of Suspects, A Town on Edge

Salem is a town where secrets are currency and trust is rare. Leo may be flamboyant and fearless, but even he knows the danger of dancing too close to the fire. With so many powerful enemies and an explosive story in his hands, the question is not just who shot EJ—but who will strike next to keep the truth buried?

As Leo chases headlines, someone in Salem may be plotting his final edition.