In Her Defence: 50th Street
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Introducing In Her Defence: 50th Street
In Her Defence: 50th Street
05/06/24 • 3 min
Do you recognize this man’s voice?
Coming this fall, In Her Defence: 50th Street investigates the unsolved murder of Amber Tuccaro, who disappeared from the Edmonton area in 2010. Amber left an important clue: A haunting recording of what appear to be the final moments of her life – and the voice of the man who may be her killer.
Do you have information about Amber’s murder? Contact reporter Jana Pruden at [email protected] or by phone/ text at 780-265-5262
The portrait of Amber is by Lauren Crazybull. The show’s theme song is “No Surrender” by Ms.PAN!K
Resources for people affected
Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society www.irsss.ca.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society also offers 24-hour support through the Lamathut crisis line toll-free at 1-800-721-0066.
The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to former students and their families toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls can contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
First Nations, Inuit and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can also contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
Learn more
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Crime Story: An in-depth interview with Jana Pruden
In Her Defence: 50th Street
04/22/24 • 46 min
In this special bonus episode, our host Jana Pruden sits down with Crime Story’s Kathleen Goldhar to discuss the question, “How should we deal with women who kill their abusers?”
You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find them in your podcast app, or here: https://link.chtbl.com/DreYfAFB
Plus, details of In Her Defence season 2 are coming soon!
The Voice / ni nisitawinawâw
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/21/24 • 32 min
The release of the voice brings out a flood of tips and suspects. Experts study the tape for clues about the voice, while police come to realize the recording doesn’t have the investigative value they once hoped. Amber’s biological brother says he knows who killed Amber.
Email the reporter, Jana Pruden, at [email protected]
Learn more about this podcast at https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/inherdefence/#01
Our cover art is a painting of Amber by Lauren Crazybull. Our theme song is No Surrender by Ms.PAN!K. Episode titles were translated into Plains Cree by Dorothy Thunder.
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls can contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is also available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at irsss.ca
In Her Defence: 50th Street is recorded at Gabby Road Studio on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, also known as amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, or Beaver Hills House.
The Decibel: How to make a true crime podcast
In Her Defence: 50th Street
11/18/24 • 23 min
In this bonus episode, we share Jana's interview with The Decibel's Menaka Raman-Wilms. Follow The Decibel for more stories from The Globe and Mail's newsroom, delivered to you every weekday morning.
Blatant Failures / mâmâsîs ê-tôtahkik
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/14/24 • 29 min
A notorious serial killer prompts a broad reckoning around the murder of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Amber’s family files an official complaint around how her missing persons investigation was handled, and a review of the case forces a public apology — with an unexpected twist. Questions persist about Evangeline, the last person known to have seen Amber alive.
Email the reporter, Jana Pruden, at [email protected]
Learn more about this podcast at https://www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/inherdefence/#01
Our cover art is a painting of Amber by Lauren Crazybull. Our theme song is No Surrender by Ms.PAN!K. Episode titles were translated into Plains Cree by Dorothy Thunder.
Individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls can contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.
Support for families impacted by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is also available through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at irsss.ca.
In Her Defence: 50th Street is recorded at Gabby Road Studio on Treaty 6 territory in Edmonton, also known as amiskwaciy-wâskahikan, or Beaver Hills House.
Episode 3: All Hell Breaks Loose
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/17/23 • 31 min
Wes Naslund talks about growing up with his father. Miles Naslund is reported missing, but no one seems to care he’s gone. Helen and her family live with a haunting secret. One day in 2017, almost exactly six years after Miles was reported missing, two men show up at Helen’s work.
Learn more about this podcast and domestic violence in Canada, or sign up for our newsletter at tgam.ca/inherdefence
Email the reporter at [email protected]
If you’re experiencing intimate partner 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
Theme song, “The Fighter,” by Jenn Grant.
Episode 1: The Ticking Time Bomb
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/10/23 • 34 min
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 [email protected]
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.
Episode 2: Helen in Hell
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/10/23 • 41 min
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 [email protected]
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.
Episode 4: Responsibility Pie
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/24/23 • 37 min
Helen is interrogated by police officers who say they understand the abuse she’d been living with, and know that something had to happen for her to get free. Someone she loves has betrayed her. Her life – and the lives of her sons – are all on the line.
Theme song, “The Fighter,” by Jenn Grant.
Learn more about this podcast and domestic violence in Canada, or sign up for our newsletter at tgam.ca/inherdefence
E-mail the reporter at [email protected]
If you’re experiencing intimate partner 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
Episode 5: The Battered Woman Defence
In Her Defence: 50th Street
10/31/23 • 31 min
The 1987 case of Angelique Lavallee provides a roadmap for the “battered woman defence.” Canada’s first female Supreme Court justice, Bertha Wilson, attempts to expose systemic sexism in the justice system. Helen is charged with first-degree murder, and has to decide whether to accept a plea deal or go to trial.
Elizabeth Sheehy’s book is Defending Battered Women on Trial: Lessons from the Transcripts.
Theme song, “The Fighter,” by Jenn Grant.
Learn more about this podcast and domestic violence in Canada, or sign up for our newsletter at tgam.ca/inherdefence
E-mail the reporter at [email protected]
If you’re experiencing intimate partner 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
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FAQ
How many episodes does In Her Defence: 50th Street have?
In Her Defence: 50th Street currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does In Her Defence: 50th Street cover?
The podcast is about Missing Person, Society & Culture, True Crime, Domestic Violence, Canada, Criminal Justice, Law and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on In Her Defence: 50th Street?
The episode title 'Episode 3: All Hell Breaks Loose' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on In Her Defence: 50th Street?
The average episode length on In Her Defence: 50th Street is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of In Her Defence: 50th Street released?
Episodes of In Her Defence: 50th Street are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of In Her Defence: 50th Street?
The first episode of In Her Defence: 50th Street was released on Sep 18, 2023.
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