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. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them.

West Memphis 3 Preview

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

11-01
03:05

Live From CrimeCon 2018

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

05-13
01:03:20

Season 6 Preview

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

07-22
05:29

The Forgotten West Memphis Three

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.

03-22
46:46

1: Bonus: Black Lives Matter

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.

07-05
01:29:37

1: A Public Defender’s Perspective

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!

09-12
01:05:15

1: Public Defender Bonus Follow-Up

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!

09-17
37:04

2: Crowdsourcing w/ Technology

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!

09-19
58:36

2: Morgan Wright Follow-Up

The guys take on listener questions after Bob's interview with Morgan Wright over his crowdsourcing technology app. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

09-24
51:06

3: Current Events w/ Gillian Pensavalle

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!

09-26
01:17:42

3: Gillian Pensavalle Follow-Up

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!

10-01
34:29

4: Charles Raby

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!

10-03
37:53

4: Charles Raby Follow-Up

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!

10-08
37:35

Ed & Kim Ates

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!

12-05
42:26

Ates Bonus Follow-Up

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!

12-10
46:35

Jamie Snow

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!

12-12
38:52

Facebook Live Follow-Up

Bob and Mike record the show on Facebook Live to interact with listeners on social media. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

12-17
42:28

Mara Leveritt

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!

12-19
51:45

Mara Leveritt Follow-Up

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!

12-31
46:07

Jesse Eldridge

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!

01-02
36:49

Brandy E

I love your response!

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Anthony Hoggard

I love what Bob does, he's amazing, but this new case smacks of White Saviour Complex.

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William H Bonny

This cop is the worst i have ever seen no wonder it took 10 years to get anywhere

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William H Bonny

what about the car that ran the fire truck off the road where was it coming from in such a hurry?

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Dan Pullar

This guy is doing a better job than the investigators. Love how the cop is acting like he knows what this local is talking about it, and giving off "I got this" vibes, but they really don't. They are lost.

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