Soap operas and villains go hand in hand, and “Days of Our Lives” is no exception.

Her crimes include drugging and kidnapping.

She’s even spent time in prison for murder.

Actress Camila Banus poses for a photo.

Thankfully, these characters only exist in TV land.

Stefano DiMera (played by the late Joseph Mascolo) was the perfect bad guy, perTV Overmind.

He was rich, powerful, and headed one of the most influential families in Salem.

Joseph Mascolo as Stefano DiMera.

Of course, his children seem to follow in his footsteps.

In fact, Kristen has cemented herself as one of Salem’s most evil as well.

He’s wealthy and well connected with friends in both high and low places (viaNine).

John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis on Days of Our Lives.

He even once faked his death and framed his own son Bo Brady for the crime.

However, other members of Victor’s family have also caused plenty of trouble around Salem.

He was known for holding people hostage and even ordering hits on other characters who got in his way.

Louise Sorel smiles for a photo.

Vivian Alamain is one of the most notorious trouble makers in the soap’s history.

She’s also been involved in some of the show’s wildest and most surprising storylines, perNine.

She later poisoned Carly and faked her death so that she could bury her alive and torture her.

However, the plan backfired when Carly was eventually rescued.

The evil scientist is responsible for helping Stefano brainwash people.