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Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. The podcast is currently in Season 18 "Justice Warriors". This season is in between long-form investigations.  Season 18 features interviews with real people doing real work to affect real change in a broken criminal justice system. Every episode is designed to inform, educate and inspire.

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Episodes

S3 Ep9: Z-28

In this episode, Bob takes a hard look at Jesse James Swindell's statement regarding witnessing Keow's abduction. After looking into the details of his testimony, Bob comes to some startling conclusions. #hernamewaskeow #freejesse #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 23, 201748 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 Ep8: S3:E8 Follow-Up

In this week's Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike answer listener questions about epode 308. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 21, 201735 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 Ep8: Alibi

In this week's episode, we hear how Truth & Justice has affected Jesse's life over the last few months. We learn more about Jesse's backstory, and solidify his alibi. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 16, 201737 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 Ep7: S3:E7 Follow-Up

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike answer listener questions and are joined by host of the Undisclosed Podcast, Colin Miller. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #freejesse #colinmiller #evidenceprof #undisclosed Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 14, 201740 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 Ep7: From the Bench

In this week's episode, Bob explains what went wrong in Jesse Eldridge's trial. We fill in the gaps from the prosecution's case, break down the defense's case and strategy, and Bob reveals a critical error that may have cost Jesse his life. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 09, 201731 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 Ep6: S3:E6 Follow-Up

In this week's Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike address the recent changes in the production of the show, and answer listener questions about Episode 306. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 07, 201734 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 Ep6: A Theory of Evolution

In this episode, Bob dissects the every changing stories of Jesse's brother Troy. Throughout the story we discover startling new evidence about the investigative methods of Dallas PD Detective Don Watts. Bob begins with Troy's very first statement to police in 1991, and ends with a recorded interview with Troy Eldridge recorded just two weeks ago. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #freejesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!...

Apr 02, 20171 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 Ep5: S3:E5 Follow-Up

In this Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike answer listener questions following Jim Clemente's profile introduced in Episode 305. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 31, 201733 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 Ep5: A Real Crime Profile

In this Episode, Jim Clemente analyzes ever detail of Keow's crime scene. He breaks down her injuries, reconstructs the scene, and delivers a profile of the type of offender that we should be looking for. Jim also weighs in on Jesse's arrest and conviction. Clemente is a former New York City Prosecutor, and a retired Supervisory Special Agent with the FBI's Behavior Analysis Unit. Jim is now a writer and producer of CBS's Criminal Minds, produced and starred in the hit docuseries "The Case of Jo...

Mar 26, 20171 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 Ep4: S3:E4 Follow-Up

In this week's Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike answer listener questions about Keow's wounds and Bob's preliminary profile of the murder. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 24, 201731 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 Ep4: The 4th Dimension

In this episode, Bob breaks down Medical Examiner Sheila Spotswood's autopsy report and trial testimony. We examine every detail of every wound, in order to create a profile of the crime scene and offender. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 19, 201744 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 Ep3: S3:E3 Follow-Up

In this Friday Follow-Up edition of Truth & Justice, Bob and Mike answer listener questions from emails, Facebook, Twitter and voicemail. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 17, 201730 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 Ep3: 30 Pieces of Silver

In this week's episode, Bob breaks down the tragic chain of events that led to the arrest and conviction of Jesse Eldridge for the murder of Mrs. Keow Gove. #FreeJesse #HerNameWasKeow #TruthandJusticeArmy Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 12, 201754 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 Ep2: S3:E2 Follow-Up

In this Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike address listener comments, questions in theories about episode 302. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 10, 201738 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 Ep2: Jitt

In this episode, Bob walks us through each step of Detective Kyle Royster's 18 month investigation into the murder of Keow Gove. Royster was the lead investigator in the case. New evidence, and leads are discovered along with some serious missteps in the investigation. All music was written, composed and scored by puttheminasong.com Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 05, 201737 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 Ep1: S3:E1 Follow-Up

In this Friday Follow-Up episode, Bob and Mike field listener questions and dig deeper into the weeds of the Keow Gove murder case. We hear some new thoughts and theories, and Bob shares his hypothesis regarding the keys from episode 301. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 03, 201737 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S3 Ep1: Murder On September

In the Season 3 Premiere of Truth & Justice, Bob walks us through the story of Mrs. Keow Gove. Keow was brutally murdered in a south Dallas neighborhood in 1991. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 26, 201727 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 Ep55: S2:E55 Follow-Up

In this episode, we say good-bye to the Ed Ates/Elnora Griffin case. Listeners ask lots of great questions, and we hear Bob call out the real killer on the airwaves. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 24, 201736 minSeason 2Ep. 55

S2 Ep55: I Come Home

This is the Season 2 Finale. We hear from Ed, Kim, Kyra, Margie, Kelvin and Allison in this emotional episode. Episode 255 commemorates the passing of the baton from the Truth & Justice Army investigation on to Ed's attorney, Allison Clayton. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 19, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 55

S2 Ep54: S2:E54 Follow-Up

The Friday Follow-Up episodes are a place for Bob and Mike to connect with the listeners. This is your chance to write it, tweet or call with your thoughts and theories. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 17, 201734 minSeason 2Ep. 54

S2 Ep54: Elnora

This week's episode is all about Elnora. Discover who Elnora really was. A daughter, a mother, a grandmother, a cousin and a friend. Please excuse the briefness of this episode. Bob was suffering from laryngitis, and Cubia Jackson cancelled her interview at the last minute. The episode is short, but it makes the point. This is about #justiceforelnora Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 12, 201722 minSeason 2Ep. 54

S2 Ep53: S2:E53 Follow-Up

In this episode we hear from several listeners, including Brooke Gittings, host of the Actual Innocence Podcast. We also hear from Kenny Snow, as he addresses the Truth & Justice Army after receiving the devastating news about Bill Cole. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 10, 201730 minSeason 2Ep. 53

S2 Ep53: Loose Ends

In this episode, Bob ties up all of the loose ends in the Edward Ates Case. We hear updates about Francis Johnson and Kenny Snow. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 05, 201732 minSeason 2Ep. 53

S2 Ep52: S2:E52 Follow-Up

In this week's Friday Follow-Up, Mike and Bob are joined by actor and producer, Jon Cryer. Jon and Jody finally put an end to the Unsolved Mysteries debate. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 03, 201743 minSeason 2Ep. 52

S2 Ep52: Face to Face

In this episode, Bob takes you along with him on his most recent trip to Texas. We hear from Francis Johnshon's relatives, Ed, Johnnie Pryor, and Monica Bush. Bob also reveals the biggest leap towards Ed's freedom that we've experienced to date. #freeedates #episode252 #truthandjusticearmy Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jan 29, 201731 minSeason 2Ep. 52

S2 Ep51: S2:E51 Follow-Up

In this week's #FridayFollowUp, Bob and Mike connect with listeners to follow up on this week's #episode251 "Zero Possibility" Listen closely for new information that further destroys the State's theory of the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jan 27, 201746 minSeason 2Ep. 51

S2 Ep51: Zero Possibility

In this episode, Bob piles on with more newly discovered evidence that completely destroys the State's case against Edward Ates. We hear about an expert witness who testified at the first trial, but not the second. We also find out how Monica Bush proved Ed's innocence, just 36 hours after Elnora was killed. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jan 22, 201735 minSeason 2Ep. 51

S2 Ep50: S2:E50 Follow-Up (LIVE From Dallas)

This episode was recorded live at the Dallas fan meet-up on 1/18. We hear from several listeners and special guests Allison Clayton of the Innocence Project of Texas, Kim and Kyra Ates. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jan 20, 201751 minSeason 2Ep. 50

S2 Ep50: The Night Of

In this episode, Bob takes us on a journey through the crime scene investigation on the night of July 23, 1993. The night Elnora was discovered. Using the report created by Jason Waller, we see the investigation through his eyes. The result is shocking! Creepy sound score is titled "Devil's Breath" and can be found at https://youtu.be/9N5FBsM2-yY #FreeEdAtes Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!...

Jan 15, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 50

S2 Ep49: S2:E49 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob and Mike answer follow-up questions from listeners regarding #episode249 "Deceived by Omission" Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jan 13, 201746 minSeason 2Ep. 49
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