About Warren Glowatski
Warren Glowatski, born April 16, 1981, is a Canadian from Saanich, British Columbia. At the age of 16, he became involved in the tragic 1997 murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk—a case that has drawn significant attention (including a the hit Netflix TV series: Under the Bridge) and reflection on youth violence in Canada.
At the time of the crime, Glowatski was just 16 years old and part of a group that assaulted Virk. After the initial attack, Glowatski and Kelly Ellard followed Virk to the Gorge Waterway, where Ellard held her underwater until she drowned.
In 1999, Warren Glowatski and his accomplish Kelly Ellard were convicted of second-degree murder, receiving life in prison with the possibility for parole after 7 years
NAME: Warren Glowatski
BORN: April 16, 1981
COUNTRY: Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
VICTIMS: 1
ARREST: 1997 – At 16 years old
CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS: 1x second-degree murder, life in prison with the possibility for parole after 7 years
IMPRISONED AT: The minimum-security Ferndale Institution in Mission east of Vancouver
WHERE IS Warren Glowatski NOW?
- 1999 – Second-degree murder, life in prison with no parole eligibility for 7 years
Warren Glowatski was released from jail on full parole in 2010 and is now living as a free man.
Since he was granted full parole in 2010 he has supposedly lived a low-profile life, staying out of the public eye. During his time in prison, Glowatski participated in rehabilitation programs, connected with his Indigenous heritage, and received forgiveness from Virk’s family as part of a restorative justice session.
His parole conditions require him to keep authorities updated on his whereabouts, employment, and relationships. While details about his current location are not publicly available, he had previously mentioned plans to take a welding course and focus on rebuilding his life.
- Jun 2010: Granted full parole
- Jun 2007: Was granted day parole with the support of Reena Virk’s parents.
CRIMES COMMITTED
On November 14, 1997, Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl of South Asian descent, was lured to an area under the Craigflower Bridge in Victoria, where she was subjected to a brutal beating by a group of teenagers known as the “Shoreline Six.” After the initial attack, Virk attempted to walk away but was followed by Glowatski and accomplish Kelly Ellard (now known as Kerry Marie Sim), who continued the assault. Ellard ultimately drowned Virk by holding her head underwater while Glowatski stood by and did not intervene.
CAPTURE & INVESTIGATION
Reena Virk was reported missing by her family, and her body was discovered eight days later in the Gorge Waterway. The investigation quickly led authorities to the group of teenagers involved in the initial beating. Witness testimonies and forensic evidence pointed to Glowatski and Ellard as the main perpetrators of the murder. Glowatski was arrested and cooperated with investigators, providing details about the crime
TRIAL & CONVICTIONS
Warren Glowatski was charged with second-degree murder and tried as an adult despite being 16 at the time of the crime. In June 1999, he was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after seven years. An appeal for his conviction was dismissed in November 2001. He later admitted to his role in the crime, expressed remorse, and sought forgiveness from Virk’s family. Due to his efforts in rehabilitation and good behavior in prison, he was granted day parole in 2007 and full parole in 2010.
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REFERENCES / CITATIONS:
1. Today.com: Where is Warren Glowatski from ‘Under the Bridge’ now? – May 22, 2024
2. Esquire: Under the Bridge: The True Story of Warren Glowatski – May 28, 2024
3. Yahoo News: Where is Warren Glowatski from ‘Under the Bridge’ now? – May 23, 2024
4. ScreenRant: What Happened To Warren Glowatski In Real Life After His Under The Bridge Trial – May 23, 2024
BOOKS ABOUT Warren Glowatski
Under the Bridge: Now a Major TV Series Starring Oscar Nominee Lily Gladstone
One moonlit night, fourteen-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home…
Kids who Kill: Kelly Ellard & Warren Glowatski
Bullied all her life, Reena Virk, just fourteen, is desperate for peer acceptance. However, she is the wrong race, the wrong religion, the wrong color…
TV SHOWS & DOCS FEATURING Warren Glowatski
Under the Bridge
Fourteen-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Seven teenage girls and a boy were accused of the savage murder.
TV Mini Series / Fictional | 2024 | 1 Season – 8 Episodes
HULU
YOUTUBE
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MORE ARTICLES ABOUT Warren Glowatski
A selection of interesting articles about Warren Glowatski, sourced and curated from around the web:
Under the Bridge: The True Story of Warren Glowatski
Esquire | Author: Bria McNeal | May 28, 2024
Tearful killer granted day parole in Virk murder
CBC News | Author: CBC News | 21 June 2007
Warren Glowatski granted full parole
Vancouver City News | Author: Kim Bolan | 23 Jun 2010
