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'Under the Bridge': How Rebecca Godfrey’s brother Jonathan's tragic death inspired her to investigate Reena Virk's murder

The true-crime series, 'Under the Bridge' is based on the book of the same name by Rebecca Godfrey
UPDATED APR 19, 2024
'Under the Bridge' narrates how the death of her brother Jonathan Godfrey inspired Rebecca Godfrey (L) to investigate the Reena Virk (R) murder case (YouTube/@PropertyTV/@EmmaKennyTV)
'Under the Bridge' narrates how the death of her brother Jonathan Godfrey inspired Rebecca Godfrey (L) to investigate the Reena Virk (R) murder case (YouTube/@PropertyTV/@EmmaKennyTV)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rebecca Godfrey's acclaimed book is being brought to life on television in Hulu's true-crime series 'Under the Bridge.'

The television show depicts the true story of Reena Virk, a teenager who tragically fell victim to peer pressure and relentless bullying. Virk was eventually killed by a group of her peers.

The series also highlights Rebecca Godfrey's character, played by Riley Keough.

Godfrey's fascination with murder cases, as depicted in the series, stemmed from her traumas during her youth, which were compounded by the tragic death of her brother, Jonathan Godfrey.

In the series, Jonathan Godfrey's character is fictionalized as Gabe.

Jonathan Godfrey met his tragic demise at a very early age

Riley Keough as Rebecca Godfrey in a still from 'Under the Bridge' (@hulu)
Riley Keough as Rebecca Godfrey in a still from 'Under the Bridge' (@hulu)

As portrayed in the show, Godfrey is confronting her inner demons stemming from a teenage tragedy intertwined with her brother's fate.

According to The New York Times, Godfrey's brother, Jonathan Godfrey, died tragically at the age of sixteen in an accident that deeply affected her.

Rebecca was just 13 years old when Jonathan allegedly perished after falling from a cliff close to the family's Victoria home.

How Jonathan Godfrey's death impacted Rebecca Godfrey

Here is the schedule for the eight episodes of 'Under the Bridge' which premieres on April 17th on Hulu (@Hulu)
Riley Keough in a still from 'Under the Bridge' (@hulu)

The fact that Rebecca's brother also died after drowning, like Reena Virk, underscores Rebecca's internal struggles and deepens her interest in Reena's murder case throughout the series.

It was also implied that Rebecca's life takes a turn for the worse after Jonathan's death, a topic she rarely discusses but which influences her approach to the Virk murder case investigation.

Will Rebecca Godfrey be able to move on from her past tragedy?

The show follows the horrifying demise of a bullying victim who was a teenager in Canada (@hulu)
The show follows the horrifying demise of a bullying victim who was a teenager in Canada (@hulu)

The series indicates that the majority of Gabe's references so far have been linked to Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone), suggesting a potential relationship between her and Rebecca.

Given the parallels between the case and Rebecca's personal life, there's a strong likelihood that as she delves deeper into the murder investigation, she will confront and come to terms with her past traumas.

'Under the Bridge' trailer 



 

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