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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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NBI Studios

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www.truthandjusticepod.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

S5 Ep6: S5:E6 Follow-Up 15.12.2017

This week Mike asks Bob listener questions about door-to-door leads covered in Episode 6.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep6: Door to Door - Leads 10.12.2017

This week Bob begins breaking down a 140 page handwritten document containing notes from police taken during their door to door canvasing of the neighborhood. Leads range from random sightings of "strange" individuals, to specific leads that were followed up on by the WMPD. #wm3 #westmemphisthree #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep5: S5:E5 Follow-Up 08.12.2017

This week Mike relays listener questions to Bob about Chris Morgan and Brian Holland. New documents are addressed, and discussed. #wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep5: Morgan & Holland 03.12.2017

This week Bob breaks down one of West Memphis PD's early leads. Inspector Gitchell's suspicions were pointed toward two 19 year old men who had fled the area to California just days after the murders. Examine Chris Morgan and Brian Holland as suspects, and weigh in as to whether or not you believe that they should be considered suspects. #wm3 #westmemphis3 #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining...

S5 Ep4: S5:E4 Follow-Up 01.12.2017

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike look into listener questions and theories surrounding the mysterious Mr. Bojangles. Bob also gives his thoughts on whether or not he thinks Mr. Bojangles is a viable suspect in the case of The Forgotten West Memphis Three.  #wm3 #westmemphis3 #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep4: Mr. Bojangles 26.11.2017

This week we walk through the first lead presented to the WMPD. Before the bodies of #theforgotten3 were discovered, an unidentified man stumbled into a nearby restaurant. Witnesses report that the man had mud on his feet, and blood dripping from his arm. Find out in this episode if "Mr. Bojangles" is a viable suspect in the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch. #wm3 #west...

S5 Ep3: S5:E3 Follow-Up 24.11.2017

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions and theories focused on the discovery of the bodies of Michael Moore, Christopher Byers and Stevie Branch.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep3: The Discovery 19.11.2017

This week, Bob continues on with the tragic story of the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch. We pick up right where episode 2 left off . . . with Mike Allen entering the muddy waters of a shallow creek where he discovered the nude body of Michael Moore. We go through the evidence found on the crime scene, as well as the boys' injuries. ***The content of this episode is g...

S5 Ep2: S5:E2 Follow-Up 17.11.2017

Bob and Mike are out of the studio this week, but they still took time to record this week's Friday Follow-Up. They answer listener questions and address comments about Season 5 Episode 2. #wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep2: The Search 12.11.2017

This week Bob walks us through the search efforts that began at 6pm on May 5, 1993. Today's episode spans chronologically from the moment the Christopher Byers was discovered missing, until the moments when searchers found their first clue about the boys' whereabouts. We hear directly from Christopher's father John Mark Byers, and hear trial and police interview audio from Officer Regina Meek, Det...

S4 Ep7: Bonus: George's Day in Court 11.11.2017

In this bonus episode, we hear from Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Texas, Michael Ware. Mike fills listeners in on the progress in George's case, including some unbelievable shenanigans by the Bell County District Attorney's office. The Bell County DA continues to fight with every trick in the book to keep an obviously innocent man locked up for another 18 years. Listen ad-free by...

S5 Ep1: S5:E1 Follow-Up 10.11.2017

Bob and Mike address several listener questions from the season 5 premiere episode "The Forgotten West Memphis 3". Our re-investigation into the WM3 case is off to a great start with tons of listener engagement. #wm3 #westmemphisthree #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S5 Ep1: The Forgotten West Memphis 3 05.11.2017

Most people interested in true crime and wrongful convictions are familiar with the notorious case of the #westmemphis3. In this season premiere episode, we learn all about the movements of the three 8 year old victims. The common perception of the boys' activities that fateful Wednesday afternoon was that they were simply playing together in the woods, when they were viciously attacked. This week...

S3 Ep29: S3:E29 Follow-Up 03.11.2017

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions over the recent developments in the Keow Gove case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

West Memphis 3 Preview 01.11.2017

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

S3 Ep29: A Break In The Case 29.10.2017

This week we return to the Keow Gove case. Through crowdsourcing, we have discovered two new witnesses in Keow's murder. What they have to say is shocking to say the least. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep6: S4:E6 Follow-Up 27.10.2017

Bob and Mike are back in the field in West Memphis, this week. They take a break from their investigation to record this week's follow-up from their hotel room. The guys answer a few listener questions, then release some audio from the WM3 trials as background the the upcoming Season 5 Premiere. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep6: Michael Ware 22.10.2017

For our Season 4 Finale episode, we are joined by the Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Texas. Mr. Ware walks us through George's case from start to finish. Hear all of the behind the scenes details of the post conviction relief proceedings, along with some shocking new information about the Bell County D.A.'s office. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep5: S4:E5 Follow-Up 20.10.2017

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions on the Powell case as well as the direction and future of the show. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep5: Grant Fredericks 15.10.2017

This week we hear from the man who holds the information that could . . . and should set George Powell free. Grant Fredericks is a world renowned expert in photogrammetry. He even trains the FBI on the use of photogrammetry. In this week's episode, Mr. Fredericks breaks down his analysis of the other two experts' opinions in George's case, and most importantly shares his own assessment of the vide...

S4 Ep4: S4:E4 Follow-Up 13.10.2017

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike address listener questions on the George Powell case up to this point. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep4: Help From Above 08.10.2017

This week we learn how the State' case against George was called into question by the Texas Forensic Science Commission. We hear the story first hand from George's finance, Tamara. Bob also asks the audience for help enhancing the surveillance video from the 711 robbery. There very well may be a clue in that video that could set George free! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep3: S4:E3 Follow-Up 06.10.2017

In this episode, Bob and Mike answer listener questions and interview Allison Clayton of the Innocence Project of Texas for an update on the George Powell case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep3: Recantation 01.10.2017

This week Bob starts to tear apart the State's case against George Powell. In this episode, we hear the full uncut interview of jailhouse snitch "Mr. Smith". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep2: S4:E2 Follow-Up 29.09.2017

Bob is battling laryngitis, but he and Mike manage to get through this week's follow-up before his voice completely disappeared. The guys answer lots of listener questions about George Powell's trial this week. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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