'Presumed Innocent': Who killed Carolyn Polhemus? One character could be hiding a terrible secret
Contains spoilers and speculations for 'Presumed Innocent'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The investigation into the murder of Carolyn Polemus (Renate Reinsve) lies at the heart of Apple TV+'s gripping courtroom drama series, 'Presumed Innocent'.
David E Kelley's creative brainchild has established Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), Carolyn's colleague and secret lover, as the prime suspect.
However, with each episode, the mystery deepens as new suspects emerge, keeping viewers equally intrigued and invested in the show.
While the latest episode hints at Tommy Motlo (Peter Sarsgaard) possibly having a motive for Carolyn's murder, there is another character who has remained unnoticed but could potentially be the culprit.
Who could be the potential killer of Carolyn Polhemus in 'Presumed Innocent'?
Rusty's son Kyle Sabich (Kingston Rumi Southwick) is portrayed as aware of his father's secret romance with Carolyn but opts to remain silent even after Rusty confesses it to the family.
But that's not the only reason suspicion falls on him; it's also been revealed that he used to wander around Carolyn's home and was even photographed by Carolyn's son, Michael Caldwell (Tate Birchmore).
Another critical development is Kyle's bicycle, which Barbara Sabich (Ruth Negga) scrubbed so intensely in Episode 4 that it appeared she was trying to remove or conceal something from it.
However, she did not disclose anything to Rusty when he questioned her about it.
Kyle's attempt to dispose of the bicycle in Episode 5 raises suspicion because it's the same bike he used to ride past Carolyn's home.
His determination to dispose of the bike at any cost heightens suspicion about his potential involvement in the murder.
What could be Kyle Sabich's reason for killing Carolyn Polhemus in 'Presumed Innocent'?
Kyle's possible confrontation with Carolyn about her affair with Rusty could explain why she wanted to break up with Rusty and kept her distance from him, unwilling to disrupt his family.
Furthermore, Kyle has always viewed his father as a role model. The revelation of Rusty's involvement with another woman outside of his mother may have had a psychological impact on him.
This impact could have been exacerbated on the day of Carolyn's murder if Kyle visited her home and witnessed his father with her. Agitated, Kyle may have confronted Carolyn and, in a fit of fury, struck her, causing her death.
While no substantial evidence has been presented regarding Kyle's direct involvement in Carolyn's death, it remains plausible that he may have played a role in the murder.
With just three episodes remaining in the season, the courtroom drama is reaching its peak, promising even greater drama and unexpected revelations ahead.
How to stream 'Presumed Innocent'?
The fascinating world of 'Presumed Innocent' is yours to explore if you have an Apple TV+ streaming subscription.
Apple TV+ allows viewers to watch all of the original episodes and films of the show for a monthly membership charge of $9.99.
'Presumed Innocent' trailer
'Presumed Innocent' is now streaming on Apple TV+.