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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

S5 Ep44: Now you see it; Now you don’t

Bob is joined by Damien Echols, Lorri Davis and Lonny Sourey. The pressure put onto the District Attorney’s office to test the WM3 evidence has finally come to a head. Keith Chrestman is now backed into a corner, and is claiming that the evidence has been destroyed. This episode presents the full picture of what’s going on, and let’s us know what to expect next. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 18, 202144 minSeason 5Ep. 44

S10 Ep22: S10:E22 Follow-Up

The guys take listener questions after Sunday's episode covering Detective Swainson and Creaig Peters. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 16, 202146 minSeason 10Ep. 22

S10 Ep22: Swainson & Peters

Bob breaks down the trial testimony of Detective Roy Swainson, and we hear directly from Craig Peters. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 11, 202145 minSeason 10Ep. 22

S10 Ep21: S10:E21 Follow-Up

The guys tackle listener questions gathered from social media after Sunday's episode concluded Bob's discussion with Chris Doland. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 09, 202146 minSeason 10Ep. 21

S10 Ep21: Another Perspective - Pt. 2

Part 2 of Bob’s discussion with listener Chris Doland. In this episode Bob points out what he sees as flaws in Chris’ theory of the case, and lays out his own working theory. The two then work through the evidence and land on a reasonable working timeline. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 04, 202151 minSeason 10Ep. 21

S10 Ep20: S10:E20 Follow-Up

While Bob is on the ground in Houston, the guys have a remotely-recorded episode to answer listener questions. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jul 02, 202152 minSeason 10Ep. 20

S10 Ep20: Another Perspective - Pt. 1

Bob is joined by longtime listener Chris Doland. This episode speaks to the core values of the Truth & Justice crowdsourced investigation model. Bob & Chris often discuss their very different perspectives about the case on the Facebook Fan Page. One of the best ways to see the case from all angles is to have a discussion with someone who doesn’t agree with you. Chris offered to take the discussion onto the podcast, and Bob happily accepted the offer. The discussion that listeners will he...

Jun 27, 202148 minSeason 10Ep. 20

S10 Ep19: S10:E19 Follow-Up

The guys take listener questions from social media after Bob's recent look into the DA file in the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 25, 202140 minSeason 10Ep. 19

S10 Ep19: A Can of Worms

Bob digs through the DA file and reveals a lot of new information about the case. Have your notebooks handy!! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 20, 202142 minSeason 10Ep. 19

S10 Ep18: S10:E18 Follow-Up

The guys answer listener questions after Bob's look at Redrock and Howson in the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 18, 202142 minSeason 10Ep. 18

S10 Ep18: Redrock & Howson

Bob breaks down the details of Broderick Smith and Howson Ramm’s witness accounts. We look at their criminal records and assess them as suspects. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 13, 202145 minSeason 10Ep. 18

S10 Ep17: S10:E17 Follow-Up

The guys take listener voicemails and questions after Bob's look into K.D. and his involvement in the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 11, 202146 minSeason 10Ep. 17

S10 Ep17: K.D.

Bob breaks down KD's police statement, post-offense behavior, and criminal record. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 06, 202145 minSeason 10Ep. 17

S10 Ep16: S10:E16 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener voicemails and questions surrounding Youngster in the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 04, 202155 minSeason 10Ep. 16

S10 Ep16: Youngster

Bob evaluates Farrell Smith "Youngster" as a possible suspect in Catalina's murder. We hear about his pre-offense, during-offense, and post-offense behavior, including his full police statement and his criminal record. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 30, 202142 minSeason 10Ep. 16

S10 Ep15: S10:E15 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener questions after airing the second half of Jim Clemente's brainstorming session with Bob. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 28, 202139 minSeason 10Ep. 15

S10 Ep15: Jim Clemente: The Suspects

Bob and Jim continue their consulting session, now moving on to an in-depth discussion of the suspects/persons of interest in the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 16, 202144 minSeason 10Ep. 15

S10 Ep14: S10:E14 Follow-Up

Bob and Mike have friend of the show Janet Varney on to discuss listener questions gathered from social media. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 14, 202155 minSeason 10Ep. 14

S10 Ep14: Jim Clemente: The Profile

Bob is joined by retired FBI Profiler Jim Clemente. Jim has spent a week analyzing case materials. He has been given no information about any suspects. In this "fly on the wall" episode, Bob and Jim work through the evidence, and Jim delivers a profile of Catalina's killer. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 09, 202146 minSeason 10Ep. 14

S10 Ep13: S10:E13 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's analysis of the second half of Detective Allen's trial testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 07, 202144 minSeason 10Ep. 13

S10 Ep13: Detective Allen - Pt. 2

Bob shares some new information about the timeline and Jenn's window of opportunity, and then breaks down the second half of Detective Allen's testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 02, 202141 minSeason 10Ep. 13

S10 Ep12: S10:E12 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener questions from social media after Bob's look at the first half of Detective Allen's trial testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 30, 202147 minSeason 10Ep. 12

S10 Ep12: Detective Allen - Pt. 1

Bob breaks down the first half of Detective Allen's trial testimony. In this episode we cover the direct examination. Next week, we'll move on to cross examination. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 25, 202141 minSeason 10Ep. 12

S10 Ep11: S10:E11 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's Round Table Discussion episode. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 23, 202149 minSeason 10Ep. 11

S10 Ep11: Round Table Discussion

Bob sits down with 5 listeners to discuss the case. Wes, Pamela, Cindy, Lynn and Kay all have different thoughts on the case. Listen in on a great discussion. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 18, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 10Ep. 11

S10 Ep10: S10:E10 Follow-Up

The guys answer listener questions focused on the shoddy crime scene investigation in the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 16, 20211 hrSeason 10Ep. 10

S10 Ep10: Blinders

Bob breaks down the crime scene investigation, evidence collection, DNA, hair, and finger print analysis, as well as new information on the timeline. Today's episode is more about what was ignored, than what was found by investigators. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 11, 202139 minSeason 10Ep. 10

S10 Ep9: S10:E9 Follow-Up

Bob, Zaq and Mike discuss listener questions concerning Catalina Palomino's wallet and her autopsy. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 09, 202155 minSeason 10Ep. 9

S10 Ep9: The Autopsy & The Wallet

Bob breaks down the details about the discovery of the wallet in Eva's apartment, and the medical evidence. Details in the autopsy strengthen the case for Jennifer's innocence. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 04, 202140 minSeason 10Ep. 9

S10 Ep8: S10:E8 Follow-Up

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's airing of interviews with Jennifer Jeffley and her mother. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Apr 02, 202149 minSeason 10Ep. 8
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