A storm causes a church cross to collapse, killing an elderly woman; detectives investigate suspicious circumstances despite the locked church.

Death in Paradise Season 15, Episode 4, aired on February 20, 2026, following a delay due to an FA Cup match. The episode centers on the death of Sylvie Godwin, an elderly churchgoer killed when a large cross at St Vincent’s Church collapsed during a storm. Though the church was locked from the inside, DI Mervin Wilson suspects foul play. The investigation uncovers tensions within the church community, with emotional stakes heightened for Officer Seb Rose, whose mother is the church’s pastor. The episode blends mystery, drama, and island life, continuing the series’ signature mix of suspense and heartfelt storytelling.