Name: Cheryl Roberts
Portrayed by: Susan Tyrell
Origins: Cheryl Roberts is the disturbed aunt of teenager Billy Lynch. After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car crash, Cheryl takes Billy in and raises him as her own. Over the years, her maternal bond curdles into obsession, possessiveness, and violent instability. When Billy shows signs of independence and attraction toward others, Cheryl’s jealousy pushes her into a murderous spiral, exposing the madness she’s hidden for years.
Powers: None
Weapon(s) of Choice: Kitchen knives, whatever is on hand
Main Adversary: Billy Lynch
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