"He wouldn’t do that to Joss” — General Hospital fans debate Sonny killing Dex for betrayal

Evan Hofer as Dex Heller on General Hospital (Image via Facebook)

General Hospital, which premiered on ABC Network in 1963, is one of the longest-running American soap operas. The story is set in Port Charles, New York, and revolves around the daily life and occurrences of its residents, mainly focusing on the Quartermaine, Corinthos, Webber, and Spencer families.

Recently on General Hospital, Dex Heller was stabbed to death. The killer is yet to be discovered. Viewers speculated online whether Sonny killed off Dex's character because he knew Dex had worked alongside Sonny's estranged son Michael Corinthos.

Many fans on the General Hospital fan group on Facebook debated whether Sonny, as Josslyn Jack's stepfather and someone who cares for her, would have killed Dex, her partner. While some suggested Sonny's rival mob boss, Cyrus Renault, might be responsible, most fans defended Sonny. Julie Tyson King shared her thoughts in the comment section of the official General Hospital page.

"No. He wouldn't do that to Joss."

Screenshot from the Facebook post (Image via Facebook/@GeneralHospital)

Comment screenshot of a fan discussing possible theories (Image via Facebook/@GeneralHospital)

Fans commented about how Sonny would never betray Josslyn, despite his criminal nature. Most fans suspect the killer to be Cyrus Renault.

The screenshots show how fan support poured in in favor of Sonny. Despite him being a ruthless mob lord, his character has always been extremely loyal and protective towards his loved ones. Josslyn, whom he had known since she was a child, despite not being on the same page as him most of the time, took care of her and would never have hurt her.

A new killer is on the loose on General Hospital, though the identity has not been revealed. Many fans suspect it could be Cyrus Renault, whose character has a dark history. He was responsible for Sam McCall's death by tampering with his IV drip and attempted to make Lulu Spencer's ventilator malfunction, which would have killed her.

Cyrus never thinks twice before killing and as a former underworld leader, he has the resources to destroy lives. Fans believe he is the one behind Dex's tragic death as he views Sonny and his family as his arch rivals. His ultimate aim is to gain complete control over the entirety of Port Charles.

Theories and teasers suggest that he might be behind the recent killings. Only the upcoming episodes of General Hospital will be able to uncover the truth.

Recent plotlines on General Hospital

General Hospital's recent episodes have been centered around Dex Heller's stabbing, Josslyn Jacks' emotional turmoil, and the Quartermaine family dinner drama. Josslyn was shown rushing to the hospital, devasted at hearing the news of Dex. Jason lent her a shoulder to cry on, this hinted that the plot might show Jossyln seeking comfort from Jason during this trying time.

The crimes that have occurred in Port Charles might be because of a serial killer and the upcoming episodes will unravel who is behind the killings. The Quatermaine Christmas party, which caused tension to rise between Drew, Willow, and Carly, will show the true characters of many of the residents of Port Charles.

General Hospital airs on ABC Network and the new episodes are available to stream on Hulu.

Edited by Divya Singh