A murder mystery hits Home and Away as a body washes up on Summer Bay

A mysterious death on Home and Away has the residents of Summer Bay on edge.

As the police are called to investigate the discovery of a woman’s body that washed up on the beach, locals are worried it could be someone they know.

Among the residents suspected to be the deceased is Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir), the owner of Salt restaurant.

Mystery: Home and Away’s mysterious death in Summer Bay has stars concerned the victim could be someone they know 

In recent weeks, Mackenzie has hit rock bottom and alienated her friends, following a break-up with Ari Parata (Rob Kipa-Williams) and suffering an ectopic pregnancy.

A new trailer shows her half-brother Dean Thompson (Patrick O’Connor) concerned for her whereabouts and safety – even filing a missing persons report.

One suspect is con artist Susie McAllister (Bridie Carter), who recently fled Summer Bay after stealing thousands of dollars from the residents and donations from the Surf Club.

Hard times: Among the residents suspected to be the deceased is Mackenzie Booth (Emily Weir), the owner of Salt restaurant. In recent weeks, Mackenzie has hit rock bottom and alienated her friends, following a devastating break-up and suffering an ectopic pregnancy

Could it be her? Con-artist Susie McAllister (Bridie Carter) recently fled Summer Bay after stealing thousands of dollars from the Surf Club, swindled Leah and Justin out of their life savings, and tricked John Palmer (Shane Withington) that she was in love with him

She also swindled Leah Patterson-Baker (Ada Nicodemou) and Justin Morgan (James Stewart) out of their life savings, and tricked John Palmer into thinking she was in love with him.

Since leaving, Leah has been hot on her trail to find her and retrieve the stolen money with the help of another of Susie’s victims, Stephen Tennyson (Bren Foster) – but could Susie’s conniving ways have caught up to her? 

Actor Nick Cartwright, who plays Senior Constable Cash Newman, told The Daily Telegraph there are many ‘different motives’ surrounding the death of the victim.

Suspicions: Actor Nick Cartwright, who plays police officer Chase Newman, told The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday there are many ‘different motives’ surrounding the death of the victim

Motives: ‘Just about everyone has a motive to take out that person. So it’s a process to bring in the lead characters one by one and slowly tick them off the list,’ Nick added

‘Just about everyone has a motive to take out that person. So it’s a process to bring in the lead characters one by one and slowly tick them off the list,’ he added.

While Mackenzie’s fate is unknown, actress Emily recently told Digital Spy of her character’s storyline: ‘There’s a pile-on of grief.’ 

‘There’s just all these catastrophic events that happen and the release from that pressure cooker bursts,’ she added.

‘There’s a pile-on of grief’: While Mackenzie’s fate is unknown, actress Emily Weir recently said her character is about to be the centre of ‘a pile-on of grief’

‘She really goes into a downward spiral in which she self-destructs, pushes everyone close to her away and she really severs ties with many important relationships in her life because she doesn’t feel worthy and is in so much pain.’

Meanwhile in other drama on the soap opera, Justin faces troubles of his own after he is arrested for assaulting Leah’s new friend, and fellow victim of Susie, Stephen Tennyson (Bren Foster).

Justin has suffered from an addiction to painkillers and is seen behind bars in a recent trailer. 

Drama: Meanwhile in other drama on the soap opera, Justin faces troubles of his own after he is arrested for assaulting Leah’s new friend, and fellow victim of Susie, Stephen Tennyson (Bren Foster). Justin has suffered from an addiction to painkillers and is later seen behind bars