Shows / Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
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 RuffS15 Ep9: Karate
Bob sits down for an emotional discussion with the mother, grandmother and brother of Darius Wimberly. Darius was shot and killed by Benton Harbor Police…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS15 Ep8: Follow-Up S15: E8
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Victoria Miles' identification of Jodi's car and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep8: The Ear Witness
Jodi Hill was connected to the scene of DeMorrio's murder by a witness who claimed to be able to positively identify Jodi's car, based on the sound. The story…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep7: Follow-Up S15: E7
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Carveail Miles's possible involvement in the murder of Demario Lowes and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep7: The Alternate Suspect
There are two names that are littered throughout the DeMorrio Lowes murder book. Jodi Hill, and Carveail Miles. There were just as many people in the city of…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep6: Follow-Up S15:E6
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the robbery and Sturgill's misidentification of Jodi. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffIntroducing Somewhere in the Pines
Somewhere In The Pines is a serial podcast dedicated to locating the hidden caches of American Serial Killer, Israel Keyes. Listen along as Joshua and Dakota…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep6: The Robbery
Bob breaks down a major element of the case against Jodi Hill. At trial the State convinced the jury that Jodi was part of an armed robbery attempt on DeMorrio…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep5: Follow-Up S15: E5
Bob, Zaq and Janet have an in-depth discussion about the forensics and layout of the crime scene of DeMorrio Lowes' murder. They breakdown the layout of the…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep5: The Scene of the Crime
Bob digs into the evidence as we breakdown the various crime scene investigative reports, the autopsy and forensic analysis results. What actually happened to…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep4: Follow-Up S15: E4
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss crime scene timing, Sonya Lucas's testimony and affidavit, as well as Bob's recent contact with the Attorney General's Conviction…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep4: The Linchpin
Bob proves without any shadow of a doubt that DeMorrio Lowes was not murdered at 12:40am, as claimed by McGinnis. We learn how Jodi's alibi was deconstructed…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep3: Follow-Up S15: E3
Bob, Zaq, and Janet answer listener questions about Jodi's alibi. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep3: The Alibi
This week we hear directly from Jodi for the first time. Bob breaks down the details of Jodi's alibi, and Jodi themself talks about their transition, life in…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep2: Follow-Up S15: E2
Bob, Zaq and Janet dig deeper into Demorrio Lowes' victimology, and the events leading up to his murder. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS15: BONUS: Interview w/ a Former Benton Harbor Cop
I'm reposting this interview from a few years ago with former Benton Harbor Police Officer, Andrew Collins. Andrew was caught planting evidence and stealing on…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep2: Mario
Bob breaks down Demorrio Lowes victimology. We learn about the armed robbery attempt that he escaped days before his murder, his movements and who he was with…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep1: Follow-Up S15: E1
Bob, Zaq and Janet have an in-depth discussion about the season 15 premiere episode, and answer several listener questions. The majority of the funding of our…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S15 Ep1: Hear Me
Host Bob Ruff begins his journey into investigating a potential wrongful conviction in the City of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Bob, a High School Broadcast…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep35: Follow-Up S14: E35
Bob, Janet and Zaq discuss the upcoming Season 15 premier, the interview with Jim Clemente, Baby Reindeer and the Kay Alana Turner newly released body cam…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep35: Jim Clemente
Bob and Jim chat about the changes and the future of Real Crime Profile, and have a fantastic in-depth discussion about the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer."…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep34: Follow-Up S14: E34
Bob, Zaq and Janet talk about Kerry Max Cook's exoneration, dig deeper into the Marcellus Williams case, and update everyone on the progress that's being made…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep34: Marcellus Williams Execution Scheduled
In 2017 Marcellus Williams avoided being executed for a crime he did not commit by just 4 hours. Bob covered his case at the time, and engaged the Truth &…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep33: Lizz Rose
Bob sits down with Lizz Rose to discuss updates and progress in her mother's case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep32: Creators of the Year!
Bob sits down with two of his favorite people in true crime, Katie and Kimberly from the AWARD WINNING "A Date with Dateline" podcast. This is just a fun…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep31: Follow-Up S14: E31
Without many listener questions, Bob, Zaq and Janet chat about the memories brought up by listening to the flashback episode, and talk about the next season of…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS14 Ep31: This Is Why We're Here
In preparation for Season 15 and as part of the on-boarding process for new team member Ericka, Bob is reviewing some of the work that we've done in the past…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep30: Shane Waters Podcasting w/ Purpose
Bob sits down with the Host of the "Foul Play" podcast to talk about the work he's done to make the world a better place through his podcast. Shane is one of…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep29: Follow-Up "Ethics in True Crime"
Bob, Janet and Zaq have a great discussion about ethics. We hear some great podcast recommendations, they chat about how content changes the way we look at the…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep29: Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott
Bob has an incredible discussion with friends of the show, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the LA Not So Confidential podcast. The major topic discussed is…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep28: Follow-Up "Susan Simpson"
Janet is out on assignment accepting her Web award for her amazing podcast "Braving the Elements". Bob and Zaq answer listener questions about Susan's case . …
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep28: Susan Simpson Talks "Proof"
Bob and Janet sit down with one of our favorite podcasters in the space. Most know Susan Simpson from the amazing work that she did on the Undisclosed podcast…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep27: Follow-Up "Ask Us Anything"
Bob, Zaq and Janet answer LOTS of listener questions about anything and everything. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep27: Bonus: Ask Me Anything
In lieu of a week off, based on listener requests Bob streams with Patrons for an AMA session. Questions range from info on cases to Birthday plans to…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep26: Follow-Up "Undisclosed is Back!"
Bob, Janet and Zaq answer listener questions about Bob's interview with Rabia Chaudry and Colin Miller. We discuss Adnan's case, the WM3 case, DNA extraction…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep26: Undisclosed Is Back!
Bob is joined by two of his favorite people, Rabia Chaudry and Colin Miller. They discuss the coming relaunch of the Undisclosed Podcast, Adnan's case and…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep25: Follow-Up "WM3 DNA Ruling"
Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss and answer listener questions about the recent Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling in the West Memphis Three case. Bob Motta joins in the…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS14 Ep25: WM3 Arkansas Supreme Court Ruling w/ Bob & Ali Motta
History has been made this week in Arkansas. Damien Echols' fight to test the DNA in his case made it all the way to the Arkansas Supreme Court, where this…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep24: Follow-Up S14: E24 "Murder 101"
Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Alex Campbell's work with his students, the wrongfully convicted woman they helped release from prison, the future of our youth, and…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep24: Interview w/ Alex Campbell from "Murder 101"
Bob is joined by Mr. Alex Campbell. Alex is a High School Sociology Teacher in Tennessee, who challenged his class to solve a 30 year old cold case. The…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep23: Follow-Up S14: E23
We didn't have a lot of questions this week, which left room for some great in-depth discussion about the Fred The Head case, the future of Truth & Justice…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep23: Interview with Ken Davies
Ken is the Creator and Host of the amazing UK podcast "The Mysterious Case of Fred the Head". This case is absolutely fascinating and the work Ken and his team…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep22: Follow-Up: "The Basic Story"
Bob and Janet talk about what we've learned from hearing these full interviews, as well as what jumps out when we hear them blended together. They answer…
Truth & Justice with Bob RuffS14 Ep22: The Basic Story
Listeners Caroline Dwyer and Rachel Riggs spent an enormous amount of time piecing together the similarities and differences between Jay Wilds' first official…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep21: Follow-Up S14: E21
Bob, Zaq and Janet have a lengthy discussion about the Delphi double homicide case and tackle a handful of listener questions on the the topic. To join our…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep21: Bob Motta on Delphi
Bob is joined by the Host of Defense Diaries, Bob Motta. Motta has been deep into the weeds of the Delphi case, and has attended every hearing in person. Motta…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep20: Follow-Up S14: E20
Janet is on assignment, and Bob and Zaq are talking all about the season finale of Reply Brief. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep20: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 14
In this series finale, Bob breaks down The Prosecutors' final theories episode. This shocking conclusion will leave you wondering how anyone was ever convinced…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep19: Follow-Up S14: E19
Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Bob's response to The Prosecutors' Part 13 of their Adnan Syed series. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK. At the…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep19: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 13
In Part 13, The Prosecutors aim to eliminate all suspects other than Adnan. In Bob's response he delivers a detailed profile of Hae's killer. He takes a deep…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep18: Follow-Up S14: E18
Zaq is back and Janet is feeling better. We finally have all three Hosts in the same episode, and a great discussion ensues about The Prosecutors' Part 12 of…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep18: Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 12
In this week's episode The Prosecutors once again continue to attempt to discredit Asia, and validate the two "Leakin Park Pings". Bob sets the record…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep17: Follow-Up S14: E17
It's Zaq's turn to be on assignment this week, so Bob and Janet suffer through their lingering colds and hold down the fort. Today they're talking about The…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep17: The Prosecutors V. Adnan - Pt. 11
In part 11 of The Prosecutors' series, Brett and Alice aim to discredit any theories or elements of the case that could lead away from a guilty narrative. The…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep16: Follow-Up S14: E16
Janet is under the weather, and Bob and Zaq are left to keep the ship afloat. They discuss Jay Wilds' second official recorded interview, and answer several…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep16: Jay Wilds 2nd Recorded Interview - Full Audio
This is Jay Wilds' second official recorded interview. The interview took place on March 15, 1999. Two weeks after Adnan Syed's arrest. In this interview Jay…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep15: Follow-Up S14: E15
It's just Bob and Janet this week. Zaq is out on assignment. Bob shares some info about our next case, and he and Janet have a great discussion answering…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep15: Jay Wilds 1st Recorded Interview - Full Audio
This is the full, unedited audio from Jay Wilds' first official recorded interview with police. As the official story goes, Ritz and McGillivary interviewed…
- Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
S14 Ep14: Follow-Up S14: E14
Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Jennifer Pusateri's recorded interview, and answer listener questions. To join our Patreon community, click THIS LINK. At the…