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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

S6 Ep40: The Renters

With the help of some Truth & Justice Army members, Bob makes a connection between Siniad Gonzalez-Londoño and the renters that were about to be evicted from Jim and Sandy's rental home. In this episode, we get the full picture on the depth of Detective Shawn Carrizal's investigation into Jim's murder. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 26, 201936 minSeason 6Ep. 40

S6 Ep39: S6:E39 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob answers a voicemail and listener questions from social media. The guys even give their thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones for listeners that are interested. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 24, 201952 minSeason 6Ep. 39

S6 Ep39: Organized Criminals

Bob digs deeper into Siniad Gonzalez as a possible suspect and reveals some concerning information about her family. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 19, 201925 minSeason 6Ep. 39

S2 Ep58: S2:E58 Follow-Up

Bob answers listener questions after returning to the Ed Ates case in Sunday's episode to interview Innocence Project of Texas Attorney Allison Clayton for an update on his case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 17, 201942 minSeason 2Ep. 58

S2 Ep58: Justice for Elnora and Ed

Bob is joined by Innocence Project of Texas Attorney, Allison Clayton, to update the Truth & Justice Army on the most recent developments in our Season 2 Case. Allison has just been cleared to release the results of testing that has been conducted in Ed's case, and is here to share the results. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 12, 201942 minSeason 2Ep. 58

S6 Ep38: S6:E38 Follow-Up

Bob answers listener questions from social media as well as unveils plans for the upcoming Truth and Justice televised series on the Oxygen network. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 10, 201930 minSeason 6Ep. 38

S6 Ep38: Mac Secrest

This week, Bob interviews Sandy Melgar's defense and appeal attorney, Mac Secrest. Mac talks about pre-trial investigation, the trial, and the appeals process. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 05, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 6Ep. 38

S6 Ep37: S6:E37 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob answers listener questions from social media as well as voicemails that weren't included in last week's Friday Follow-Up. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 03, 201950 minSeason 6Ep. 37

S6 Ep37: Listener Call-Ins

After a busy week on the road, Bob fields questions and comments from listeners in this listener driven call-in episode. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 28, 201946 minSeason 6Ep. 37

S6 Ep36: S6:E36 Follow-Up

In this follow-up, Bob answers questions from listeners regarding the Kingwood home invasion, the perpetrators from that crime's current whereabouts and more. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 26, 201943 minSeason 6Ep. 36

S6 Ep36: Wrong is Wrong

This week, Bob looks a little more closely into the Kingwood home invasion the the two people who were convicted of that crime. Along the way we discover some very disturbing information. Things are not always as they seem. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 21, 201936 minSeason 6Ep. 36

S6 Ep35: S6:E35 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob answers questions from social media over Episode 35. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 19, 201948 minSeason 6Ep. 35

S6 Ep35: Making Sense of Things

This week Bob compares a home invasion that occurred in Harris County on 2/26/12 to the Melgar home invasion. The two attacks occurred about 10 months apart, and the similarities are shocking. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 14, 201938 minSeason 6Ep. 35

S6 Ep34: S6:E34 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob answers listener questions over both the Adnan Syed and Sandy Melgar cases. He also gives his opinion on the recent remarks made on the Getting Off podcast, where the hosts gave disparaging opinions on ordinary people's contributions to criminal justice reform. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 12, 201949 minSeason 6Ep. 34

S6 Ep34: Adnan Syed Wrap-Up/Belk Pt. 2

In this episode, Bob gives his thoughts on the Adnan Syed case after the HBO docuseries The Case Against Adnan Syed concluded. He also finishes his breakdown of the trial testimony of Billy Belk in the Melgar case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 07, 201944 minSeason 6Ep. 34

S6 Ep33: S6:E33 Follow-Up (Adnan Syed Update)

While Bob is out of town, he calls into the studio for a recording with Mike. They discuss the conclusion of the HBO docuseries, The Case Against Adnan Syed as well as answer listener questions over both the Adnan Syed and Melgar cases. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 05, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 6Ep. 33

S6 Ep33: Unconscionable

Bob begins his breakdown of defense investigator, Billy Belk. Belk is a 32 year veteran of the Houston Police Department. As a former homicide investigator and a licensed attorney, he tells the jury what a real investigation is supposed to look like. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 31, 201935 minSeason 6Ep. 33

S1 Ep35: Bonus: Colin Miller - Adnan Update

Bob invites lawyer and co-host of the Undisclosed podcast, Colin Miller, onto the show for an interview. They discuss their thoughts on the new HBO docuseries The Case Against Adnan Syed , as Colin was a consultant on the show. They also delve into what legal steps can be taken next to see Adnan Syed walk out of prison. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 29, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 35

S6 Ep32: Detective Dousay - Pt. 3

This week, Bob concludes his look into the trial testimony of Detective James Dousay. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 24, 201943 minSeason 6Ep. 32

S6 Ep31: S6:E31 Follow-Up (Adnan Syed Update)

In this episode, Bob answers questions on both the Melgar case and the Adnan Syed case, after the second episode of The Case Against Adnan Syed aired on HBO. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 22, 201946 minSeason 6Ep. 31

S6 Ep31: Detective Dousay - Pt. 2

Bob continues to break down the testimony of Harris County Detective James Dousay. They week, we finish up direct examination and move onto Mac Secrest's cross of Dousay. The truth begins to show it's face as his direct testimony is picked apart. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 17, 201940 minSeason 6Ep. 31

S6 Ep30: S6:E30 Follow-Up (Adnan Syed Update)

This week, Bob updates listeners on the Adnan Syed case amidst the airing of the new HBO docuseries, The Case Against Adnan Syed . Bob also addresses listener questions pertaining to the Melgar case after last week's episode, which covers the first part of Detective Dousay's trial testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 15, 201954 minSeason 6Ep. 30

S6 Ep30: Detective Dousay - Pt. 1

Bob begins his breakdown of Detective James Dousay's trial testimony. We get a much clearer understanding of how the jury was convinced that Sandy changed her story throughout her police interview on December 23, 2012. The episode is derailed in the final act, when Bob receives some devastating news during the recording. #FreeAdnan Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 10, 201937 minSeason 6Ep. 30

S6 Ep29: S6:E29 Follow-Up

While Bob is on the road, he invites Patreon subscriber Jennifer Neeley onto the show to co-host this week's Friday Follow-Up. Jennifer is an instructor at UC San Diego Extension and asks Bob questions from her influencer marketing students. For more information on Jennifer and what she does, visit jndglobal.com . Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 08, 20191 hr 39 minSeason 6Ep. 29

S6 Ep29: Alison Sweeney

This week, Bob interviews Days of Our Lives & The Biggest Loser star, Alison Sweeney. Alison has just launched a series of three movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The series is inspired by grass roots true crime podcasts . . . like ours! The movies are fantastic and the interview is really fun. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 03, 201950 minSeason 6Ep. 29

S6 Ep28: S6:E28 Follow-Up

In this episode, Bob answers listener questions from Mike collected from social media. Topics of discussion include Sandra Melgar's health issues, paramedic Stephanie Roberts' testimony at trial, and more. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mar 01, 201943 minSeason 6Ep. 28

S6 Ep28: Parallel Universes

Bob compares and contrasts the trial testimonies of two women who were standing side by side with Sandy, in the hour immediately following the discovery of Jim's body. Paramedic, Stephanie Roberts, and Harris County Precinct 4 Constable, Jennifer Martinez, witnessed the same things . . . but their impressions could not be more different. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 24, 201937 minSeason 6Ep. 28

S6 Ep27: S6:E27 Follow-Up

In this episode, Mike addresses listener questions to Bob gathered from social media. Topics of discussion include why Bob decided to take on this case as well as the testimony of Maria Melgar at Sandra Melgar's trial. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 22, 201936 minSeason 6Ep. 27

S6 Ep27: Maria's Memory

This week we hear an English translation of Maria Melgar's initial police statement, followed by Maria and Herman's trial testimonies. Bob reveals a distinct contrast between their recollections on the night of, and their memories 5 years later at trial. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 17, 201941 minSeason 6Ep. 27

S6 Ep26: S6:E26 Follow-Up

This week, Bob answers questions from social media surrounding the transcribed police interview of Herman Melgar. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Feb 15, 201939 minSeason 6Ep. 26
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