Kate Demands Justice After Philip Is Brutally Beaten—Is Xander Headed to Prison?
By Belinda, Soap Dirt
In shocking scenes on Days of Our Lives, Philip Kiriakis lies hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a savage beating—one that his mother, Kate Roberts, believes was carried out by his own brother, Xander Cook. Now, fans are asking: Will Kate push for attempted murder charges? And can Philip’s secrets stay buried if Xander is forced to defend himself?
A Vicious Assault—and a Familiar Suspect
Kate discovered Philip bloodied and barely conscious on the floor of his room at the Salem Inn. Doctors say his injuries include internal bleeding and multiple organ failure. It’s a miracle he survived.
Kate wasted no time telling police that she believes Xander is the culprit—and that he intended to kill Philip. While Xander was taken in for questioning, he was quickly released. But Kate’s not done. She’s determined to see him behind bars.
The Motive: A Stolen Drug and Betrayal
Xander’s attack appears to have been triggered by Philip stealing a dose of Versix, a drug that could potentially save their brother Bo Brady’s life. The drug, developed at University Hospital, is also tied to a potential Titan Industries deal—one Xander believes Philip jeopardized.
But Philip wasn’t acting out of greed. He hoped returning the stolen medication would earn Xander’s forgiveness. Instead, Xander’s mercenary instincts kicked in. He attacked Philip without warning and left him severely beaten.
The Secret That Sparked a War
Before losing consciousness, Philip whispered Sarah’s name—hinting that she may have been involved in the cover-up. Kate arrived moments later and called for help, while Sarah Horton later stabilized Philip at the hospital.
When Sarah learned Kate suspected Xander, she confronted him—only to have her own deception exposed. Xander realized Sarah had lied for months, covering up Philip’s forgery and betraying his trust. Their explosive argument ended with Sarah kicking him out of the Kiriakis mansion.
More Than One Crime to Hide
While Kate is desperate to see Xander arrested, Xander holds a powerful card: Philip’s own criminal actions. Encouraged by Vivian Alamain, Philip committed fraud, forgery, and perjury. And several Salem residents—Sarah, Maggie Horton, Alex Kiriakis, and Stephanie Johnson—are implicated for helping cover it up.
If Kate pushes too hard, Xander may retaliate by exposing Philip’s crimes, leading to multiple arrests, not just his own.
Will Philip Wake Up—and Tell the Truth?
For now, police may wait until Philip regains consciousness to confirm what everyone suspects. But if he names Xander, it could mean years in prison for his brother. Still, some believe Philip might lie to protect Xander, possibly claiming a stranger attacked him.
Despite their feud, there’s evidence that Philip still cares for his brother. Some fans speculate that this brutal attack stemmed more from Xander’s emotional pain than cold-blooded intent.
Family Tragedy May Change Everything
Amid this crisis, the Kiriakis family faces another heartbreak—Bo Brady appears to be dying. As he receives last rites, the family braces for the worst. However, reports suggest Bo may survive thanks to John Black’s sacrifice, potentially offering the brothers a moment of perspective.
Forgiveness may be possible—but not for Kate. She wants Xander punished to the full extent of the law. Yet doing so could mean Philip goes down with him.
What Happens Next?
As tensions rise in Salem, all eyes are on Philip. Will he wake up and point the finger? Or will he protect Xander—and himself—from legal consequences?
