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The American soap opera Days of Our Lives has been airing since 1965 and has introduced many new characters and storylines set in the city of Salem.
These characters have since become fan favorites due to their impeccable acting and compelling storylines. Some of them also bring chaos and intense drama to the city and the lives of its residents with their twisted scheming and plotting.
In this article, we have listed 10 such twisted characters from Days of Our Lives who have caused mayhem in the city of Salem.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.
10) Orpheus
Orpheus (George DelHoyo) is a well-known villain from Days of Our Lives. He has committed numerous criminal acts and has served time in prison, but that hasn't stopped him from continuing his crimes.
From poisoning Marlena, Kate, and Kayla to taunting Steve in a humiliating way, he has gone to great lengths to torment the people of Salem. His animosity toward Marlena and John hasn’t diminished, and he remains fixated on seeking revenge against both of them.
9) Xander Cook
The nephew of Victor Kiriakis—one of Days of Our Lives’ most formidable characters—Xander (Paul Telfer) arrived in Salem with a criminal background. He was involved in an international diamond heist and attempted to steal an elephant statue that contained hidden diamonds.
Beyond that, this twisted character also tried to kill Nicole and Eric, and blackmailed Nicole into marrying him. Furthermore, he faked his own death after escaping from prison.
8) Clyde Weston
One of the most twisted characters from Days of Our Lives, Clyde Weston (James Read), has committed numerous crimes, including assault, blackmail, and even murder.
He is known to be an abusive father. Additionally, Clyde blackmailed Jordan into reconnecting him with his son, Ben, and was also behind the order to have Sonny Kiriakis murdered.
7) Eve Donovan
Another twisted character from Days of Our Lives is Eve Donovan (Kassie DePaiva).
She began an affair with her daughter’s boyfriend, JJ, with the intent of breaking them apart. She also manipulated Jack into turning against Jennifer for her own benefit. However, one of her most disturbing acts was brainwashing Ben into attempting to kill his own wife, Ciara.
6) Deimos Kiriakis
Deimos Kiriakis (Vincent Irizarry) is the half-brother of Victor, but that doesn’t stop him from scheming against him.
He switches Victor’s wife Maggie’s medication with drugs, which causes her to fall down the stairs, and then blackmails Victor into signing over his mansion in exchange for the cure that could help Maggie recover.
Moreover, he was indirectly responsible for the circumstances that led to his nephew Bo Brady’s death.
5) Gabi Hernandez
Gabi Hernandez’s (Camila Banus) manipulative schemes caused chaos in Salem—particularly in Abby and Chad’s lives.
From faking a stalker situation to get closer to Chad, to pulling every trick in the book to drive a wedge between Chad and Abby, she is responsible for many dramatic twists in the soap’s storyline.
4) Victor Kiriakis
Another twisted character from Days of Our Lives is Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston).
The drug lord once blackmailed politician Larry Welch into taking full responsibility for a drug ring. He also coerced Kimberly into sleeping with him in exchange for Shane’s safety. He didn’t even spare his own family, having drugged his nephew Justin.
3) Kristen DiMera
Another twisted character is Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk), who has committed nearly every possible crime in Salem—from kidnapping and adultery to perjury.
She helped Stefano kidnap Marlena and also sold Susan into slavery. Moreover, she drugged Susan to kidnap her son, Elvis (EJ). These are just some of her many crimes. Kristen also aided in several of her adoptive father Stefano’s schemes.
2) Sami Brady
Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney) is one of the most formidable characters from Days of Our Lives, known for her scheming and manipulative ways with which she wreaks havoc on the lives of Salem's residents.
From kidnapping her sister Belle and later Kate, to tampering with paternity tests—including her sister's and Lexie’s—Sami has done it all. She also falsely accused Lucas of abusing Will. These are just a few examples of Sami’s long list of manipulations.
1) Stefano DiMera
From blackmail and murder to theft, drug dealing, and brainwashing, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo) is undoubtedly one of the most twisted characters in Days of Our Lives.
The mastermind behind criminal activities involving Salem University Hospital and Statesville Prison, Stefano, brainwashed Steve into believing he was an assassin. He also drugged Rafe to erase his memories and was part of the scheme to give Hope’s baby to Lexie.
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