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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

S17 Ep5: The Autopsies: Sheila & Liz

In an attempt to gain a better understanding of the crime scenes, Bob analyzes the autopsy reports for both Liz Ayers and Sheila Bartee. We learn about body positions, wound tracks, tox screens and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content ...

Aug 10, 202538 minSeason 17Ep. 5

S17 Ep4: Adnan & WM3 Update

Bob and Janet have a chat about the final two episodes of the Undisclosed coverage of Adnan's case, and share all the details about the recent DNA testing ruling in the WM3 case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new w...

Aug 08, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 17Ep. 4

S17 Ep3: Follow-Up S17: E3

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the double homicide on the baseball field and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early a...

Aug 01, 202557 minSeason 17Ep. 3

S17 Ep3: The Double Homicide

Bob takes a close look at the second crime scene in this case, located at the ball field at 14th and Idaho St. We cover the testimonies of the man who discovered the scene, the first arriving Officer, the Crime Scene Investigator and the Medical Examiner. The episode concludes with Bob putting it all together to develop an initial hypothesis on the scene. Nearly all of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the...

Jul 27, 202548 minSeason 17Ep. 3

S17 Ep2: Follow-Up S17: E2

Bob and Zaq talk about the first of two crime scenes involved in a quintuple homicide and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not to...

Jul 25, 202559 minSeason 17Ep. 2

S17 Ep2: The Triple Homicide

Bob breaks down the details of the crime scene on 10th Ave, where Angela Wallace, Suzanne Wallace and Anthony Jeffers were killed. We analyze the scene based on the testimonies of the initial arriving Officers, the Crime Scene investigator and the Medical Examiner. This episode also reveals the first major crack in the State's case against Chris Bynum. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the ...

Jul 20, 202542 minSeason 17Ep. 2

S17 Ep1: Follow-Up S17:E1

Bob and Janet discuss the first episode of the newest season about a quintuple homicide in Gary, Indiana and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: ROYO - Go to EATROYO.com and use code TRUTH for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video c...

Jul 18, 202538 minSeason 17Ep. 1

S17 Ep1: Quintuple Homicide

On February 17, 2000 tragedy struck Gary, Indiana. While the city of Gary is known to be a violent place, the events of this night were particularly awful. Five people were murdered across two different crime scenes, within hours of each other. The Detectives on the case quickly determined that the murders were all connected, and arrested a man named Chris Bynum for the crimes within hours, before any meaningful investigation or any forensic testing could be completed. Chris has now been in pris...

Jul 13, 202536 minSeason 17Ep. 1

S16 Ep29: Follow-Up S16: E29

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Amanda Knox, an update in the newest episode of Undisclosed, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not...

Jul 11, 202559 minSeason 16Ep. 29

S16 Ep29: Amanda Knox

Bob is joined by Exoneree and Author, Amanda Knox. Amanda talks about her experience of being coerced into signing a false confession in Italy in 2007, and how she used that experience to help shape her 6 part mini-series on false confessions on her podcast “Labyrinths.” Bob also chats with her about her new book, “Free: My Search for Meaning.” Lastly, we learn that Amanda is producing a new scripted series on Hulu. The series is titled “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox” premiering on Hulu on Aug...

Jul 06, 202556 minSeason 16Ep. 29

S16 Ep28: Follow-Up S16: E28

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the unethical process for a series coming out soon about Ed Ates' case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early ac...

Jul 04, 202550 minSeason 16Ep. 28

S16 Ep28: A Fake Docuseries

Bob is joined by Ed Ates and IPTX Attorney Allison Clayton to share details of the unethical production process for a series coming out soon about Ed's case. Today’s Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listener...

Jun 29, 202541 minSeason 16Ep. 28

S16 Ep27: Follow-Up S16:E27

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss an update in the WM3 case, answer listener questions about Sandy and Jesse's case, and talk about the Undisclosed episode and the new theory in Adnan's case about Alonzo Sellers. Today’s Sponsors: ROYO - go to eatroyo.com and use promo code TRUTH for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPIS...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 16Ep. 27

S16 Ep27: Innocence in Texas

Bob is joined by a team of lawyers from the Innocence Project of Texas. Mike Ware, Allison Clayton, Kaitlin Gilbert, and Danica Obregon take time out of their day of celebration as Mike is being inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Hall of Fame to share some amazing updates about Sandy Melgar's case, Jesse Eldridge's case, and a great story about another huge win the IPTX and the wrongfully convicted. Please consider donating to IPTX to help fund their amazing work at innocencetexas...

Jun 22, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 27

26: Follow-Up S16:E26

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bobs student's finding on the Janette Roberson case, their process, and a new development in Adnan's case. Today’s Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth Mint Mobile – Go to MintMobile.com/truthandjustice to get three months of premium wireless ...

Jun 20, 202548 minEp. 26

S16 Ep26: Underestimated - Janette Roberson Pt. 5

If you haven't listened to episode 25, go back and listen to that first! This is the season finale for the Underestimated - Janette Roberson podcast. Check out Underestimated to hear the full story, and to listen to all the other cases! FBI Profiler Jim Clemente returns to the class to evaluate the profile that the students developed. He shares his insights and provides a few minor adjustments that send shivers down the spines of the group. At the end of the episode the profile is compared to al...

Jun 15, 202543 minSeason 16Ep. 26

S16 Ep25: Underestimated - Janette Roberson Pt. 4

This is a special preview of the Underestimated podcast. Bob's students worked on a series of 6 different cases throughout the school year. This is the second to last episode in the Janette Roberson series. The final episode will air here, later today. This is a great example of the incredible work that the students did this year. Subscribe to Underestimated for the full story, and to hear about the other 5 cases! In this episode, the students apply the teachings of renowned FBI Profiler Jim Cle...

Jun 15, 202536 minSeason 16Ep. 25

S16 Ep24: Follow-Up S16: E24

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss and criticize Casey Anthony's interrogation and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Naked Wines – To get Naked Wine’s 6 bottle for $39.99 offer, head to NakedWines.com/Truth and use code TRUTH for both the code AND password. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of...

Jun 06, 202549 minSeason 16Ep. 24

S16 Ep24: A Complicated Interrogation

This week Bob stated the second recorded police interrogation of Casey Anthony. This one is complicated because Anthony was acquitted for the murder of her daughter Caylee. However in later interviews Casey revealed that she at the very least knew a lot more about her daughter's death than she lets on in this interview. You're going to hear the same steps of the Reid Technique applied to Anthony with very different responses than what we heart from Richard Allen or Chris Watts. Today’s Sponsors:...

Jun 01, 202555 minSeason 16Ep. 24

S16 Ep23: Follow-Up S16: E23

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with false confession expert Alan Hirsh, the Reid Technique and ethics of police lying in interrogations, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new...

May 30, 202549 minSeason 16Ep. 23

S16 Ep23: The Science of False Confessions

Bob is joined by false confession expert, Alan Hirsh. Professor Hirsh has over 20 years of experience studying and testifying about the science of interrogation tactics and false confessions. You can hear more of Alan's work on his podcast "The Truth About False Confessions". Beam – Go to ShopBeam.com/truth and use code “TRUTH” for 40% off. 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email wit...

May 25, 202541 minSeason 16Ep. 23

S16 Ep22: Follow-Up S16: E22

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the interrogation of Chris Watts, the Reid Technique, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not to men...

May 23, 202555 minSeason 16Ep. 22

S16 Ep22: Interrogation of a Guilty Man

In response to listener questions, this week Bob shares the interrogation of Chris Watts. Watts has been proven to be guilty of murdering his wife and two children. In this episode, you'll hear the evolution of his story, as he's subjected to classic Reid Technique tactics The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free...

May 18, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 16Ep. 22

S5 Ep46: Follow-Up S5: E46

DO NOT CALL SONIA HAGOOD'S OFFICE. After the recording of this episode, Ms. Hagood communicated to Damien's attorney's that everything is moving forward as planned with the testing. Further communication at this point, will only serve to harass the Prosecutor and distract her from doing her job. Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Damien Echols, Lorri Davis and Gillian Pensavalle and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners,...

May 16, 202548 minSeason 5Ep. 46

Presenting: Murder True Crime Stories

Murder:TrueCrimeStories explores the depths of history's most notorious murders, like you've never heard before. Go beyond the crime scene as we search for the real story, and focus on the people impacted the most. Whether or not the case is solved, you'll come away with an understanding of why these stories need to be told. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Follow now wherever you get your podcasts....

May 12, 20257 min

S16 Ep21: Follow-Up S16: E21

Bob and Janet discuss Bob's final episode questioning Richard Allen's guilt and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Naked Wines – To get Naked Wine’s 6 bottle for $39.99 offer, head to NakedWines.com/Truth and use code TRUTH for both the code AND password Beam – Go to ShopBeam.com/truth and use code “TRUTH” for 40% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll ge...

May 09, 202554 minSeason 16Ep. 21

S16 Ep21: Richard Allen: Guilty or Not Guilty?

Bob examines the key evidence presented in the conviction of Richard Allen for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German to determine if he agrees with the verdict. Today’s Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth The majority of the funding of our work comes directly fr...

May 04, 202535 minSeason 16Ep. 21

S16 Ep20: Follow-Up S16: E20

Bob, Zaq, and Janet are joined by Dr. Shiloh as they discuss Richard Allen's confessions, Dr. Wala, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wed...

May 02, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 16Ep. 20

S16 Ep20: The Richard Allen Confessions

Bob breaks down a series of recorded phone calls that Richard Allen made from prison to his wife and mother, where he confessed to murdering Abby Williams and Libby German. We also discuss the confession allegedly made to Psychologist Dr. Wala, as well as her questionable involvement in the case. Today’s Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your ...

Apr 27, 202537 minSeason 16Ep. 20

S16 Ep19: Follow-Up S16: E19

Bob, Janet, and Dr. Scott discuss Bob's analysis of Richard Allen's second statement and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon , click THIS LINK . At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game” , which drops every Wednesday. Not to ...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 16Ep. 19
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