<P> Soon after , Wilson was hired as a recast and the writers began exploring the character 's dark past with the introduction of his abusive criminal father Clyde Weston ( James Read ) . In 2015 , the romantic triangle between Ben , Abigail and Chad DiMera ( Billy Flynn ) culminates in Ben becoming a serial killer , known as the `` Necktie Killer , '' claiming several victims , including legacy character Will Horton ( Guy Wilson ) . Wilson vacated the role in late 2015 and would reprise the role for multiple guest stints . In 2016 , he returned to the role to help facilitate the departure of Kate Mansi as Abigail . Wilson returned again in 2017 when Will was reintroduced with former cast member , Chandler Massey in the role . Wilson made a one episode guest appearance on May 4 , 2018 and returned to the show as a series regular on June 1 , 2018 . </P>
<P> Soon after , Wilson was hired as a recast and the writers began exploring the character 's dark past with the introduction of his abusive criminal father Clyde Weston ( James Read ) . In 2015 , the romantic triangle between Ben , Abigail and Chad DiMera ( Billy Flynn ) culminates in Ben becoming a serial killer , known as the `` Necktie Killer , '' claiming several victims , including legacy character Will Horton ( Guy Wilson ) . Wilson vacated the role in late 2015 and would reprise the role for multiple guest stints . In 2016 , he returned to the role to help facilitate the departure of Kate Mansi as Abigail . Wilson returned again in 2017 when Will was reintroduced with former cast member , Chandler Massey in the role . Wilson made a one episode guest appearance on May 4 , 2018 and returned to the show as a series regular on June 1 , 2018 . </P>
who does ben kill on days of our lives
who does ben kill on days of our lives
several victims , including legacy character Will Horton
several victims , including legacy character Will Horton