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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

S14 Ep2: Follow-Up S14: E2

Bob, Zaq and Janet field listener questions. Zaq is new to Adnan's case and is learning all about it in real time during this season. This generates some great, unbiased discussions. Don't want to wait for the Reply Brief series? JOIN OUR PATREON to binge all the way up to Episode 10, for just $5/month. You'll also get access to an hour of Patreon exclusive video content each week, ad free versions of all our episodes, and additional bonus content....

Oct 27, 202355 minSeason 14Ep. 2

S14 Ep2: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 2

This week Brett and Alice are breaking down the timeline from August 27, 1998 through January 12, 1999. They cite Hae's diary as a source. They don't mention where the rest of the information is coming from, but it appears they are working off of this Reddit post for pretty much the entire episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/adnansyed/comments/y302yp/timeline_i/?share_id=ZIeuFUfMQ-jxiFVg3LFCr&utm_content=2&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 K...

Oct 22, 202348 minSeason 14Ep. 2

S14 Ep1: S14: E1 Follow-Up

Bob, Janet and Zaq field listener questions about the first episode of the Reply Brief series. To binge the Reply Brief series ahead of the main feed drops, you can JOIN OUR PATREON community at the $5/month level. The Patreon series episodes are 8 weeks ahead of the main feed. When you join Patreon, you'll also get all of our episodes ad free, and an hour of Patreon exclusive video content every week.

Oct 21, 202336 minSeason 14Ep. 1

S14 Ep1: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 1

In this special "Reply Brief" edition of Truth & Justice, Bob shares his thoughts on Part 1 of "The Prosecutors" podcast's analysis of the Hae Min Lee murder case, and the conviction of Adnan Syed. The Prosecutors' set out to present a just the facts breakdown of the case against Adnan, in this series. After listening, Bob believes he has caught some inaccuracies and misstatements of fact. This is part 1 of his episode by episode reply to their coverage, where he intends to source the facts....

Oct 21, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 14Ep. 1

S13 Ep29: Follow-Up 10/20/23

Bob, Zaq and Janet wrap up the Jodi Jones / Luke Mitchell miniseries and answer listener questions about the case. Bob shares some stunning information about "Stocky Man" and announces the upcoming schedule of episodes as we move into Season 14 on Sunday. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to the current episodes of Bob’s Reply Brief series on the Adnan Syed case , Ad Free versions of all episodes, and an hour of Patreon Exclusive video conte...

Oct 20, 202341 minSeason 13Ep. 29

S13 Ep28: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 6

Bob is joined again this week by Dr. Sandra Lean, for the finale of our series on the Jodi Jones / Luke Mitchell case. Dr. Lean is the Author of "Innocents Betrayed" and has been working on Jodi and Luke's case for nearly two decades. In this episode, Bob and Sandra tie up all of the loose ends and answer listener questions about the case. To purchase a copy of Sandra's book "Innocents Betrayed" just click THIS LINK to find it on Amazon. For Ad Free episodes , and access to Bob's latest bonus se...

Oct 15, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 13Ep. 28

S13 Ep27: Follow-Up 10/13/23

Bob, Janet and Zaq answer listener questions about this week's episode, where Bob interviewed Dr. Sandra Lean. Bob and Dr. Lean discussed the case for Luke Mitchell's innocence, and alternate suspects in the case. To gain access to Bob's "Reply Brief" series on the Adnan Syed cas e, get all episodes ad free, and get access to an hour of Patreon exclusive video content every week, please consider joining our Patreon community. All of these benefits come at the $5/month level. You can join today, ...

Oct 13, 202342 minSeason 13Ep. 27

S13 Ep26: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 5

Bob is joined again this week by Dr. Sandra Lean. Dr. Lean is the Author of "Innocents Betrayed" and has been working on Jodi and Luke's case for nearly two decades. In this episode, Bob and Sandra breakdown the case for Luke Mitchell's innocence and discuss alternate suspects. To purchase a copy of Sandra's book "Innocents Betrayed" just click THIS LINK to find it on Amazon. For Ad Free episodes , and access to Bob's latest bonus series "Reply Brief" where he is doing and episode for episode re...

Oct 08, 202343 minSeason 13Ep. 26

S13 Ep25: Follow-Up 10/6/23

Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Dr. Lean's second interview and field listener questions. You can purchase Dr. Lean's book "Innocents Betrayed" using THIS LINK . To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to the Reply Brief series on the Adnan Syed case, Ad Free versions of all episodes, and an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week. Todays Sponsor: Miracle Made - Go to TryMiracle.com/truth to save 40%, and if you use code "truth" at checkout,...

Oct 06, 202348 minSeason 13Ep. 25

S13 Ep24: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 4

Bob is joined again this week by Dr. Sandra Lean. Dr. Lean is the Author of "Innocents Betrayed" and has been working on Jodi and Luke's case for nearly two decades. In this episode, Bob and Sandra breakdown the Prosecution's case against Luke. To purchase a copy of Sandra's book "Innocents Betrayed" just click THIS LINK to find it on Amazon. For Ad Free episodes , and access to Bob's latest bonus series "Reply Brief" where he is doing and episode for episode rebuttal of The Prosecutors podcast'...

Oct 01, 202341 minSeason 13Ep. 24

S13 Ep23: Follow-Up 9/29/23

Bob, Zaq and Janet field lots of listener questions about the Jodi Jones and Luke Mitchell case. Bob also recommends listeners check out the episodes of the Defense Diaries podcast, where Bob Motta breaks down the latest Delphi filing. Missing Person of the Week: California DaVohnte Morgan. Missing from Mount Shasta, since 5/5/20With information about DaVohnte or his whereabouts, contact the Mt. Shasta Police Department at (530) 926-7540. Bob and Zaq will be performing stand-up comedy in Baroda,...

Sep 29, 202342 minSeason 13Ep. 23

S13 Ep22: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 3

This week, Bob is joined by a guest who actually does have the case file! Dr. Sandra Lean is the Author of "Innocents Betrayed" and has been working on Luke's case, with his defense team for nearly 20 years. She has agreed to appear in the next three episodes in order to throroughly and accurately explain the details of Luke Mitchell's case. In this episode, Bob and Dr. Lean pick up where Bob left off. We learn the details of the body discovery, Luke's interrogation, and the condition of Jodi's ...

Sep 24, 202348 minSeason 13Ep. 22

S13 Ep21: Follow-Up 9/22/23

This is a long one. Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss updates in Adnan's case, a very strange development in the Delphi murder case, and have a lengthy discussion about the Luke Mitchell and Jodi Jones case. And of course they field several listener questions. To gain early access to Bob's "Reply Brief" series on the Adnan Syed case, join our Patreon at the $5/month level. At that level you'll get bonus series like this one, all episodes ad free, and an hour per week of Patreon exclusive video contact....

Sep 22, 20231 hr 23 minSeason 13Ep. 21

S13 Ep20: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 2

These week Bob breaks down the timeline of events from the time Jodi arrived home from school, until her body was found. The timeline is constructed based on phone records, and witness statement. To get every episode AD FREE and gain access to bonus content, join our Patreon at the $5/month level. Just click THIS LINK to join!

Sep 17, 202329 minSeason 13Ep. 20

S13 Ep19: Follow-Up 9/15/23

With Zaq out on assignment, Bob and Janet spend a bit of time talking about Bob's most recent Patreon bonus "Reply Brief" episode, where Bob breakdown and completely disproves the State's theory about the "Nisha Call". A brief discussion about the Jodi Jones murder case follows. Not too many questions were answered, because most of them were regarding material that we haven't covered yet. To get every episode AD FREE and gain access to bonus content, join our Patreon at the $5/month level. Just ...

Sep 15, 202332 minSeason 13Ep. 19

S13 Ep18: The Murder of Jodi Jones - Pt. 1

In this first short episode on our coverage of the 2003 murder of Jodi Jones and potential wrongful conviction of Luke Mitchell, Bob shares the limited background information that we have available about Jodi and Luke. We look into Jodi's victimology, Luke's background, and how and why this case is connected to the "Black Dahlia" murder. To support our work and to gain access to Bob's bonus series about the Adnan Syed case, as well as every episode ad free . . . and an hour of Patreon exclusive ...

Sep 10, 202322 minSeason 13Ep. 18

S13 Ep17: Follow-Up 9/8/23

This week's Follow-Up is mostly focused on Bob's assessment and listener questions about The Prosecutors podcast's final arguments in the Adnan Syed case. Missing Person of the Week: Jarrett Brooks - Joseph City, Arizona If you have any information regarding Jarrett's whereabouts, please contact the Navajo County Sheriff's Department at 928-5244050 For more information please join the "Search for Jarrett Brooks" Facebook page. To listen to Bob's bonus "Reply Brief" series, where he breaks down a...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 13Ep. 17

S13 Ep16: The Wrongful Conviction of Luke Mitchell

Bob begins this short episode with his thoughts on the final conclusion of The Prosecutors' series on the Adnan Syed case. We get a sneak peak into the work he's doing on the case in the Patreon Bonus series. After that, Bob reveals the plan for the next several weeks. Next Sunday he will begin a multi-part series on the wrongful conviction of Luke Mitchell. This is a Scottish case. Luke was just 14 years old, when he was accused of killing his 14 year old girlfriend, Jodi Jones. The case has al...

Sep 03, 202330 minSeason 13Ep. 16

S13 Ep15: Follow-Up 9/1/23

Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss what we learned from Search and Seizure Expert, Eric Stewart in this week's episode. After that discussion, each of the trio share a Missing Persons Case of the Week. Below are the contacts for information on any of these cases. If you have any information regarding the disappearances of Gus Red Eagle, Layla Santanello or Mariamae Touré Sylla please share that information with the following agencies: Gus Red Eagle: Contact the Red Lake Police Department at 218-679-3313...

Sep 01, 202340 minSeason 13Ep. 15

S13 Ep14: Search & Seizure w/ Eric Stewart

This week Bob is joined by 4th Amendment expert, Eric Stewart. Eric is the father of listener Joshua Stewart, and takes the time this week to educate the Truth & Justice Army on Search & Seizure laws and practices. He brings some amazing insights and answers several questions submitted directly from listeners. To hear this episode and all others AD FREE, please consider joining our Patreon. You'll not only get ad free episodes, but you'll also get an hour of Patreon exclusive video bonus...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 13Ep. 14

S13 Ep13: Follow-Up 8/25/23

Bob, Zaq and Janet answer listener questions about Bob's "Reply Brief" episode, where you broke down The Prosecutors' first episode covering the Adnan Syed case. If you would like to listen to the full series of "Reply Briefs" where Bob will respond to every episode of the The Prosecutors' coverage of Adnan's case, those episodes will be available exclusively on Patreon. You can join Patreon to listen to that content by following the link below: Patreon.com/truthandjustice...

Aug 25, 202336 minSeason 13Ep. 13

S13 Ep12: Reply Brief: Prosecutors' Part 1 "Bad Dream"

In this special "Reply Brief" edition of Truth & Justice, Bob shares his thoughts on Part 1 of "The Prosecutors" podcast's analysis of the Hae Min Lee murder case, and the conviction of Adnan Syed. The Prosecutors' set out to present a just the facts breakdown of the case against Adnan, in this series. After listening, Bob believes he has caught some inaccuracies and misstatements of fact. This is part 1 of his episode by episode reply to their coverage, where he intends to source the facts....

Aug 20, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 13Ep. 12

S13 Ep11: Follow-Up 8/18/23

Bob makes a big announcement regarding a change of format for this season. We also learn that his first episode, breaking down "The Prosecutors'" coverage of the Adnan Syed case will air this Sunday on the main podcast feed. Then Janet and Zaq join into to further discuss the mysterious disappearance of Kadin Black, from Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. To join Patreon, which will give you access to all episodes ad free, an hour of Patreon exclusive bonus video content each week, and access to the up...

Aug 18, 202342 minSeason 13Ep. 11

S13 Ep10: Kadin Black - Wrightsville, PA

Kadin Black disappeared in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania on December 17, 2022. Kadin is described as black, but light skinned. He's 19 years old. 5' 10" tall, muscular, and around 160 pounds. Anyone with any information regarding Kadin’s disappearance is asked to call the Lower Windsor Township Police Department at 717-244-8055. There is a $5,000 reward being offered by Kadin's mother for anyone who provides a tip that leads to locating Kadin. For more information, please follow the "Find Kadin Bla...

Aug 13, 202338 minSeason 13Ep. 10

S13 Ep9: Follow-Up 8/11/23

With Zaq out on assignment, Bob and Janet are at the helm this week to field listener questions about the disappearance of Andi Wagner, from Evansville, Indiana. To contact the Evansville Police Department you can call them at (812) 436-7896, or email them at info@evansvillepolice.com Now is a great time to join our Patreon! Not only will you get every episode AD FREE, and an hour of Patreon exclusive video content every week, but Bob is about to launch a series discussing the Adnan Syed case an...

Aug 11, 202345 minSeason 13Ep. 9

S13 Ep8: Andi Wagner - Evansville, IN

Andi Wagner was last seen in Evansville, Indiana on August 6, 2022. Today marks one year since she's been missing. She may have traveled to Oakland City, Indiana. She's 24 years old. Hispanic. Brown hair and brown eyes. 5'4" and around 120 pounds. She has tattoos on both forearms and on her fingers. If you have any information regarding Andi's disappearance or you know of her whereabouts please call the Evansville, Indiana Police Department's Adult Investigations Unit at 812-436-7979. For update...

Aug 06, 202338 minSeason 13Ep. 8

S13 Ep7: Follow-Up 8/4/23

Bob, Janet and Zaq dig deeper into the mysterious disappearance of Alex Jackson. Alex was last seen in Leeds, Maine on 5/12/23 around 4pm. He was driving a 2008, White Dodge Ram 3500, and was pulling a long flatbed gooseneck trailer. For more information about the case, join the Searching 4 Alex Jackson From Maine Facebook group. For over an hour a week of exclusive bonus content, and every episode AD FREE, please consider joining our Patreon. About 50% of our operating budget is funded through ...

Aug 04, 202356 minSeason 13Ep. 7

S13 Ep6: Alex Jackson - Leeds, ME

Alex Jackson was last seen in Leeds, Maine, on May 12th 2023. He is a 33 year old white male. 5' 7" tall. 150 pounds. Brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a 2008 white Dodge 3500 dually pickup truck, and hauling a large gooseneck flatbed trailer. The truck has a Maine Farm Plate #97096. If you have any information, please contact the Windham, Maine Police Department at 207-893-2810. For more information, and updates on the case please consider joining the "Searching 4 Alex Jackson...

Jul 30, 202336 minSeason 13Ep. 6

S13 Ep5: Follow-Up 7/28/23

Bob, Janet and Zaq dig a lot deeper into the disappearance of Kay-Alana Turner, from Tomball, Texas. Bob shares his theory of the case, makes some clarifications and answers a lot of listener questions. To get all episodes AD FREE, and to help support our work, please consider joining our Patreon. You'll also get an hour per week of additional Patreon exclusive bonus video content. Today's Sponsor is Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/truth and use the code ...

Jul 28, 202357 minSeason 13Ep. 5

S13 Ep4: Kay-Alana Turner - Tomball, TX

Kay-Alana Turner was last seen in the 18000 block of Country Hills Drive, in Tomball, Texas, on March 10, 2023. She is a 28 year old white female with long brown hair. She's 5' 4" and 110 lbs. She was last seen wearing a long pink dress and was barefoot. The last known footprints suggest that she crossed Spring Creek, and was possibly headed towards Decker Prairie Rosehill Rd. For more information, updates on the case and any requests for assistance, please join the "Updates for Kay-Alana Turner...

Jul 23, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 13Ep. 4
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