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.
Bob is joined by Private Investigator and Podcaster, Sheila Wysocki. Sheila is here to discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Lauren Agee. Lauren was camping with friends, when she went missing. The next day her body was found floating in a cove. Police ruled the death an accident, but her family expects foul play. Sheila is on the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions from social media on the case of the murder of Jennifer Cave, which was covered on the Orange Tree podcast. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by the hosts of the Orange Tree podcast, Haley Butler and Tinu Thomas. Bob, Haley and Tinu discuss the strange case of the murder of Jennifer Cave. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
This week's Follow-Up is a special episode of Bob and Weave about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Bob and Zaq bring on expert guests Tom Desenberg and Doug Bonham to talk thoughts and theories on this iconic case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by the hosts of the Crime Countdown podcast. Together, Bob, Ash and Alaina break down some of the more bizarre theories about who killed Kennedy. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob and Zaq discuss their thoughts and theories on the Scott Peterson case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by psychologist Dr. Scott to break down the behavior of convicted murderer Scott Peterson. Dr. Scott is one of the hosts of the LA Not So Confidential podcast. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions surrounding the case of the disappearance of Maura Murray. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Maura Murray was a 21 year old college student in Massachusetts. On February 9th, 2004, Maura crashed her car in a remote area near Haverhill New Hampshire. She was spotted in her car alone, and then vanished. Since the night of the crash, there has never been a credible sighting of Maura Murray. Filmmakers Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are on a mission to find Maura, and they join Bob this week to help break down the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!...
The guys discuss listener questions gathered from social media over the Menendez brothers case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by one of the hosts of the True Crime Obsessed podcast, Patrick Hinds. We get to know Patrick, and dig into the complex case of the Menendez brothers. Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents. The conversation quickly shifts into a deep discussion about our prison system, and criminal justice reform. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with podcaster Maggie Freleng on the Ryan Ferguson/Charles Erickson case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by the host of the Unjust and Unsolved podcast, Maggie Freleng. Bob and Maggie break down the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson, and focus mostly on the fact that his co-defendant Charles Erickson remains behind bars to this day. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys answer listener questions after Bob's interview with Justin Evans of the Generation Why podcast on the Kansas City Butcher. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by the host of the Generation Why podcast, Justin Evans. The guys discuss the reign of terror of one of America's most horrible serial killers. Robert Berdella kidnapped, raped and tortured at least 6 men from 1984-1987. Out of the tragedy of his brutal killings rose a hero that finally managed to bring him to justice. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions over the Casey Anthony case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by retired FBI Profiler and former New York City Prosecutor Jim Clemente. This week, Bob and Jim break down the heartbreaking story of the death of Kaylee Anthony, and the subsequent acquittal of her mother Casey. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with Undisclosed's Rabia Chaudry over her coverage of the Greg Lance case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by one of the hosts of the Undisclosed podcast, Rabia Chaudry. Bob and Rabia discuss the wrongful conviction case of Tennessee man Greg Lance. Lance was convicted for the 1998 double homicide of Victor and Alla Kolesnikow. The murder had all the trappings of an execution, and the Kolesnikows' home was burned down to destroy evidence. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with The Captain from the True Crime Garage podcast over the Brian Shaffer case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by a true crime legend "The Captain". Captain is one of the hosts of the True Crime Garage podcast. This week Captain joins Bob to discuss the mysterious disappearance of an Ohio State medical student named Brian Shaffer. In 2006 Shaffer was seen walking into the Ugly Tuna bar, and has not been seen since. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions from social media over the Ivan Cantu case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob is joined by Matt Duff and Lizz Rose. Matt is the host of the Cousins By Blood podcast, where he is investigating Ivan's case. Lizz is no stranger to Truth and Justice. She appeared multiple times during Season 6, where we investigated the murder of her father and the wrongful conviction of her mother. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions over Bob's recent coverage of the Curtis Flowers case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob invites the host of the In The Dark Podcast, Madeleine Baran, on the show to discuss the case of Curtis Flowers. Flowers was convicted in 1997 for the murders of 4 furniture store employees, and sentenced to death. This bizarre and tragic case consisted of Flowers being tried for the same crime 6 times. His nightmare came to an end last week, when after 23 years the charges against him were finally dropped. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!...
The guys discuss listener questions in the final Follow-Up discussing the Pieringer case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob breaks down Deb's trial testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys answer listener questions gathered from social media as Season 8 winds down to a close. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob covers three topics that have been on deck for future episodes in the Pieringer case. We cover information learned regarding the autopsies, a report written by Victim's Assistance Coordinator Sue Jacobson, and a deposition written by Deb's sister Brenda. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions as well as what the future of the podcast will look for the rest of Season 9 and beyond. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
