You would think the answer to this would be "no" if you watched the season finale. After his past was unearthed,

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They were both "born in blood" as Dexter himself would say, thanks to historical childhood trauma where both, tragically, were left in tears covered in their parents' blood after their murders.

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The number one rule: Only murder those who deserve to die. By killing off a police officer who was holding him in custody, Dexter broke it.

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Meanwhile, Miami Metro's Angel had finally discovered his old blood-spatter analyst pal was actually alive and well, and most likely the mysterious Bay Harbour Butcher.

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"I was worried about it after we shot it, because I was like, 'Oh my God, I killed Dexter. I'm going to be the most hated man in America for at least a week'," the young actor said (via Esquire).

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