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Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

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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

S13 Ep3: Follow-Up 7/21/23

Bob, Janet and Zaq discuss the Joshua Amos missing persons case, and field questions from listeners. We also hear about Zaq's interview on Janet's other podcast "The JV Club". That episode is available now. Go check it out on the JV Club podcast! Listen to every episode AD FREE, by joining our Patreon. Patrons provide a large portion of the funding for the work done on Truth & Justice. Today's episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to ZBiotics.com/truth and use code TRUTH at checkout for 15% o...

Jul 21, 202339 minSeason 13Ep. 3

S13 Ep2: Joshua Amos - East St. Louis, IL

Joshua Amos was last seen in East St. Louis, Illinois, at 7:28am on March 19, 2023. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve light grey T-shirt, blue jeans, and black Adidas shoes. Anyone with information on Josh's whereabouts are asked to call 911, or the Washington Park Police at 618-874-0115. There will be a search effort on Tuesday July 18th, and the family and police are asking for volunteers to assist. Searchers should meet in the parking area at the Worldwide Technology Raceway, at 8am. For...

Jul 16, 202340 minSeason 13Ep. 2

S13 Ep1: Follow-Up 7/14/23

In this first Follow-Up episode of Season 13, Bob and the gang explain how things are going to work as we embark on our new mission of providing crowdsourced help in missing persons cases. We also answer a few lingering questions about Season 12, and Zaq shares some updates regarding the Delphi murders case. Listen ad free, and support the show, by joining Patreon! When you join, you'll also get a full hour of additional content every week, and a video version of the Friday Follow-Ups....

Jul 14, 202347 minSeason 13Ep. 1

S13: Introducing Season 13

Bob reveals the subject of Season 13 of Truth & Justice, and presents a call to actions to listeners for our next journey. Email your submissions at Theories@TruthAndJusticePod.com Support the show, and get every episode Ad Free by joining our Patreon.

Jul 09, 202315 min

S12 Ep65: S12: E65 Follow-Up

Bob, Janet and Zaq wrap up Season 12 in this final Pinyon Pines Follow-Up. They share their thoughts and answer several listener questions about the case. Listen AD FREE by joining our Patreon! Today's Sponsor is BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/Truth and get on your way to being your best self.

Jul 07, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 12Ep. 65

S12 Ep65: You'll Never Be Alone Again

In this "Finale for now" episode of Season 12, Bob is joined by Robert Pape's sister, Christy Pape Somerville. We hear a statement written by Robert and Cristin, and Christy talks about her journey through growing up with Robert, his arrest, his convictions, and her experiences living through a year and a half of the case being covered on Truth & Justice.

Jul 02, 202353 minSeason 12Ep. 65

S12 Ep64: S12:E64 Follow-Up

Today, Bob and Zaq discuss all of your "lingering questions" from this week's episode. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Jun 30, 202357 minSeason 12Ep. 64

S12 Ep64: Lingering Questions

This will be the last episode where we go over alternative suspects, before the season finale next week. Listen ad-free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Jun 25, 202345 minSeason 12Ep. 64

S12 Ep63: S12:E63 Follow-Up

Today, Bob, Zaq & Janet go over all the details and take your listener questions for Episode 62, "Neighbors". Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Jun 23, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 12Ep. 63

S12 Ep63: Neighbors

Throughout Season 12, we've established that Robert and Cristin could not have committed the Pinyon Pines murders. But if not them, WHO? Today Bob looks into a few more possibilities. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Jun 18, 202343 minSeason 12Ep. 63

S12 Ep62: S12:E62 Follow-up

Today Bob, Zaq and Janet go over "The Pinyon Pines Wrongful Conviction". Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Jun 16, 202347 minSeason 12Ep. 62

S12 Ep62: The Pinyon Pines Wrongful Convictions

Today is the day where Bob sums up this case in a tidy package. This will be a single place for people with an interest in the case to reference going forward. Everything in this episode has been covered, in depth, through Season 12. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 11, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 12Ep. 62

S12 Ep61: S12:E61 Follow-Up

We're Back! (...minus Zaq) Bob and Janet host today's Friday Follow-Up and take all your listener questions regarding, "Episode 61, We Killed Her". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Jun 09, 202336 minSeason 12Ep. 61

S12 Ep61: We Killed Her

Bob shares two very strange interviews. A friend of Becky's received an alarming phone call, from Becky's cell that became even more alarming . . . once he found out she had been murdered. These two interviews occurred on 9/27/06. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

May 28, 202330 minSeason 12Ep. 61

S12 Ep60: S12:E60 Follow-Up

Today Bob, Zaq, and Janet break down The State's Final Word and take your listener questions. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

May 26, 20231 hrSeason 12Ep. 60

S12 Ep60: The State's Final Word

We've reached the end of the 6-week trial. Today you're going to hear the last thing the jury heard. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

May 21, 202338 minSeason 12Ep. 60

S12 Ep59: S12:E59 Follow-Up

Today, Bob & Janet - sans Zaq - will take all your listener questions regarding Episode 59, Moore's Closing. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

May 19, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 12Ep. 59

S12 Ep59: Moore's Closing

Today you're going to hear Robert's attorney, Jeff Moore's, closing. He takes an interesting approach in his closing argument. Listen ad-free on Patreon.

May 14, 202338 minSeason 12Ep. 59

S12 Ep58: S12:E58 Follow-Up

Today, Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss "Dolan's Closing". Listen ad-free on Patreon!

May 12, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 12Ep. 58

S12 Ep58: Dolan's Closing

Today we explore Dolan's final plea to the jurors. Listen as free on Patreon!

May 07, 202341 minSeason 12Ep. 58

S12 Ep57: S12:E57 Follow-Up

Today, Bob, Zaq, and Janet go over all the details and take listener questions about the closing arguments from the Pape/Smith trial. Support us on Patreon, and get every episode ad free!!

May 05, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 12Ep. 57

S12 Ep57: The State's Closing

Bob breaks down ADA Aki's closing arguments from the Pape/Smith trial. Support us on Patreon, and get every episode ad free!!

Apr 30, 202349 minSeason 12Ep. 57

S12 Ep56: S12:E56 Follow-Up

This week, Bob, Janet and Zack go over the details of the probable cause affidavit. Listen ad-free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Apr 28, 202359 minSeason 12Ep. 56

S12 Ep56: Probable Cause

This episode will be a read-along of the Probable Cause Affidavit filed by Detective Gary LeClaire. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Apr 23, 20231 hrSeason 12Ep. 56

S12 Ep55: S12:E55 Follow-Up

Today in our Friday Follow-Up, Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Marty's interview and field a lot of great listener questions! Don't forget that Patrons always listen AD-FREE!!

Apr 21, 202355 minSeason 12Ep. 55

S12 Ep55: Errors of Omission

Today is the day where we tie up the last few loose ends remaining in the case against Robert and Cristin. We also get to hear from Robert’s cousin, Marty. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Apr 16, 202356 minSeason 12Ep. 55

S12 Ep54: S12:E54 Follow-Up

This week we got to be a fly on the wall for Robert Pape's interview, and now, Bob, Janet & Zaq will discuss! Listen ad-free on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Apr 14, 202358 minSeason 12Ep. 54

S12 Ep54: Robert's 2007 Interview - Pt. 2

Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice This episode features the second half of Robert's October 2007 interview with Detective Gary LeClair.

Apr 10, 202354 minSeason 12Ep. 54

S12 Ep53: Robert's 2007 Interview - Pt. 1

On October 2, 2007 a search warrant was executed on Robert Pape's house. The search was a final attempt by Detective LeClair to find evidence worthy of filing charges. The only thing useful found in the search were two guns. A WWII era bolt action rifle, and a 12 gauge shotgun. LeClair takes Robert into custody, and spends a marathon day interrogating him. This is part 1 of that interrogation. To support Truth & Justice on Patreon, please follow the link below. Thank you for your support! ht...

Apr 09, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 12Ep. 53
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