Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-6175354-20161010033114/@comment-25375217-20161101164647

The fact that Rumple is the prime suspect is exactly why I've already ruled him out. Adam and Eddy go for surprises, regardless of whether or not they make sense. Plus, what would that add to the plot? "Yeah, okay, that's the fiftieth person in my family you've killed, Rumplestiltskin, now I don't like you anymore!"

Here's a theory: it's Ruth. Don't know why, how, or when, but it was totally her.