8 Crimes of Victor Newman Including Gaslighting & Locking a Man in a Basement

Victor Newman's villainy through the years Young and Restless

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From abduction to bribery and obstruction of justice.

When Victor Newman arrived in Genoa City, the character was designed to be nasty, brutish, and have a short run. Things didn’t work out that way and he’s managed to survive for decades longer than originally planned. Recently, Eric Braeden celebrated 40 years on the soap, and with CBS airing a classic episode showcasing Victor’s shocking return, Soaps.com counts down some ways his character’s extra layers and complexity hasn’t stopped him from committing mustache-twirling levels of villainy.

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Victor Newman’s first wife, Julia (Meg Bennett), worked as a model to escape from the isolated and controlled life that he had forced on her. Julia’s photographer was Michael Scott (Nick Benedict), and he became smitten with her. When she got pregnant, Victor was sure that the child must be Michael’s. He abducted the photographer and held him captive in a bomb shelter in the basement of the ranch and fed him rats. Julia eventually freed him, but in a fight between the men, she was injured and lost the baby. A test confirmed that the child was Victor’s.

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Although one of the most powerful businessmen in the world and always proud of insisting on his status as self-made, this has often-included illegal tactics. In one instance, Victor blackmailed Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) to pay off retailers to keep Jabot products off the shelves.

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In one of the most vicious and extended attacks on Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and his family, Victor Newman hired Peruvian crime lord Marco Annicelli to impersonate Smiling Jack and take over his life. In addition to conspiring with Marco to take over Jabot, Victor also colluded with Kelly Andrews (Cady McClain) to keep Jack captive as she slowly tortured him. Additionally, Victor was an accessory to Marco’s rape of Phyllis (then Gina Tognoni), his attack on Abby (Melissa Ordway), his escape from prison, and the murder of Austin Travers. Even after everything he did to Jack with Marco’s help, Victor went on to blackmail the Abbott with the information that he killed Kelly.

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Even in the midst of the Marco mess, Victor still managed to nearly kill Jack while attempting to cover his tracks. He shot Jack and tried to cover it up. He even attempted to smother his old rival while he was in the hospital recovering.

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Victor Newman recruited Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson) to help in his on-again/off-again war with his son Adam (then Justin Hartley). The pair framed Adam for killing Constance Bingham (Sally Kellerman). Although he had a bit of a change of heart and helped Adam escape from prison, Victor also helped Chloe when she had to leave town to escape legal punishment for Adam’s apparent murder.

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After using Skye Lockhart (Laura Stone) and Adam (then Michael Muhney) in a scheme to double-cross Jack over shares in the Newman Fund, Skye’s life was destroyed. As recompense, Victor helped her fake her death and framed Adam for it. When he learned that Sharon had tracked Skye to Hawaii, he went after her. Victor stood by and watched Skye fall into a volcano and then burned down her house to destroy any evidence linking her to him.

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Controversially, Victor Newman received Colleen Carlton’s (Tammin Sursok) heart when he needed a transplant. She’d been rendered brain dead thanks to a struggle to escape from an unhinged Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk). Victor had brought Patty to town to terrorize Jack and Phyllis and things had gotten out of control. This wasn’t the first time he caused serious damage to Colleen. Earlier, Victor had commissioned Jeffrey Bardwell (Ted Shackelford) and Gloria Baldwin (Judith Chapman) to publicly humiliate Colleen to ruin her career.

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In a bid to prevent Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) from resuming their frequently dysfunctional relationship, Victor decided to drive her insane. When lightly torturing her by trying to have her bipolar medication tampered with failed, he hired Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes), the doppelganger of Sharon’s dead daughter Cassie, to gaslight her and drive her over the edge.

Nikki, Victor early days Young and Restless

Victor, Paul and Andy Young and Restless

Victor, Douglas, Leanna wedding Young and Restless

Victor with Katherine Young and Restless

Eric Braeden, Don Diamont "The Young and the Restless" Set CBS Television City Los Angeles 1/16/07 ©Brian Lowe/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 Episode #8584

Don Diamont and Eric Braeden "The Young and the Restless" Set CBS Television City 7/2/04 ©Brian Lowe/jpistudios.com 310-657-9661 Episode# 7936

Victor, Nick and Phyllis party Young and Restless

Victor and Sharon athletic club Young and Restless

Victor holds Victoria Young and Restless

Michael, Victor fight Young and Restless

Victor and Nikki sofa Young and Restless

Victor, Stitch, Tyler boxing Young and Restless

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<p>Victor fell in love with Nikki Reed when she was working as a stripper at The Bayou. He brought her home and taught her how to be a refined young woman. He initially resisted getting romantically involved with her, but eventually succumbed to her charms.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor came to town to run Chancellor Industries for Katherine Chancellor. He went on to start his own company, Newman Enterprises, which thrives to this day.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor is a fearless type who has been caught up in many dangerous scenarios and rescues over the years. Here, Victor, Paul Williams and Andy Richards are saving Nikki on a beach in St. Croix (actually on location in Los Angeles).</p>

<p>Ashley Abbott, sister of his rival, Jack Abbott, was a great love in Victor Newman’s life. Ashley and Nikki often vied for his love and became rivals themselves.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Jack Abbott and Victor Newman have spent a lifetime as arch-rivals, though their relationship has mellowed recently. The pair often did battle over women, Nikki in particular, and in business.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor Newman has had over a dozen weddings. He once married author Leanna Love, unaware that she had written the tell-all book, Ruthless, about him at Jack’s behest, under a pen name. His closest friend, Douglas Austin served as best man.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Katherine Chancellor was a dear friend to Victor Newman until her death. She was Victor’s first contact in Genoa City, and their friendship, based on mutual respect, spanned decades.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor Newman is a man of many talents with many skills outside of the business world. Whether on a dangerous mission, in the stables, or on the farm in Kansas, he can get the job done.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor was no stranger to dangerous situations. Though he and Brad Carlton were often at odds, here they were on the same side, squaring off against a gunman.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor Newman is a formidable foe when he’s crossed. His bad side is not a good place to be, however rivals such as Brad Carlton butted heads with him repeatedly. </p> <p> </p>

<p>The Newman family is known for throwing gatherings from casual to galas. At this party, Victor took a moment to sound off to his son, Nick, and Phyllis.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor may have spent a lot of time behind desks and in boardrooms, but he always stayed in shape. He often hung out at the gym in the Genoa City Athletic Club. Here he pauses his workout to talk to Sharon.</p>

<p>Victor’s abiding love for his children and family are behind many of the decisions he has made over the years. Here he’s embracing Victoria, who is in the hospital.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Though Neil Winters worked for Victor on and off at Newman Enterprises, they also forged a friendship. Victor mentored Neil’s son, Devon, and was greatly saddened by Neil’s untimely death.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor has precious little patience for those who try him. It’s often up to the people by his side to step in when he’s about to snap. Michael Baldwin, who was Victor’s lawyer and often confidante over the years, worked hard to keep him out of trouble.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor never shied away from taking part in masquerade parties, often put together by his wife, Nikki. If Victor was stepping away to take a phone call, it’s very likely he was keeping tabs on someone or something dramatic was about to go down.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Many times Victor has found himself far away from Genoa City. Whether it be because he was pursuing a lead or starting a new life because he had amnesia he always found his way home again.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor is most at home on his beloved Newman Ranch. While it’s been updated over the years, Nikki and Victor still relax there on the sofa, usually discussing the latest events in their children’s lives.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Victor’s preferred way to blow off steam and get exercise is by boxing. He’ll often challenge his male counterparts to sparring matches to size them up or intimidate them. Here he was spending time with Stitch Rayburn and Tyler Michaelson.</p>

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