When the soap opera first started it focused on Salem’s first family, the Hortons.
Ever the businessman, Chris later left that company to form his own.
Before leaving Salem for good, Chris was seen studying to be a lawyer.
He quietly exited the sudser in 1987.
Jake showed up in Salem in 1981, and only spent one year in the fictional midwestern town.
However, that year was tumultuous.
He also tried to kill Renee Dumonde several times.
However, she always managed to escape his clutches.
However, Marlena Evans was Jake’s biggest target.
He became obsessed with Marlena, and would often call into her radio show to speak with her.
Eventually, Jake found his opportunity to strike and appeared to attack and murder Marlena in her home.
Jake was later shot and killed by Roman Brady when he attacked Marlena again.
