Who Killed Allison On Pretty Little Liars

Okay, settle in, grab a latte (or a vodka soda, no judgment here), because we’re diving deep into the murky, mascara-stained world of Pretty Little Liars. Specifically: Who. Killed. Alison? It’s a question that plagued us for, like, a solid decade, am I right?

Seriously, that show was a rollercoaster of red herrings, anonymous texts, and questionable fashion choices. Remember those statement necklaces? Shudder. Anyway, back to the murder... or murders, plural, because Rosewood had more bodies piling up than a Shakespearean tragedy.

The Prime Suspects (and Why They Were Mostly Wrong)

First up, let’s talk about the usual suspects. I mean, everyone in Rosewood had a motive at some point. It was like a requirement to live there.

The Liars Themselves: Aria, Hanna, Emily, and Spencer. Could one of them have snapped? I mean, Alison was… well, let’s just say she wasn’t exactly winning any "Most Popular Friend" awards. But killing her? Seemed a bit extreme, even for a town where the average age of a high school student appeared to be 27.

Toby Cavanaugh: Oh, sweet, brooding Toby. He had that whole misunderstood bad boy vibe going on. Plus, he was dating Jenna, which automatically made him suspicious in my book. But nah, Toby was too busy building houses and being generally adorable (and shirtless, let’s be honest) to be a murderer.

Ezra Fitz: Don't even get me STARTED on Ezra. Teacher-student relationships? Investigating the Liars? Writing a true crime novel about Alison? Red flags everywhere! I was convinced he was A. But nope. Just a dude with questionable judgment and a penchant for knitwear.

Jenna Marshall: Okay, Jenna was definitely shady. Blinding someone with a stink bomb? Not cool, Jenna. But did she kill Alison? No, she was too busy plotting her revenge and mastering the art of walking with a cane while simultaneously looking menacing.

And let's not forget all the other red herrings! Wilden, Garrett Reynolds, even Mrs. Grunwald the psychic. At one point, I was convinced it was Caleb’s long-lost relative from another dimension. That show got WEIRD.

The Real Killer(s): It’s Complicated… Rosewood Complicated

Alright, drumroll please... (imagine the PLL theme song playing ominously in the background).

It turns out, Alison wasn't actually killed the night she disappeared. Shocker, right? This is PLL we're talking about! Instead, she was hit over the head with a rock by… Mona Vanderwaal. Yes, the original A herself! Apparently, Mona was trying to get back at Alison for years of torment. Who knew being a mean girl could lead to attempted homicide?

But wait, there's more! (Because of course there is). Mona thought she killed Alison, but she didn't. Alison was just unconscious. She was then buried alive by… Mrs. DiLaurentis, Alison’s own mother! Apparently, Mrs. D. was trying to protect someone (more on that in a sec).

So, technically, Mrs. DiLaurentis is responsible for Alison's "death." But not really, because Alison was rescued! (By, wait for it... Grunwald. Told you she was involved somehow!) Alison then went into hiding to escape "A" and figure out who was trying to destroy her life. Cue seven seasons of drama.

Wait, There's MORE! (Of Course There Is)

But what about the later murder of Mrs. DiLaurentis? Oh honey, that’s a whole other can of worms. That was done by CeCe Drake, aka Charlotte DiLaurentis, aka A.D., aka Alison’s transgender sibling. She was avenging the injustices done to her. See? Rosewood is like a soap opera on steroids.

Basically, everyone in Rosewood needed a therapist, a lawyer, and a serious detox from questionable life choices.

So, To Recap, In a Totally Uncomplicated Way…

Mona hit Alison. Mrs. D buried Alison. CeCe killed Mrs. D. Alison survived. Got it? Good.

The real crime, though? The fashion choices. Just saying.