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In Her Defence

In Her Defence

By: The Globe and Mail
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What happens when one of the “good guys” turns out to be a bad guy? The highly-acclaimed true crime podcast series In Her Defence returns this fall with In Her Defence: Breach of Trust. This seven-episode season explores the case of Sgt. Robert Semenchuck, a Regina police officer who preyed on hundreds of vulnerable women using information from police databases. Some of those women risked it all to expose him, and hold him accountable. But would the system punish one of its own? Hosted by award-winning crime reporter Jana G. Pruden, and based on more than 50 hours of exclusive interviews with dozens of women, police officers, lawyers and legal experts, In Her Defence: Breach of Trust reveals serious gaps in the way law enforcement agencies in Canada are policing themselves, and the serious harm women are suffering as a result. Launching September 2026. Follow In Her Defence now, so you don’t miss an episode.2023 The Globe and Mail Social Sciences True Crime World
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  • Introducing: In Her Defence

    Introducing: In Her Defence
    Sep 18 2023

    The first two episodes of In Her Defence will be released on October 10th. Follow now so you don’t miss a new episode.

    Theme song, “The Fighter,” by Jenn Grant.

    If you’re experiencing intimate partner violence, you can find resources and your nearest shelter at sheltersafe.ca.

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    3 mins
  • Episode 1: The Ticking Time Bomb

    Episode 1: The Ticking Time Bomb
    Oct 10 2023

    Wes Naslund gets a phone call from his brothers at the farm. Friends and family describe the domestic abuse they suspect was going on in the Naslund house. A fight at the bar leaves Miles seriously injured, and things at the farm reach a breaking point.

    Learn more about this podcast and domestic violence in Canada, or sign up for our newsletter at tgam.ca/inherdefence

    E-mail the reporter, Jana Pruden, at jpruden@globeandmail.com

    If you’re experiencing domestic violence and want to talk to someone, you can find resources and your nearest shelter at sheltersafe.ca

    New subscribers to The Globe and Mail get a deal at globeandmail.com/podcastdeal.

    Our theme song is The Fighter, by Jenn Grant.


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    34 mins
  • Episode 2: Helen in Hell

    Episode 2: Helen in Hell
    Oct 10 2023

    Helen Naslund speaks from prison for the first time. Helen describes how she met and married Miles, and the only time she tried to leave. Early one morning in September 2011, two gunshots crack through the house.

    Learn more about this podcast and domestic violence in Canada, or sign up for our newsletter at tgam.ca/inherdefence

    E-mail the reporter, Jana Pruden, at jpruden@globeandmail.com

    If you’re experiencing domestic violence and want to talk to someone, you can find resources and your nearest shelter at sheltersafe.ca

    New subscribers to The Globe and Mail get a deal at globeandmail.com/podcastdeal.

    Our theme song is The Fighter, by Jenn Grant.


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    42 mins
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Helens story as heartbreaking as it was, the story was well delivered. loved listening. thank you and I wish Helen all the best and to enjoy being free 😊 x

amazing , heartbreaking

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