CBS The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: The Identity Of The Real Ꮶꮖꮮꮮꭼꭱ of Tom & Hollis is Revealed

Deacon from The Bold & The Beautiful is in deep, deep trouble!

Not only have two of his friends and colleagues suddenly died at his restaurant in the past week or two, but now his wife is about to be brought in for questioning.

Fortunately for the ex-con, none of us believe Sheila is guilty this time. So, who is the real murderer? Let’s delve into the narrowing list of suspects and uncover what could be a killer twist!

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While Tom might have a myriad of enemies unknown to Bold & The Beautiful viewers, the sudden death of Hollis sheds light on a subtler point.

Considering who would have a reason to eliminate not just Starr at his comeback show, but also the bartender who later found his backpack, significantly narrows the focus.

Unless Deacon owes someone a large sum of money and they’re targeting his staff as a warning, it seems clear that these murders are connected to whatever Tom “knew” and the evidence Hollis might have uncovered in that carefully guarded backpack.

Some speculate it could involve Tom’s belief about his paternal connection to Luna. After all, Tom was absolutely convinced he was her biological father and hinted at letters he sent to Poppy that were returned.

If Hollis stumbled across those letters, whoever killed Tom to keep the secret buried would have to silence Hollis permanently too.

Who’s invested in hiding Luna’s true parentage? Let’s look at the suspects:

Poppy

Poppy seems like an obvious choice. She had motive and was at the scene the night Tom’s drink was tampered with. She also left Bill’s house on the night Hollis died.

Could she have accessed drugs to spike their drinks? Two words: special mints. However, Poppy might seem too obvious, and we know that’s often a red flag.

Plus, she appeared genuinely shocked and distraught at the news of Tom’s death. Jack even described her as a “gentle soul,” and she doesn’t exactly seem… ruthless. Unlike her sister…

Li

Li has been portrayed as cold enough to commit such acts, and she would have access to the necessary drugs.

Since she and Finn appear to be the only doctors at the hospital, she could even manipulate autopsy reports, which would be quite convenient for a killer.

However, the motive here becomes murky. There’s no clear reason why she’d want Tom or Hollis dead.

Some theories suggest Jack could be Luna’s real father, but Tom’s emergence as the dad complicates that. If Tom was about to expose the truth, leading to a scandal involving Jack and Poppy, Li might have decided to snuff it out early. Hollis discovering the truth might have sealed his fate.

Another theory suggests that Li is killing Deacon’s staff to frame Sheila and send her back to prison. But this approach requires us to believe Li would kill two people on the off-chance that Sheila couldn’t provide an alibi.

Jack

During a visit to Finn’s office, Jack told his son how much he admired Poppy, adding, “There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her.” While this might sound like a red herring, Jack also has a connection to Hollis, mentioning he had drinks with the bartender before Tom’s performance at Il Giardino.

If Jack is guilty, he’s either colluding with Poppy or acting on her behalf to keep Luna’s paternity a secret. However, his calm demeanor throughout this entire ordeal suggests either remarkable self-control or that he’s innocent.

Bill or Justin

Bill might have discovered Tom’s connection to Luna and decided to eliminate him (and Hollis, who found out later).

However, Bill seems more likely to unleash his wrath by kicking Poppy out of his home than by resorting to murder.

Justin could have done the digging, discovered Luna’s paternity, and decided to handle Bill’s “problem” as a way to regain favor with his old boss. Still, his mere presence at Tom’s show might have been a coincidence, rather than a reason to make him a top suspect.

The Shocking Twist

What if Luna, suspecting her mother’s connection to the pizza delivery guy at Bill’s house, looked up Tom Starr’s name and discovered he was her biological father?

It seems far-fetched that a soft-spoken fashionista could commit murder, but never say never. She’s grown close to Bill, who’s set to adopt her, and might want to protect her new life at all costs.

“But,” you might think, “Luna was friends with Hollis and devastated by his death.” This could be an act or guilt over ending his life after he accidentally discovered the truth.

One of the biggest reasons to suspect Luna? Hollis recognized someone arriving at Il Giardino during the blackout and greeted them as a friend, eager to discuss what he had found in Tom’s backpack.

If there’s one thing The Bold & The Beautiful has made clear recently, it’s that Luna and Hollis had become close. Hmm.