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Greater Victoria psychologist shines light on series about 1997 Virk murder

‘Under The Bridge’ premiered on Hulu Wednesday, April 17, set to debut on Disney+ Canada on May 8
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A Victoria child development psychologist who helped work on the Reena Virk murder case in 1997 hopes the new Hulu dramatization of the event remains respectful and raises awareness for bullying. (Black Press file photo)

A Greater Victoria psychologist hopes a new Hulu series about the murder of a Saanich teenager will remind viewers of the horrific incident, and shed light on youth violence and bullying.

Hulu’s new series, Under the Bridge, is based on the 1997 murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk who was beaten and killed by a group of teenagers following ostracizing and bullying from her peers.

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Bailey Seymour

About the Author: Bailey Seymour

After graduating from SAIT and stint with the Calgary Herald, I ended up at the Nanaimo News Bulletin/Ladysmith Chronicle in March 2023
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