On November 14, 1997, the life of 14-year-old Reena Virk was tragically cut short. Lured to a secluded area near the Craigflower Bridge in Saanich, British Columbia, by peers she thought were friends, Reena faced a brutal and relentless attack. As a mixed-race girl from a strict Jehovah's Witness family, Reena had been a target of bullying for her weight and her family's religious beliefs.

That night, Kelly Ellard led a group of teenagers in a horrifying assault on Reena. They beat her mercilessly, burned her with cigarettes, and taunted her. Reena managed to escape briefly, but Ellard and Warren Glowatski tracked her down and drowned her in the Gorge waterway.

Reena's murder shocked the nation and highlighted issues of bullying, peer pressure, and violence among teenagers. The case led to widespread media coverage and public outcry. In the aftermath, six teenagers were charged. Kelly Ellard stood trial three times before her conviction for second-degree murder was upheld. Warren Glowatski expressed remorse and participated in restorative justice meetings with Reena's parents, gaining their support for his parole.

Ellard's release on parole in 2017, under the new name Kelly Marie Sim, stirred controversy and raised questions about justice and rehabilitation. This video explores the details of Reena Virk's life, the brutal events leading to her death, and the ongoing impact of her story on Canadian society.

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