Based on a recent behind-the-scenes interaction between these two characters, a wild fan theory now suggests they may actually be related.
One thing Dexter fans love to do is theorize. Even after the casting of Brian Cox revealed that he portrays Don Framt, fans actually continue to speculate about the character. Many viewers weren’t happy that the reveal happened through casting news instead of the show itself, but that hasn’t stopped the discussions online. And now, a new theory has emerged that is definitely one of the most intriguing so far.
Warning: The following contains spoiler-related descriptions based on existing set photos from filming.
More specifically, two separate theories sent to us by Dexter Daily readers Simon and Helen both arrived at the same conclusion. That Don Framt, the New York Ripper, could secretly be blood-related to a major character in Dexter: Resurrection. And that character is none other than Detective Claudette Wallace. According to the theory, Framt could either be Wallace’s uncle, or even more shocking, her father.
Yes, that Claudette Wallace. The same detective who has spent decades chasing the elusive and now-retired serial killer, even before she officially joined the NYPD.
What the Set Photos Reveal
As crazy as this theory sounds, fans believe there is actual evidence in the set photos from Season 2 Episode 3 that supports it. The theory mainly comes from an interaction between Kadia Saraf and Brian Cox while filming and rehearsing an outdoor scene.
According to these two fans who took a close look at the images, Wallace and Framt seemed familiar with each other, almost like two people who had known each other for many years. At one point, Wallace was even seen trying to discipline him and briefly attempting to cover his mouth with her hand, all in front of fellow NYPD officers.
As we mentioned when those photos first surfaced online, the scene involves the NYPD, led by Wallace and Melvin Oliva, investigating a crime scene in downtown Manhattan. Don Framt, the New York Ripper, was actually standing among a crowd of civilians watching from behind the police tape. At some point during the scene, Framt appeared to yell something toward the detective(s), prompting Wallace to immediately react and confront him without hesitation.
This latest Dexter: Resurrection theory is definitely one of the wildest we have seen so far for Season 2, and some fans are convinced the clues are there. But... are they really what they seem?
Why It Might (or Might Not) Happen
Right now, there’s simply no way to know. While the theory is entertaining, and probably crossed the minds of many fans who saw those particular set photos, it still sounds a bit too far-fetched to actually happen.
Some of you might even compare it to Debra Morgan’s storyline in the OG Dexter series. Deb, despite being part of law enforcement, had no idea that her own brother was a serial killer until the final few months of her life. In that sense, Wallace being related to the New York Ripper would mirror that kind of tragic irony.
At the same time, the writers have repeatedly stated in interviews over the past year that not everything in the world of Dexter needs to be connected. That alone makes the chances of Wallace secretly being Don Framt’s daughter or niece, pretty slim. It would almost be too ironic, similar to the old Jonah Mitchell theory from last summer, when many fans actually believed he was secretly the New York Ripper before the killer’s identity was revealed.
Of course, there’s still plenty of time for more theories to emerge involving these characters and others. That’s part of what makes following Dexter: Resurrection during production so much fun. But for now, this theory may simply be the result of fans reading... deeply into a few interesting set photos.
What do you think? Did this theory ever cross your mind? Let us know in the comments below.