About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Episode 2: Bob. Bob Semenchuck." from In Her Defence: Breach of Trust covers the internal investigation launched by officers at the Regina Police Service into one of their own colleagues, a case that grows larger and more complex than investigators initially imagined. Sgt. Alana Heiliger begins identifying patterns in an officer's use of police databases, while a notebook filled with names and cryptic notations provides valuable clues to the unfolding case involving Bob Semenchuck.
Hosts and release
In Her Defence: Breach of Trust is made by Kasia Mychajlowycz and Jana G. Pruden, and the show is a seven-episode investigative podcast from The Globe and Mail centered on the case of Regina police officer Sgt. Robert Semenchuck. Sound mixing is handled by Dave Crosbie, with additional recording by Amber Bracken, and the narration is recorded at Haq Story Studio in Edmonton. The theme song, "Black Horses," is performed by Birdbelly, with show art by Celeste Woods. This episode runs 29 minutes and was released on September 15, 2026. Listeners with tips or information can email reporter Jana Pruden at jpruden@globeandmail.com.
