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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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Latest episode

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

Season 6 Preview 22.07.2018

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

S5 Ep33: S5:E33 Follow-Up 20.07.2018

In this episode, Bob answers general questions from listeners about the West Memphis Three case as the first half of season 5 winds down.   #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep33: Case Closed on the WM3 15.07.2018

This is the final episode of the first half of Season 5.  Bob draws conclusions from the first 32 episodes, and takes  a stand for the #wm3. At the conclusion of the episode, Bob announces our Season 6 case, and we hear the Season 6 trailer. #theforgotten3 #truthandjustice #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #bobruff Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep32: S5:E32 Follow-Up 13.07.2018

In this episode, Bob answers listener questions brought on by last week's episode where he interviewed Damien Echols.  We also hear a speech from Echols, recorded in 2017, where he spoke out against the executions of eight Arkansas inmates.   #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep32: Damien Echols Speaks 08.07.2018

Damien joins the show to discuss life behind the scenes of one of the most notorious, and highly debated police investigations in US history.  We hear about the investigation, the arrest, the trial, the post conviction process, and life after death row. Follow Damien's work at DamienEchols.com   #wm3 #damienechols #theforgotten3 #truecrimepodcasts #truthandjustice #truthandjusticearmy #podcast Lis...

S5 Ep31: S5:E31 Follow-Up 06.07.2018

In this episode, Bob answered questions from listeners about his interview with Dan Stidham.  We also hear the audio from his closing arguments at Jessie Miskelley's trial.   #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep31: Dan Stidham Speaks 01.07.2018

Bob interviews Jesse Misskelley's attorney, Mr. Dan Stidham.  Stidham gives us the behind the scenes accounts of everything from how he came to be involved in the #wm3 case, to the Bible Confession, to the challenges he faced at trial. #theforgotten3 #truecrimepodcast Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep30: S5:E30 Follow-Up 29.06.2018

This week, Bob answers questions from listeners, after we heard Bob's interview with Jason Baldwin last week.  Bob discusses topics ranging from Jason's lawyers actions at trial to the rumors surrounding Baldwin acquiring a throwing knife and an ice pick from his friend Billy Newell.      #wm3 #theforgotten3 #NBIStudios Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep30: Jason Baldwin Speaks 24.06.2018

In this episode, Bob interviews Jason Baldwin, who was one of the three teenagers convicted of the murders of Michael Moore, Christopher Byers and Stevie Branch. He spent nearly 20 years behind bars before being released after he, Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley entered Alford pleas for their release from prison. In this interview, Jason explains his whereabouts on the day of the boy's murders...

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!

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