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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 Ep24: Kenneth Ray Williams

Bob shares everything that we know about suspect Kenneth Ray Williams. We learn about his criminal history, and the details of his violent offenses. Then we break down the chronology of his involvement into the investigation. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Aug 13, 201737 minSeason 3Ep. 24

S3 Ep23: S3:E23 Follow-Up

Bob and Mike dig a little deeper into the Keow Gove case with listener questions about Episode 23. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Aug 11, 201740 minSeason 3Ep. 23

S3 Ep23: Withheld

Bob digs a little deeper into Ken Gove's past and his interactions with detectives. We learn that selected files are conveniently missing from the DA's file, and that Ken may not be exactly the man that we all pictured. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Aug 06, 201735 minSeason 3Ep. 23

S3 Ep22: S3:E22 Follow-Up

Bob and Mike answer listener questions about part two of Kenneth Gove's interview with psychic John Catchings. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Aug 04, 201728 minSeason 3Ep. 22

S3 Ep22: Psych - Pt. 2

Bob and Mike read through the second half of psychic John Catchings' discussion with Ken Gove. In this episode, Catchings gives us his opinion on who we should be looking for. #truth&justicearmy #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #psych Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 30, 201733 minSeason 3Ep. 22

S3 Ep21: S3:E21 Follow-Up

Mike asks Bob listener questions and they discuss new information found in the transcripts between Kenneth Gove and psychic John Catchines. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 28, 201736 minSeason 3Ep. 21

S2: Bonus: Margie

It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ed Ates' mother, Ms. Margie Jackson. Music title is "I Come Home" by Jennifer Crouch

Jul 24, 20175 min

S3 Ep21: Psych - Pt. 1

Dallas PD has finally provided Bob with the documents from his February open records request. Contained within those documents is the transcript from Ken Gove's conversation with psychic John Catchings. Bob and Mike take you back in time, into this conversation. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #psychic #truth&justicearmy Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 23, 201732 minSeason 3Ep. 21

S3 Ep20: S3:E20 Follow-Up

Mike asks Bob listener questions about Keow's walking pace, where her attack occurred, fingerprints on the knife found in her hand and more. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 21, 201737 minSeason 3Ep. 20

S3 Ep20: #Truth&JusticeArmy

The T&J Army movement is centered on the concept of ordinary people uniting to change the world, and reform our broken criminal justice system. In this week's episode, Bob gets on the phone with Texas listeners Jill Gillis and Paul Day. Jill and Paul have put an incredible amount of time and energy into investigating Keow's murder. The fan page discussion grew into a full episode, where you get to be a fly on the wall of a real organic discussion about the case. Listen ad-free by joining our...

Jul 16, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 20

S3 Ep19: S3:E19 Follow-Up

Mike has a lot of questions to relay to Bob from the listeners, after the crime scene was reconstructed in episode 319. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 14, 201733 minSeason 3Ep. 19

S3 Ep19: A Closer Look

Bob takes a closer look at all of the evidence and witness statements and is able to use that information to recreate Keow's morning. We finally learn which direction Keow was walking, and how many laps she likely took. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 09, 201735 minSeason 3Ep. 19

S1: Follow-Up Asia Bonus

Bob finally explains why we stopped using Jonny Rose's music last year, and talks about the current happenings with iTunes. We also answer listener questions about the Asia McClain interview.

Jul 06, 201738 min

S1: Bonus: Asia McClain

Bob interviews "The Serial Alibi" witness, Mrs. Asia McClain Chapman. Asia tells her story from when she wrote Adnan the letters in jail, all the way through her testimony at Adnan's PCR hearing. Asia also weighs in on Jesse Eldridge's case, draws parallels between herself and Shawna Cupples, and offers some advice to Shawna. #serial #asiamclain #freeadnan #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #truth&justicearmy

Jun 25, 201749 min

S3 Ep17: S3:E17 Follow-Up

Bob's interview with Sylvia last week set the internet on fire. Discussion boards have been hot this week. In this week's follow-up, but and Mike answer a lot of listener questions following Episode 317. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 23, 201749 minSeason 3Ep. 17

S3 Ep17: Grass Roots

Bob continues his search for Keow's killer. We hear from three new witnesses today. All three knew Keow personally, and one has new information that gives us a clear direction on where to head next. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #truth&justicearmy Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 18, 201747 minSeason 3Ep. 17

S3 Ep16: S3:E16 Follow-Up

Bob & Mike brings fan page discussions onto the podcast. Bob explains why he feels that the z-28 lead is so important, and compares it to our other leads. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 16, 201744 minSeason 3Ep. 16

S3 Ep16: Clemente Returns

In an impromptu interview, Bob and Jim spend an hour speaking about Keow's case. Bob fills Jim in on all of the new developments and Jim weighs in on the investigation. #realcrimeprofile #jimclemente #hernamewaskeow Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 11, 201754 minSeason 3Ep. 16

S3 Ep15: S3:E15 Follow-Up

Bob & Mike address listener comments and questions about Episode 315. We get deeper into Shawna's interview, and at the end of the episode we hear from Jim Clemente and Francey Hakes as they tell us about their new podcast. "Best Case Worst Case" #realcrimeprofile #jimclemente #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 09, 201742 minSeason 3Ep. 15

S3 Ep15: The Truth Will Set You Free

Bob sits down with Troy's 1991 girlfriend, Shonna Cupples. Shonna reveals information that may lead to Jesse Eldridge's release from prison. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 04, 201749 minSeason 3Ep. 15

S3 Ep14: S3:E14 Follow-Up

Bob & Mike answer listener questions about #episode314. We also hear from the man behind the music. Shane Yoder from puttheminasong.com Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 02, 201759 minSeason 3Ep. 14

S3 Ep14: The Witness

Bob takes the listeners along on his journey to Texas. Experience the IPTX Law Students' graduation, a trip to Grady Spruce High School, a follow-up interview with Troy Eldridge, and finally a mystery witness is revealed. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 28, 201736 minSeason 3Ep. 14

S3 Ep13: S3:E13 Follow-Up

Bob and Mike answer listener questions about episode 313. We also learn that both Bob and Mike will be at Crimecon in Indianapolis on 6/9 & 6/10. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 26, 201732 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3 Ep13: Kenneth Ray Williams

Bob Speaks catches up with Jesse. Jesse has some new info on the Grove Rats. We hit pause on the Grove Rats, to follow up on a new lead. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 21, 201733 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3 Ep12: S3:E11/E12 Follow-Up

Bob and Mike answer listener questions and discuss theories about Episode 311: "Grove Rats", and Episode 312: "Mother's Day" Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 19, 201740 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3 Ep12: Happy Mother's Day

This week's episode is a short Mother's Day special. Bob answers some questions from last week's episode, reveals some new evidence, and ends with great news for Jesse! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 14, 201723 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3 Ep11: The Grove Rats

In this episode, Bob explains the history of how Pleasant Grove came to be, and how it evolved into the neighborhood that exists today. We hear from Grove residents from all walks of life. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 07, 201734 minSeason 3Ep. 11

S3 Ep10: S3:E10 Follow-Up

In this week's Friday Follow-Up, Bob and Mike discuss listener thoughts, theories and ideas. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 05, 201735 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 Ep10: The Stanberrys

In this episode, Bob interviews Danny and Shirley Stanberry. Danny is the man who discovered Keow's body, and we find out that Shirley witnessed something that will make your skin crawl. We also hear from Jim Clemente again in this episode, as he breaks down some post offense behavior. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #freejesse #jimclemente #realcrimeprofile Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 30, 201747 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 Ep9: S3:E9 Follow-Up

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike answer listener questions, and we get to hear directly from Jesse James Swindell. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 28, 201739 minSeason 3Ep. 9
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