Character Biography

Dex Heller is a vet; he joined the Army right out of high school and served in Afghanistan. He was discharged after an altercation with a superior officer who was abusing his family. Dex is estranged from his own family, he has made reference to having brothers but it's not clear whether that was a cover story or is true. After leaving the Army, Dex went to work for an unnamed private security firm who referred him to Michael Corinthos. Michael hired Dex to infiltrate Sonny's organization and gather evidence against him. While working for Sonny, Dex met Sonny's stepdaughter Josslyn Jacks and was forced to ask for her help after he was shot carrying out illegal operations for Sonny. Dex helped save Josslyn when she was attacked by the Hook (Heather Webber) and the two became lovers.