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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

S17 Ep18: Follow-Up S17: E18 21.11.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about the DNA found on Sheila Bartee and Elizabeth Daily-Ayers and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusi...

S17 Ep18: Blood is Thicker than Water 16.11.2025

This episode is all about the forensic evidence that was concealed from the jury and ignored by the prosecution in Chris Bynum's case. Post-conviction investigators uncovered evidence and connections that have opened doors to new leads. Why also learn why some of this evidence may have been ignored by the original investigators. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners...

S17 Ep17: Follow-Up S17: E17 14.11.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss and Graddick's closing argument and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week,...

S17 Ep17: The Defense 09.11.2025

This week we wrap up Chris' trial. We hear a breakdown of the Defense's witnesses, and Graddick's closing argument. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive...

S17 Ep16: Follow-Up S17: E16 07.11.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the prosecutor's closing arguments against Chris and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video co...

S17 Ep16: The Best Story Wins 02.11.2025

The State presented very little evidence against Chris Bynum during the case in chief part of the trial. Ultimately his fate was sealed by the Prosecutor's closing argument, where she weaved together a narrative to convince the jury of his guilt. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/mon...

S17 Ep15: Follow-Up S17: E15 30.10.2025

Bob and Zaq talk about the states witness' testimonies and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and...

S17 Ep15: Solvable 26.10.2025

Bob breaks down the glaring gaps in the State's case in chief from trial, and shares the remaining testimonies that we haven't heard yet. We also hear Michelle Fliris' full police interview, and discuss how it could have led to a quick resolution to the original investigation. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , c...

S17 Ep14: Follow-Up S17: E14 24.10.2025

Bob and Zaq discuss Louis Donald's testimony and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new we...

You need to check out BURIED! 22.10.2025

Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is a true-crime podcast featuring never-before-heard recordings of John Wayne Gacy and new admissions from the detectives who investigated him. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father defended Gacy at trial, the series re-examines the investigation that brought a serial killer to justice. Through exclusive interviews, thousands of pages...

S17 Ep14: Detective Donald 19.10.2025

After hearing Chris' version of the events that led up to him signing a confession, this week we hear Detective Louis Donald's side of the story through his trial testimony. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Fr...

S17 Ep13: Follow-Up S17: E13 10.10.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Chris' statements and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new w...

S17 Ep13: They Did 05.10.2025

This episode fills in the gaps between Chris' first statement, Shakey's statement and Chris' second statement. We hear about Shenita's police interview, the trip to look for the gun, Tyrelle's arrest, and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots o...

S17 Ep12: Follow-Up S17: E12 03.10.2025

Bob and Zaq discuss Chris' first statement and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new week...

S17 Ep12: The Reason Why 28.09.2025

In this episode we pick up where we left off last week. After Chris Bynum signed his first statement, he was booked into the jail. The next day "Shakey" gave a statement of his own. What happened next, led the Chris being sent to prison for the rest of his life for a crime he didn't commit. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To jo...

S17 Ep11: Follow-Up S17: E11 26.09.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk over Chris' first statement to police and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every we...

S17 Ep11: Bynum's First Statement 21.09.2025

Bob shares the full transcript of Chris Bynum's first police statement, given on February 18th. We also hear about what transpired after he signed that statement, and hear from another suspect placed all blame in the case onto Bynum. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'...

S17 Ep10: Follow-Up S17: E10 19.09.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Dr. Nicky Jackson and answer listener questions.   The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content ev...

S17 Ep10: From the Crime Scenes to Chris Bynum 14.09.2025

Bob is joined by Dr. Nicky Jackson, the Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network. Dr. Jackson originally brought this case to us and this interview she explains her connection to the case, the work her Center has done on it and explains how Bynum ended up in the interrogation room the day after the murders.

S17 Ep9: Follow-Up S17: E9 12.09.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Larry's contrasting statements and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week,...

S17 Ep9: The Star Witness 07.09.2025

Larry Brooks was 12 years old and in the 5th grade when his mother, aunt and mother's boyfriend were murdered in the living room of his home. He's an often overlooked victim in this case. He was courageous enough to come out of his room after the attack, and call 911. He told the first responding officers what he had seen and heard, but rather than conducting an actual thorough investigation, the...

S17 Ep8: Follow-Up S17: E8 05.09.2025

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Henry Hatch's testimony as well as if the two crime scenes are connected and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Pa...

S17 Ep8: The Connection 31.08.2025

Bob breaks down Firearms Examiner Henry Hatch's testimony, as well as another witness to determine if the two crime scenes are connected. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour...

S17 Ep7: Follow-Up S17: E7 29.08.2025

Bob and Janet discuss Bob's interview with the daughter of Elizabeth Daily-Ayers and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LINK .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES , Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive vide...

S17 Ep7: Elizabeth Dailey-Ayers 24.08.2025

Bob is joined by the daughter of Liz Ayers. Tasha helps us to understand who her mother was. She was so much more than just a victim of a horrific crime. Liz was a mother and a grandmother, and her tragic death has had a lasting effect on the people who loved her. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon , click THIS LIN...

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