Summary
Vienna Luke, at just 20 years old, faces a traumatic experience at the hands of her brother-in-law, Justin Sewell, which she struggles to confront for over a decade. The incident occurs during a week alone with Justin while her sister is away, where he manipulates her into a vulnerable situation that leads to sexual assault. Despite the trauma, Vienna initially shelves the memory, grappling with feelings of confusion and guilt, and ultimately keeping the truth hidden from her family.
Years later, as a mother herself, Vienna decides to confront her past. She goes undercover with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police under the alias Agent Layla to gather evidence against Justin, seeking a confession that could finally bring the truth to light. The narrative explores her journey of reclaiming agency, the complexities of family dynamics, and the emotional toll of revealing long-buried secrets. Vienna's story highlights the struggle between silence and truth, as she navigates the repercussions of her actions on her family and herself.
Show Notes
When she was 20 years old, something terrible happened to Vienna Luke. And for more than a decade, the truth of that night remains buried. But when Vienna becomes a mother, she realizes she must confront the past and uncover the truth – whatever the consequences for her family. Her sister Shawnessy comes aboard in the role of dogged detective and Vienna plays the secret agent in a relentless search for answers and justice. Personally: Agent Layla is a gripping true story about memory, family and how far one woman must go to set the record straight. Hosted by Jodie Martinson.
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