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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, e...

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www.truthandjusticepod.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S5 Ep29: S5:E29 Follow-Up 22.06.2018

This week, Bob addresses listener questions including jury misconduct in the Echols/Baldwin trial, the knife found in the lake behind Jason Baldwin's home, and the red rayon fibers found at the crime scene. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep29: The Case Against Baldwin 17.06.2018

This week, Bob breaks down the prosecution's case against Jason Baldwin. #wm3 #theforgotten3 #jasonbaldwin Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep28: S5:E28 Follow-Up 15.06.2018

In this episode, Mike asks Bob listener questions over the second part of Bob's interview with Lisa O'Brien.  They also discuss Bob's plans to take a break from Season 5, and move onto a new case.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios

S5 Ep28: The "Non" Perspective - Pt. 2 10.06.2018

This is the second part of Bob's interview with Lisa O'Brien, where they discuss the innocence or guilt of the #wm3.  They cover various topics and compare their research for a healthy debate on this very complex and controversial case.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios

S5 Ep27: S5:E27 Follow-Up 08.06.2018

In this episode, Bob answers listener questions from Mike revolving around the first part of his interview with Lisa O'Brien.    Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios

S5 Ep27: The "Non" Perspective - Pt. 1 03.06.2018

Lisa O'Brien joins the show to present the perspective of those who believe that the #wm3 are guilty.  This is part one of a two part interview. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #theforgotten3

S5 Ep26: S5:E26 Follow-Up 01.06.2018

In this episode, Bob responds to listener questions including Jesse Misskelley's whereabouts on the day of the murders, the reasoning for hitting "pause" on the West Memphis Three case, and an update on Ed Ates' release date.    Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios

S5 Ep26: Jesse's Alibi 27.05.2018

This week Bob addresses a glaring hole in the State's case against the #wm3 Jesse Misskelley's alibi. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #theforgotten3

S5 Ep25: S5:E25 Follow-Up 25.05.2018

In this episode, Bob answers Mike's questions from listeners and puts the investigation into the recorded Jessie Misskelley confession to rest.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #thewestmemphis3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios

S5 Ep25: The Final Word on Misskelley's "Confession" 20.05.2018

Bob follows Tim Clemente's advice and examines all of the pre-interview notes, as well as all of Jesse's interactions with police, prior to his recorded interviews on 6/3/93. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep24: S5:E24 Follow-Up (Cont.) 18.05.2018

This week Bob and Mike take one more in-depth look at Jessie Misskelley's confession as well as Tim Clemente's analysis of it by answering listener questions from social media.    #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Live From CrimeCon 2018 13.05.2018

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

S5 Ep24: S5:E24 Follow-Up 11.05.2018

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss questions on Tim Clemente's analysis of the Misskelley confession audio, as well as what Bob thinks of Tim's take on it.   #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep24: Tim Clemente's Analysis 06.05.2018

Today marks the 25 year anniversary of the discovery of Stevie, Michael and Christopher's bodies.  We honor these victims today. Tim Clemente returns to the show to give his analysis of Jessie Misskelley's interviews. #wm3 #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep23: S5:E23 Follow-Up 04.05.2018

This week Mike asks Bob listener questions after Sunday's episode, where Bob broke down the controversial confession audio of Jessie Misskelley.   #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep23: The Jesse Misskelley Confession 29.04.2018

Bob breaks down the recorded interview that sent Jessie, Damien and Jason away for life.  We walk through Jessie's confession point by point; blow by blow. #wm3 #theforgotten3 #truthandjusticearmy Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep22: S5:E22 Follow-Up 27.04.2018

Bob and Mike answer listener questions about Tim Clemente's interview.  They ask listeners for new cases, and get into the weeds about interrogation tactics. #wm3 #theforgotten3 #episode522 #truthandjustice Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep22: Interview with Tim Clemente 22.04.2018

In this episode, Bob interviews former FBI Special Agent and renowned interview and interrogation expert Tim Clemente.  Bob gets Tim's professional input on the do's and dont's of effective interview tactics as well as what to expect from a subject who may be lying or telling the truth.   #theforgotten3 #nbistudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep21: S5:E21 Follow-Up 20.04.2018

In this week's episode, Mike asks Bob questions from listeners that take us deeper into Aaron Hutcheson's police interview.   #truthandjustice #theforgotten3 #nbistudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep21: Aaron Hutcheson 15.04.2018

This week, Bob continues to explore the link between Jessie Misskelley and Damien Echols.  Last week we heard Victoria Hutcheson's trial testimony.  This week we dig deeper into the Hutcheson's involvement in the case, with 8 year old Aaron.  Aaron was interviewed by police over 7 times.  As time moved along, Aaron's story shifted to line up with the State's narrative that Damien, Jason and Jessie...

S5 Ep20: S5:E20 Follow-Up 13.04.2018

In this episode, Mike asks Bob listener questions over Victoria Hutcheson's involvement in the Forgotten Three case.  We also finally get to hear from Edward Ates, as he nears his release from prison. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #theforgotten3 #freeedates #NBIStudios

S5 Ep20: Victoria Hutcheson 08.04.2018

This week, Bob explores the relationship between the three convicted teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley.  We break down all statements concerning their relationships.  Next, Bob moves on to introduce the person who tied Damien and Jessie together, Victoria Hutcheson. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgotten3

S2 Ep56: S2:E56 Follow-Up 06.04.2018

This week, Mike asks Bob listener questions after we all learned last week that Edward Ates is going home.   He also answers questions over the latest developments on the Adnan Syed case.   Please consider donating to Ed's transitioning home fund at gofundme.com/edhome Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!   #freeedates #freeadnan

S2 Ep56: 3-29-18 01.04.2018

This week, Bob takes a break form the investigation into #theforgotten3 #wm3 to announce an update in the #FreeEdAtes case. Our coverage of the WM3 case will resume next week. Thank you all for your support! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #FreeEdAtes

S5 Ep19: S5:E19 Follow-Up 30.03.2018

This week, Bob answers listener questions that dig deeper into Damien Echols' alibi for the time of the murders, Pam Hutchison's statements to investigators, lividity of the bodies when discovered, and more. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon! #wm3 #theforgottenthree

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