What Happened to Danny Moon in Eastenders?
Danny Moon was killed in the woods by his own brother, Jake, during the “Get Johnny Week” episodes in March 2006. The scene builds from Danny being sent by crime boss Johnny Allen to execute Phil and Grant Mitchell, with Danny marching them into the woods armed with a shotgun and a spade, fully prepared to kill and bury them.
Just as he is about to shoot Grant, Jake appears with Danny’s dropped gun and fires, intending only to wound him and stop the murder, but the shot kills Danny instantly instead. Jake then secretly buries Danny in the woods, marking the grave with the spade, and only a small circle of characters ever learn what really happened.
Why Was Danny Moon Killed Off?
Danny was written out because his story had escalated into darker, more unstable territory, especially after he murdered Dennis Rickman on Johnny Allen’s orders. Off-screen, Johnny brought Danny back into his inner circle and used him to stab Dennis on New Year’s Eve 2005, leaving Dennis to die in Sharon’s arms and cementing Danny as one of the show’s more dangerous figures.
By the time of “Get Johnny Week,” his obsession with Johnny, his erratic behaviour around Ruby, and his willingness to kill the Mitchells made a tragic end feel almost inevitable in soap logic. The choice to have Jake accidentally kill him added emotional weight, turning a standard villain exit into a messy, guilty secret between brothers rather than a simple gangland hit.
How Did the Truth About Danny Stay Hidden?
After the shooting, Jake covered up Danny’s death by burying his body and keeping quiet about the real events in the woods. Phil and Grant knew Danny had been about to kill them, and they also knew Jake’s shot had saved Grant’s life, so they had every reason not to push the story into the open.
Later, Jake confessed to a few people that Danny had killed Dennis and that the shooting was never meant to be fatal, but the wider Walford community remained in the dark, and Danny simply “disappeared” from the Square.
Recent Mentions of Danny Moon in Eastenders
In February 2026, recent episodes brought Danny back into conversation when Alfie Moon reunited with his cousin Jake after around twenty years away from Walford. During this reunion, Alfie casually asked what would happen if Danny turned up for a big family reunion, clearly still thinking of him as missing rather than dead.
Jake lied and claimed he had not heard from Danny in ages, hiding the fact that Danny died in the woods and that the death was the result of his own accidental shot. This new storyline has puzzled viewers, who know the real history and are now watching to see whether Jake’s secret about Danny’s fate will finally be exposed on screen.
Disclaimer: The information above is based on publicly available EastEnders episodes and reputable entertainment sources and may not cover every future storyline or retcon. Viewers are encouraged to watch the show or check official BBC channels for the most up‑to‑date developments.
