Arthur Mitchell -

: To the public, he was a church deacon and a leader of the Four Walls non-profit, building homes for the needy.

: He was the first killer to truly outmaneuver Dexter, leading to the shocking death of Rita Morgan, a moment that changed the show's trajectory forever. arthur mitchell

: His ability to flip instantly from a kindly grandfather figure to a violent, domineering predator is what makes him the most iconic villain in the series. : To the public, he was a church

: He committed murders in strict cycles of four, recreating childhood traumas involving his sister, mother, father, and his own younger self. : To the public