“Days of Our Lives” fans know that anything is possible in Salem.

People often come back from the dead, have supernatural experiences, and more.

Of course, crime is also a problem in the fictional midwestern town.

Deidre Hall at an event.

Of course, Salem’s also had its share of serial killers.

Meanwhile, The Riverfront Knifer, Harper Deveraux (Joseph Campanella) terrorized Salemites in 1988.

However, this storyline was much different from the other serial killer plots.

Deirdre Hall at an event.

The identity of the killer was a total mystery to viewers for months.

The attacker wore a black hoodie, a silver hockey mask, and gloves to conceal their identity.

Meanwhile, the victims were none other than the soap opera’s most beloved characters.

Deidre Hall on red carpet.

The murders had everyone in Salem worried and scared and looking for a suspect.

After the big reveal, fans finally began to get some answers.

During a police pursuit, Marlena seemingly killed herself to avoid prison.

However, that was just the beginning of the story.

They eventually returned to Salem and reunited with their loved ones.