Athena Burns

Athena Burns is a villainess from "Mr. and Mrs. Mazikeen Smith," episode 3.03 of Lucifer. She was played by Erica Cerra.

Athena Burns is the lawyer for Ben Rivers, who was accused in the murder of two teenagers, which took place two years prior to the events. Athena turned villainous and helped Rivers evade police, as she had developed romantic feelings for Rivers while representing him. In addition to helping Rivers escape, the villainess sent money to Rivers to assist him financially while he was on the run.

Athena was interviewed by Lucifer Morningstar and Chloe Decker regarding Rivers, with the villainess claiming that she hadn't seen him in two years. However, Chloe uncovered phone conversations between Athena and Rivers, and after Athena attempted to walk off, Lucifer used his power to reveal the truth: Athena loved Rivers and had helped him escape. In response to Chloe's question regarding a motive, the evil Athena blamed Rivers' charm and looks; claiming that they caused Athena's heel turn and made her defenseless. It was later revealed that--unbeknownst to Athena--Rivers was framed by Lt. Herrera (the actual killer), though Athena's fate remained unknown.