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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

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!

S4 Ep2: State v. Powell 24.09.2017

This week Bob breaks down the 4 elements of the State's case against George Powell III. We hear about the strengths and the weaknesses of their case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep1: S4:E1 Follow-Up 22.09.2017

This week, Bob and Mike discuss the season 4 premier episode. Listeners are directed to go the the Truth & Justice Podcast Youtube channel to view video surveillance footage of the robberies. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S4 Ep1: David or Goliath 17.09.2017

Season 4 Premier episode. Bob tells the story of 5 armed robberies that occurred over a two week period in Killeen and Copperas Cove Texas in 2008. All 5 robberies seem to have been committed by the same person. Police had detailed descriptions of the suspect from the victims as well as surveillance footage. The fact that George Powell III was arrested for these robberies will blow your mind, afte...

S4: Season 4 Teaser 16.09.2017

The premier episode for our season 4 case will drop tomorrow morning at 6am eastern time. Here is a quick listen in on what's to come!

S3 Ep28: S3:E28 Follow-Up 15.09.2017

This week Bob and Mike sit down with music man, Shane Yoder. The three are out in the field investigating a case, and came together in a hotel room to have a conversation about Season 3 and our upcoming Season 5. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep28: Nobody Knows 10.09.2017

Season Three Finale! This week we hear from Patricia, Jesse and even from our music man Shane Yoder. The finale also features a special song that Shane wrote for Jesse. Go to https://www.puttheminasong.com/downloads/ to purchase Shane's original song "Nobody Knows It But Me". All proceeds will be donated to the Innocence Project of Texas Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep27: S3:E27 Follow-Up 08.09.2017

Bob and Mike are transitioning through three cases at once this week. As season three is approaching the finale, questions are few. In this episode the guys button up a few loose ends, leading us into the season finale. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep27: A Strong Case 03.09.2017

Bob interviews Jesse's attorney, Allison Clayton with the Innocence Project of Texas. Allison explains the current state of Jesse's case, and fills the listeners in on what the future holds. We also get a sneak peak into the #truthandjusticearmy 's next case. Lastly, Bob asks listeners to consider donating to IPOTX to help support the costs of DNA testing for not only Ed and Jesse, but many others...

S3 Ep26: S3:E26 Follow-Up 01.09.2017

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions and theories on the Marcellus Williams and Keow Gove cases. Bob also explains why he is opposed to the death penalty. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep26: Stay of Execution 27.08.2017

This week Bob takes a quick side step to address a terrible injustice that is happening as we speak, in Missouri. An innocent man named Marcellus Williams came within 4 hours of being murdered by the State of Missouri on Tuesday. His execution has been stayed by Governor Eric Greitens for now, but his life still hangs in the balance of a newly created 5 person board of inquiry. To contact Governor...

S3 Ep25: S3:E25 Follow-Up 25.08.2017

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike address listener questions and theories as well as dig into the investigations of Kenneth Ray Williams, Ronnie Blackwell and more.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep25: Ronnie Blackwell 20.08.2017

Bob reports on everything that we know about Ronnie Blackwell. We learn about his criminal background, and we walk through his involvement into the investigation chronologically. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep24: S3:E24 Follow-Up 18.08.2017

Bob answers Mike's questions about Episode 324 and gives his theory on what Keow Gove's attack might look like with Kenneth Ray Williams as a suspect. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep24: Kenneth Ray Williams 13.08.2017

Bob shares everything that we know about suspect Kenneth Ray Williams. We learn about his criminal history, and the details of his violent offenses. Then we break down the chronology of his involvement into the investigation. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep23: S3:E23 Follow-Up 11.08.2017

Bob and Mike dig a little deeper into the Keow Gove case with listener questions about Episode 23. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S3 Ep23: Withheld 06.08.2017

Bob digs a little deeper into Ken Gove's past and his interactions with detectives. We learn that selected files are conveniently missing from the DA's file, and that Ken may not be exactly the man that we all pictured. #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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