Susan Banks was killed off in a storyline where she was mistaken for her look-alike, Kristen DiMera, and shot by Ava Vitali.
Susan Banks, a character on the long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” met a tragic end in a twist of mistaken identity. Portrayed by actress Stacy Haiduk, Susan was known for her quirky personality and distinctive southern accent. The character had been part of the show on and off since her introduction in 1996, originally played by Eileen Davidson.
The storyline leading to Susan’s demise involved a convoluted plot with Ava Vitali, a character with a vendetta against the DiMera family. Ava intended to kill Kristen DiMera, Susan’s doppelganger, as part of her revenge scheme. However, in a tragic turn of events, Susan was the one who ended up in the crosshairs. Dressed similarly to Kristen and in the wrong place at the wrong time, Susan was shot by Ava, who believed she had successfully taken out her intended target.
Susan’s death sent shockwaves through the fictional town of Salem, affecting many characters, especially those who were close to her, including her son, EJ DiMera. The aftermath of her death dealt with the consequences of Ava’s actions and the grief experienced by Susan’s friends and family. The storyline also explored themes of forgiveness and justice, as characters grappled with the loss and the circumstances that led to it.