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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. Truth & Justice is currently producing a series titled "Reply Brief" where Bob is breaking down the episodes done by The Prosecutors podcast, about the Adnan Syed case.
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West Memphis 3 Preview

West Memphis 3 Preview

2017-11-0105:131

A short teaser of things to come in Season 5. We will launch into the case of The Forgotten West Memphis 3 on Sunday, November 5th! #wm3 #hisnamewasstevie #hisnamewaschristopher #hisnamewasmichael
Live From CrimeCon 2018

Live From CrimeCon 2018

2018-05-1301:03:402

This week's episode is a live Q & A session from CrimeCon in Nashville last week.  Audience members ask Bob questions about cases dating all the way back to Season 1. We will resume our investigation into the #wm3 case next week. #theforgotten3
Season 6 Preview

Season 6 Preview

2018-07-2207:30

Season 6 of Truth & Justice will begin on Sunday, July 29th with Episode 601. This trailer will give you a brief preview of what's to come. Make sure to tune in next Sunday for a new case, a new sound, and what is the most solvable case that we have ever worked. Together, let's find out who killed Jaime Melgar! #truthandjusticearmy #JusticeforJaime #FreeSandy
In preparation for next week's release of our Oxygen Original docuseries, Bob recaps Season 5. Today's Sponsors: ritual.com/truth - Get 10% off during your first 3 months. myollie.com/truth - Get 50% off and a free bag of treats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week NBI studios brings you a special bonus episode from Bob & Zaq's other show, "Bob and Weave." They are joined in the studio by Black Lives Matter Organizer, Jordan Giger. Jordan is an Organizer for the South Bend Indiana Chapter of BLM. The guys have a great discussion about what Black Lives Matter means, and how we can all come together moving forward to help make some positive changes. For those interested this is episode #28 of "Bob and Weave." Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob sits down with a working Public Defender.  Chris P. shares his experiences working in the criminal justice system as a P.D. as well as his perspective on the criminal justice system as a whole, and even has some insight into the Jennifer Jeffley case. Listen ad free on Patreon!
Bob and Mike take on listener questions after Bob's interview with Public Defender Chris P. in Sunday's episode. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
Bob interviews former State Trooper/Homicide Detective Morgan Wright.  Morgan spent his entire career in Law Enforcement.  He began in the Indiana State Police, and later moved on to consulting for multiple federal agencies.  Most recently he has developed some extremely powerful software that can be used to crowdsolve cold cases. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
The guys take on listener questions after Bob's interview with Morgan Wright over his crowdsourcing technology app. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
Bob sits down with one of the Hosts of True Crime Obsessed, Gillian Pensavalle. A fun chat about dogs rolls into a very serious conversation about updates in the WM3 case, and the Gabby Petito case. Gillian helps draw attention to the hundreds of missing indigenous women in the same area where Gabby’s body was found. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
The guys take on listener questions from social media after Bob's interview with Gillian Pensavalle of the True Crime Obsessed podcast. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
4: Charles Raby

4: Charles Raby

2021-10-0334:22

Bob breaks down the apparent wrongful conviction of Charles Raby.  Charles was interrogated by Detective Waymond Allen, with the Houston Police Department.  Much like Jennifer Jeffley, his interrogation led to Allen typing out a written confession, which Raby signed.  Years later forensic evidence seems to prove that the confession was false. For more on this case visit savecharlesdraby.com. Listen ad-free on Patreon!
The guys discuss listener questions after Sunday's episode where Bob looked into wrongful conviction case of Charles Raby. For more on this case visit savecharlesdraby.com.  Listen ad free on Patreon!
Ed & Kim Ates

Ed & Kim Ates

2021-12-0538:05

Bob is joined by the man who was released after spending 20 years in prison, in part thanks to the Truth & Justice Army. Ed Ates was convicted for the 1993 murder of Elnora Griffin. In September of 2018, Ed was finally allowed to walk free, while still maintaining his innocence. Bob checks in with Ed and his wife Kim to see how the last three years have been going. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Ates Bonus Follow-Up

Ates Bonus Follow-Up

2021-12-1042:15

The guys take any questions in this Friday Follow-Up after Sunday's episode where Bob caught up with Kim and Ed Ates. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Jamie Snow

Jamie Snow

2021-12-1239:38

Jamie Snow was the subject of our Season 7. Since we wrapped Season 7, Jamie has continued to fight for his freedom. He joins Bob today to update us on his progress. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Bob and Mike record the show on Facebook Live to interact with listeners on social media. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Mara Leveritt

Mara Leveritt

2021-12-1953:16

Bob interviews the well-known author, Mara Leveritt. Mara wrote the groundbreaking book “The Devil’s Knot”. The book represents several years of investigative work done by Mara, as she takes an extremely deep dive into the West Memphis Three case. Her book was later turned into a movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Mara continues to work on the case even to this day. Most recently she has filed FOIA requests with the WMPD asking for the location of evidence. Last week, she received a production finally that tells us what evidence is still available for testing and where it’s located. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
The guys answer listener questions after Bob's interview with Mara Leveritt, as well as address the major updates in the West Memphis Three case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
Jesse Eldridge

Jesse Eldridge

2022-01-0232:16

In this emotional interview, Jesse shares his frustration over delays in his case. It’s now been over 2 years since Troy recanted his trial testimony, and Jesse still sits in prison waiting to make the case for his innocence. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!
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Chuck Spoor

I’ve been listening to Truth & Justice from day 1 and this is the first episode that I have ever had to cut short and not finish. LeClare is so hell bent on pinning these murders on Robert. This interview is a prime example of how false confessions can happen. Robert is doing his best to answer things to the best of his memory and that’s not good enough for LeClare. I pray to God that not only will Robert & Christian be exonerated but that new evidence will arise that will find the true killer(s) and that they may be brought to justice.

Apr 11th
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PuddinPie

Robert has every right to demand to speak with someone else and to be defensive. This detective is painting his own narrative and making it seem like Robert is guilty. You can clearly hear through this entire interview that he had nothing to do with it.

Apr 10th
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Dan Pullar

So many holes in the Prosecutor's explanation.

Jan 12th
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PJ

Lawyers have a code of ethics that they have to follow. While there are exceptions, most adhere to them while presenting evidence. If a lawyer doesn't go far enough to suit your taste, as a non-lawyer, perhaps they know that they can't present an assumption as fact?

Jan 3rd
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Megan

First few seconds of him describing the place really made me want to be there. But the people would be too much for me. The people!

Dec 23rd
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PJ

I've read many of the test results that you mentioned, and I don't see the same results that you do. One of us is very confused.

Dec 13th
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cheryl campbell

is it possible that John was paying someone "hush" money, in a nutshell blackmailed over something?? Just a long shot, would not leave any money trail whatsoever.

Oct 30th
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Stefanie

Hmmm.... The ex spouse with the retirement she git sounds very off to me....

Oct 28th
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Stefanie

I wonder if the Adnan is guilty people are the same people who feel like Johnny did abuse Amber Heard and she is a victim because those two groups of people just will not let go of their misguided beliefs even with all evidence to the contrary.

Oct 15th
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Stefanie

Bob about the detective he sounds like a bumbling moron. he doesn't ask questions that get to the answers and he did a terrible job on this case. he was so focused on it having to be Becky just because she was in the wheelbarrow but didn't do very much to determine if it could have been related to her dad or her stepdad or her mom being the target. but this is just a terrible job all over and the fact that he's sitting there and taking all this hearsay evidence from the parents and I don't know he just infuriates me and the only reason he got away with doing such a s***** job is because the parents died too. because I'd like to think that if Becky was the only one that died her mom would have been pushing for him to do better find Who Killed My Daughter solve this case.

Oct 4th
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Stefanie

okay so Bonnie is very combative why didn't you leave a card well because he talked to your son. like why don't you want your son to talk if he can clear his name like I get it from a legal perspective that nobody should talk to the cops without a lawyer present but he can still talk to the cops with his lawyer present and answer basic questions like how long did you know Becky Etc like there's a lot of questions he can answer that don't involve him getting arrested

Oct 2nd
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Stefanie

yeah like I don't understand why they're so hell-bent on Robert and Christian who hadn't seen her and definitely Robert hadn't dated her in a while how do we even know Robert contacted her to go on that walk wasn't that provided by javier? like maybe she wanted to get back with Robert who she said she loved and hadn't stopped loving because Jacob even said that too and maybe that really made Javier mad like oh my God you went out with my cousin and now you're going to go back to Robert what about me and they could have fought and he could have killed her and then set the fire to cover it up

Sep 30th
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Stefanie

okay this officer pisses me off because whenever someone calls me at work I'd listen to them as though everything they say is important and I go ahead and get their name when they call I don't wait until they go through their whole field to be like oh and you're from where. he literally told you he was contacted by a private investigator but because he's in the military he wasn't able to be reached and blah blah and dude literally is like you say you were out in the field what do you mean were you in the military just like yes I told you all of this in the first minute of our conversation did you just check out. no wonder people get arrested for s*** they didn't do because they don't listen. I deal with insurance and I have to document everything that happened on a call why are police not required to document everything that they do on a case

Sep 30th
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Shawn P.

Its odd how the cops always seem to downplay any info that relates to Javier, Jacob or Austin.

Aug 28th
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Megan

good questions here. I think it would better serve the public if we were encouraged to understand that "normal" appearing people could be monsters, and that the "weirdos" who are odd, eccentric, different, and into unusual things, are not necessarily going to be monsters. Jim Clemente had stated (and I paraphrase terribly here) that a monster was expected to have committed this crime, when a regular-appearing human being who could blend in with the rest and who was well integrated into the community is far more likely to have killed these kids. I understand what he means. But the public never seems to get it through our heads that "normal" people can be monsters, and that "normalcy" is the best possible disguise for a monster. But my God. They are monsters. Accept the idea that they seem human, and be better prepared to live in this world.

Aug 7th
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Megan

Terry Hobbs reminds me of Mark Redwine a little bit. There is a vague and superficial resemblance between the two men, apparent to me.

Aug 7th
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BluEyed Trouble

he literally said he was saving up to take her on a real date. he totally insinuated they were happy together

Jul 30th
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PJ

Maybe the "pro life" flyer found at the murder scene was delivered with the deadly message that it wasn't okay to abort his baby.

Jul 18th
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PJ

the password change disclosure might be related to Robert (or another ex) having access to her myspace page when he shouldn't, hence the "I didn't believe her" part.

Jul 18th
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wasichu

Stop letting Janet take over the show. As MC she should be talking maybe 15% of the time. not 60% as it seems. Would love to hear Zach more.

Jul 9th
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