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Victim Becomes Agent in Rare Sexual Assault Sting
20 Sep
Summary
- RCMP turned sexual assault victim into an undercover agent.
- Undercover agent elicited a confession over a 70-minute meeting.
- The sting led to a conviction for sexual assault after 14 years.
In 2021, 14 years after a traumatic sexual assault, Vienna Luke became 'Agent Layla' in an unprecedented RCMP operation. She secretly met with her assailant, her estranged brother-in-law, Justin Sewell.
Luke, a fitness instructor and mother of two, courageously confronted Sewell, pressing him for details over 70 minutes. The mission, considered almost unheard of by investigators, secured a crucial confession.
Sewell had assaulted Luke in 2007 after secretly drugging her drinks. He confessed to drugging her, removing her clothing, and taking explicit photos.
This operation allowed Luke to obtain the truth and achieve a conviction for sexual assault and voyeurism. She was sentenced to 33 months less a day in prison.
Luke's bravery in becoming Agent Layla enabled her to reclaim her life and advocate for herself, turning a devastating past into a testament of resilience.
