She became an undercover RCMP agent to catch her abuser
Summary
Vienna Luke and her sister Shaughnessy discuss Vienna’s 2007 sexual assault by her brother-in-law, Justin Sewell. After a decade of silence, Vienna went undercover for the RCMP to obtain a confession, leading to a historic conviction. The sisters reflect on the emotional toll, the complex family dynamics, and the journey toward accountability. Their story is featured in the new CBC podcast, *Personally, Agent Layla*.
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Introduction and content warning
Vienna's background and the undercover operation
The historic conviction and studio introduction
Vienna's emotional reaction to the recording
Life in 2007 and moving to Fort St. John
Family history and the grooming process
Recollections of the night of the assault
Shaughnessy notices the change in Vienna
Family dynamics and the impact on the sister
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The decade of silence and the decision to act
Building the case and the ketamine revelation
RCMP strategy and the undercover plan
Email correspondence and preparation for the meeting
The confession and the undercover encounter
Arrest, sentencing, and current status
Reflections on bravery and sisterly support
Closing remarks and podcast promotion
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