she first appears on 12 may 2002, wanting the money back that she invested in her former husband's business company: kellett holdings. when richard learns the value of her investment, he argues with her at the foundations of his new apartment block and she falls into a trench. richard initially attempts to help her, but changes his mind when patricia vows to expose his deceit and she spits on his face. in response, richard grabs a spade and - just as his ex-wife is about to depart - smacks her over the head with it, killing patricia instantly. the foundations are then filled with concrete. several months later, her body is dug up by police when richard confesses to his new wife gail platt (helen worth) that he had murdered patricia.