Billy Butcher killed Victoria Neuman in "The Boys" Season 4 because he saw her as a dangerous threat due to her powers and political position, which could harm humanity in the future. He was motivated by his new mission to eliminate all Supes, fueled by a parasitic power and revenge for personal losses, including his failed attempt to save his stepson Ryan. Butcher killed Neuman decisively by covering her eyes to neutralize her ability to "pop heads" and then brutally ripping her in half, seeing no possibility of alliance with her and viewing her continued betrayal and killings as intolerable. This act was also a return to his ruthless nature after trying to play things by the book, reflecting his dark resolve to "get the job done" against Supes he considered threats.
Key reasons Butcher killed Neuman:
- He considered her a future threat due to her superpowers and political influence.
- He embraced a harsh stance to kill all Supes after failing to save his stepson Ryan from turning into a Supe.
- Neuman's betrayal and ruthless actions triggered Butcher’s trauma and resolve to stop Supes like her permanently.
- Butcher used his new Compound V-induced powers in a brutal and strategic way to ensure she could not defend herself.
How Butcher killed Neuman:
- He covered her eyes immediately to prevent her from using her vision-dependent powers.
- He swiftly and brutally killed her before she could react or defend herself.
This killing marked a significant moment where Butcher resumed his unforgiving and lethal crusade against Supes, setting the tone for his actions going forward.
