In Her Defence

4.8 (640)
True Crime
Weekly Series

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.

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Introducing In Her Defence: Breach of Trust

What happens when one of the “good guys” turns out to be a bad guy? A Regina police officer 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? The acclaimed true crime series In Her Defence returns this fall with In Her Defence: Breach of Trust. First episode is out this September. Follow now, so you don’t miss an episode. This season’s theme song is Black Horses by BirdBelly. Show art is by Celeste Woods. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jana G. Pruden

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4.8

out of 5

640 Ratings

I always think of Amber

2024-12-27

FindingMyAncestors

I provided a tip on the voice. I’m still sure I recognize it. I never met Amber, but I think of her often.
The best podcast

2024-12-12

Jadene Spitzer

Jana has an amazing gift for story telling. Combine that with the detailed research and she has created something special here. This podcast not only shares stories but also helps spread the word and educate the public on important issues. Well done!
Excellent storytelling

2024-12-11

accusticjunkie

So compassionate with the family, a crime seems so wrong. I don’t think amber deserved what happened to her and I want them to find out what happened who did it and have justice. my heart goes out to Tootsie and amber‘s child. A life taken away way too soon. mmiw matters very much.
Bravo!

2024-11-23

Jamskas

Well done! Compelling story, perfectly written and narrated. Bravo!

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.