‘General Hospital’ Cast & Spoilers: Franco Goes Dark To Catch Serial Killer? Ashley Jones Returns

"General Hospital" spoilers for this week tease that the serial killer may be finally put down. And who would be the best person to catch him than Franco, a former serial killer himself.

Franco (Roger Howarth) could be the one to put an end to the doings of the serial killer in Port Charles. According to "General Hospital" spoilers via entertainment website Celebrity Dirty Laundry, Franco would go dark and try to get into the mind of the serial killer to pin him down. He will try to understand the killer's motivation and who would likely have the capability of executing such killings. Franco's analysis would lead him to Dr. Andre Maddox (Anthony Montgomery), who has been teased as the serial killer on the loose.

Franco's involvement in the PCPD's investigation is a reluctant move on his side. But he has his own motivation, and that is to win Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst). "General Hospital" spoilers reveal that Franco is determined to prove to Liz that they have a future together, and to the people of the town that he is no longer dangerous but someone that can be trusted. He would also talk to Kevin Collins (Jon Lindström) to ask for help so could earn his job back. While his at it, Liz will reportedly seek him out for some comfort. CDL spoilers said that it's going to be a big week for Liz, who will receive a mysterious package.

Meanwhile, another star is coming back to "General Hospital." According to Soaps.com, Ashley Jones will be seen again in Port Charles as Parker Forsyth on Aug. 25. The character was last seen on July 26 after leaving Kristina. She will return after Kristina made a drunken call to her former professor. In addition to GH, the 39-year-old star also appears in "The Bold and the Beautiful," and had a role in "The Young and the Restless."

"General Hospital" airs Mondays to Fridays on ABC at 2 p.m.