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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…
Episodes
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep16: Update on Jamie Snow’s Case w/ Bob Motta
Bob is joined by friend of the show and Illinois licensed attorney Bob Motta. Motta attended a post conviction relief hearing in Jamie Snow’s case this week…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep15: Follow-Up S16: E15
Bob, Zaq, and Janet go over Bob's interview with Dr. Shiloh, share their thoughts on the "Bridge Guy" video, and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsor…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep15: Dr. Shiloh Analyzes "Bridge Guy" Video
Bob is joined by Dr. Shiloh of the L.A. Not So Confidential podcast to conduct a psychological and behavioral analysis of the recently released 43 second video…
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S16 Ep14: Follow-Up S16: E14
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bobs students' podcast "Underestimated", and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep14: Underestimated
Bob sits down with a group of his students, from his Investigative Journalism, to discuss their experiences in created the "Underestimated" podcast. We hear…
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S16 Ep13: Follow-Up S16: E13
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the Misskelley Confessions, DNA testing, and answers listener questions Today’s Sponsors: Beam – Go to ShopBeam.com/truth and use…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep13: WM3 Update & Misskelley False Confession
Bob shares the latest on the DNA testing in the West Memphis Three case, and replays a remastered analysis of the famous Misskelley Confessions that led to 18…
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S16 Ep12: Follow-Up S16: E12
Bob and Zaq talk Delphi, go over last week's episode and Ivan Bates' decision to withdraw the Motion to Vacate Adnan's conviction, and answer listen questions…
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S16 Ep12: Adnan & WM3 Update
After a busy week of developments in the Adnan Syed case, and the West Memphis Three case, Bob goes live with listeners to help breakdown and make sense of his…
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S16 Ep11: Follow-Up S16: E11
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Josh and Dakota from Somewhere In The Pines, tease Bobs students' podcast, and answer a variety of listener…
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S16 Ep11: Dakota & Josh - Somewhere In The Pines
Bob sits down with Josh and Dakota from the Somewhere in the Pines podcast. Produced by Josh Hallmark's Studio Both/And, Somewhere in the Pines is an action…
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S16 Ep10: Follow-Up S16: E10
Bob and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Bob Motta, new information learned about the Delphi case, and answer listener questions Today’s Sponsors: Naked…
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Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history…
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S16 Ep10: Bob Motta - Delphi Update
Bob sits down again with Bob Motta to discuss recent revelations and updates about the Delphi case. Today’s Sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life – Apply today in…
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S16 Ep9: Follow-Up S16: E9
Bob and Janet talk about Bob's class, Bob's interview with C.J. from Rainbow Crimes, and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Acorns - Head to…
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S16 Ep9: C.J. from Rainbow Crimes
Bob sits down with the Host and Creator of the Rainbow Crimes podcast. CJ talks about her journey creating a show that spreads awareness about crimes involving…
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S16 Ep8: Follow-Up S16: E8
Janet is out on assignment, and Bob and Zaq do their best to hold down the fort. The guys answer listener questions about Raelene Baker's work at the Minnesota…
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S16 Ep8: Raelene Baker
Bob sits down with Raelene Baker, the Doula Program Manager for the Ostara Initiative. They discuss the need for support for pregnant and parenting people in…
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S16 Ep7: Follow-Up S16: E7
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with the Hosts of "Murder on Songbird Road", Lauren Bright Pacheco and Bob Motta. They discuss what they know about…
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S16 Ep7: Lauren Bright Pacheco & Bob Motta
Bob sits down with the Hosts of the new podcast "Murder on Songbird Road". They discuss the tragic 2020 murder of 11 year old Jade Beasley, and question the…
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6: Follow-Up S16: E6
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss and answer listener questions about Bob's interview with Delia D'Ambra, as well as his field trip over the weekend. The majority of…
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S16 Ep6: Delia D'Ambra - Counterclock
Bob sits down with Investigative Journalist and Podcaster Delia D'Ambra to discuss her work on the Counterclock Podcast. We learn about the investigative…
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S16 Ep5: Follow-Up S16: E5
Bob and Zaq discuss the disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman, talk about possible theories, and answer listener questions. If you have any information on…
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S16 Ep5: The Disappearance of Kyron Horman
At the request of listener Laurie Bell, Ericka spent this week researching the tragic disappearance of a 7 year old boy from Portland, Oregon in June of 2010…
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S16 Ep4: Follow-Up - S16: E4
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson, the Reid technique, and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsors: OneSkin - Get…
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S16 Ep4: Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson
Bob and Ericka visit the Purdue University Center for Justice and Post-Exoneration Assistance to discuss a potential case to be investigated for Season 17…
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S16 Ep3: Follow-Up S16: E3
Bob, Zaq and Janet get together for a New Year's Eve celebration. The gang just hangs out, has some fun, talk about the holidays, and Bob shares what's going…
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S16 Ep3: Nina Innstead - Already Gone
Bob sits down with the host of the Already Gone podcast, Nina Innstead. They discuss her work on the podcast and with the Missing in Michigan organization and…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffBonus: Always On My Mind
This bonus episode features an episode from 2020, when Bob got on the phone with Troy Eldridge . . . the State's only witness, who was used to wrongfully…
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S15 Ep22: Follow-Up S15: E22
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Molly Ribble, address some of the more convoluted parts of the case, and answer listener questions. Today’s…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS15 Ep22: A Different Perspective
Bob is joined by listener Molly Ribble. Molly is on the fence this season. She's not convinced that Jodi is innocent or that they're guilty. She graciously…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep2: Follow-Up S16: E2
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Ryan Wolf, the ethics of podcasting and the rewards of it, and answer listener questions. The majority of the…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep2: Ryan Wolf - Guilt
Bob is joined by the Host and Creator of the "Guilt" podcast, Ryan Wolf. Ryan has been doing incredible work in New Zealand. He's been investigating a series…
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S16 Ep1: Follow-Up S16: E1
Bob, Zaq, and Janet are joined by Bob Motta of The Defense Diaries podcast to help answer lots of listener questions about the Delphi case, and the conviction…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS16 Ep1: Delphi Trial Explained
Bob invites his good friend Bob Motta of The Defense Diaries podcast onto the show to help us make sense of Richard Allen's trial and conviction. Allen was…
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S15 Ep21: Follow-Up S15: E21
Bob and Zaq talk about Bob's closing argument in depth and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsor: Uncommon Goods – Go to UncommonGoods.com/truth for 15%…
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S15 Ep21: Not Guilty
Frustration in the lackluster job done by Jodi's trial attorney, leads Bob to create and deliver his own closing argument. He walks a hypothetical jury through…
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S15 Ep20: Follow-Up S15: E20
Bob and Janet discuss the Defense Closing arguments and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Uncommon Goods – Go to UncommonGoods.com/truth for 15%…
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S15 Ep20: The Defense Closing Argument
Bob breaks down Defense Attorney Ernie White's closing argument, and Prosecutor Art Cotter's rebuttal. We learn how Jodi's trial came to its conclusion before…
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S15 Ep19: Follow-Up - S15: E19
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the State's closing argument, Jodi's attorney, and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Uncommon Goods – Go to…
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S15 Ep19: The State's Closing Argument
Bob breaks down Prosecutor Art Cotter's closing argument from Jodi's murder trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners…
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S15 Ep18: Follow-Up - S15: E18
Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss Bob's trip to Texas, Dakarai Larriett, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from…
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S15 Ep18: Dakarai Larriett
Bob is joined by Dakarai Larriett. Dakarai was pulled over, harassed and arrested for breaking no laws in the City of Benton Harbor this spring. After his…
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S15 Ep17: Follow-Up S15: E17
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the alibi witnesses, time card, and their credibility and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsors: Lumen – Get 15% off of your…
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S15 Ep17: The Alibi Witnesses
Is Jodi's alibi corroborated by the people they were with on the night of the murder? Today we find out what Princella, LaShunn, Cornelius, Sharelle and Nadia…
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S15 Ep16: Follow-Up S15: E16
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Jodi's testimony and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our…
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S15 Ep16: The Defendant
After McGinnis' damning version of events was shared with the jury, Jodi Hill was left with no other choice than to take the stand themself in their own…
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S15 Ep15: Follow-Up S15: E15
Bob and Janet go over McGinnis' testimony and his version of Jodi's interview, as well as corruption in the Benton Harbor Police Department and answer listener…
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S15 Ep15: The Lead Detective
Bob breaks down Lead Detective, Dan McGinnis' trial testimony. We learn some new details about the crime scene, and discover a few discrepancies from the…
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S15 Ep14: Follow-Up S15: E14
Bob and Zaq discuss the pattern of behavior in the Benton Harbor Police Department and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival…
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S15 Ep14: The Pattern of Behavior
This episode is short and sweet. Bob shares a number of public cases that highlight the Benton Harbor Police Department's pattern of corruption over the span…
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S15 Ep13: Follow-Up S15: E13
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the murder of Marcellus Williams by the state of Missouri, Shadess Wells message from Leon Nucomb, and the whereabouts of DeMario…
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S15 Ep13: The Conspiracy
An entire group of witnesses all coordinate to create a completely false narrative. Is there goal to help the State build a case against Jodi...or is the…
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S15 Ep12: Follow-Up S15: E12
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the other witnesses and the effect they have on Victoria Miles' story and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire…
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S15 Ep12: The Real Story
Bob explores the statements and testimonies of two eye witnesses to DeMorrio Lowes' murder. One key witness was excluded from the trial, because her story…
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S15 Ep11: Follow-Up S15: E11
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the kites, the jailhouse snitch, and Jodi's testimony and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival…
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S15 Ep11: The Jailhouse Snitch
Part of the evidence used by the State to convince the jury that Jodi was guilty was a series of notes (AKA kites) that Jodi sent while they were in jail. We…
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S15 Ep10: Follow-Up S15: E10
Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss the physical evidence in the case and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at…
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S15 Ep10: The Physical Evidence
After covering the witness testimony that helped to convict Jodi for the murder of DeMorrio Lowes, this week we move into the physical evidence presented at…
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S15 Ep9: Follow-Up S15: E9
Bob, Zaq, and Janet try to make sense of what actually happened regarding the shooting of Darius Wimberly and answer listener questions. Body Cam Video…