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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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Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

S2 Ep40: Our First Follow-Up 23.10.2016

In this episode, Bob taps into the #truthandjusticearmy for feedback, theories and questions about the Margie Jackson interview and the new information about Angela Walker. There are a lot of exciting things happening right now. Stay tuned to the end of the show, for a big announcement. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep39: Jealous Lover? 16.10.2016

In this episode, Bob follows up on the Margie interview. He gives us some new information that may help to clear up some questions that a lot of people had. Bob also begins an investigation into Angela Walker, and fills us in on the status of his open records request with the Smith County DA's Office. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep38: Margie Jackson 09.10.2016

In this episode, Bob continues the investigation into the murder of Elnora Griffin. This week, the investigation turns toward Ed's mother Margie. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep37: Listener Questions About Mosley 01.10.2016

In this episode, Bob reaches out to the #Truth&JusticeArmy to further discuss the Leonard Mosley interview. Bob answers questions, and digs deeper into Mosley's statements. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep36: The Interview 25.09.2016

In this episode, we hear the full interview with Leonard Mosley. Segment one features the full interview, and in segment two Bob breaks down the interview and gives his analysis. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep35: The Big Trip 18.09.2016

This week we travel along with Bob back to Tyler, Texas. We hear from some very interesting people. Experience this trip right along side Bob. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep34: Transparent 11.09.2016

In this episode, Bob takes us along on his journey where he has been attempting to obtain case files from the Smith County DA's office for over 5 months. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep33: The Ole Switcheroo 04.09.2016

In this episode, Bob finally discovers the full picture of how Kenny Snow came to be involved in Ed's case. We also find out just how close we came to having some key physical evidence tested, that could have completely changed the outcome of the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep32: Dynamite 28.08.2016

In this episode we hear from two jurors from Ed's second trial. Bob tells the story of how a man was convicted unanimously without a single piece of direct evidence tying him to the crime. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep31: #FreeEdAtes 21.08.2016

This episode is all about Ed, Kim, Kyra and Zachary. Bob expresses his feelings after meeting Ed and his family face to face for the first time. We hear directly from Ed and Kim in this episode. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep30: It was a Fecal Matter 14.08.2016

In this episode, we hear from Ed's brother Kelvin Ates. We learn about the strange involvement that Kelvin had in Ed's trial. Bob also examines the defense's strategy and closing arguments. We find out how the State managed to convince 12 jurors that an innocent man was guilty.

S2 Ep29: Railroaded 07.08.2016

In this episode, Bob analyzes the investigation of the murder of Elnora Griffin. He takes a deep dive into what Detectives Waller, Hukill and McKay did do, and more importantly, what they DIDN'T do. The end result is a startling realization that the false imprisonment of Edward Ates was no accident.

S2 Ep28: This Is Not Over 31.07.2016

In this episode, Bob updates listeners on the ruling in Kerry Max Cook's case. In the second segment, Bob continues to re-evaluate the Elnora Griffin crime scene after receiving listener feedback on last week's theories.

S2 Ep27: Flash 24.07.2016

In this episode, Bob updates listeners on Kenny Snow's case, asks for listeners to begin a letter writing campaign to support Kerry Max Cook, and takes a deeper look at the Elnora Griffin crime scene. The new analysis connects the dots in the reconstruction of the crime scene. Bob also announces the launch of the new Truth & Justice Patreon page. www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

S2 Ep26: The Ball's In Your Court 17.07.2016

In this episode, Bob breaks down the phone records of Elnora Griffin and proposes several theories that may explain the "I'm sitting here talking to Edward" phone call. The second segment features an interview that sheds a new light onto the Kerry Max Cook case.

S2 Ep25: This Changes Everything 10.07.2016

In this episode, Bob begins with a breakdown of the judges ruling that resulted in Adnan's conviction being vacated. In the second segment, Bob explains the proceedings at the Kerry Max Cook actual innocence hearing. In the third segment, Bob gives a startling analysis of the Lynda Jo Edwards murder. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep24: Cubia 03.07.2016

In this episode, Bob breaks down the testimony of Cubia Jackson. Cubia had testified that Elnora had told her over the phone, on the night she was murdered, that she was "sitting her talking to Edward." Bob was able to make contact with Cubia to discuss her testimony. Also, Bob reveals more funny business in the DA's office. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep23: Listeners Ask Me Anything 26.06.2016

In this episode, Bob takes calls from listeners. You'll hear about Adnan, Kenny, Ed and Kerry in this episode. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep22: A Clearer Picture 19.06.2016

In this episode, Bob walks through all of the events and discoveries from his most recent trip to Tyler, TX. We also hear from Ed's new attorney. Allison Clayton from The Innocence Project of Texas. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep21: Bonus: Interview w/ Kerry Max Cook 16.06.2016

This special bonus edition features an exclusive interview with Kerry Max Cook. This is the first interview Kerry has given since his conviction was set aside on June 6th.  Donate to Kerry here; www.paypal.me/kerrymaxcook2016 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep21: This Is Not My Story 12.06.2016

In this episode, Bob walks us through all of the new developments in the Kerry Max Cook case, and follows up with some shocking new developments in the Edward Ates case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep20: Psycho 05.06.2016

In this episode, we hear from Edward Ates' wife Kimberly. An emotional beginning to this episode, shifts to an extremely detailed analysis of Francis Johnson's whereabouts on the night of Elnora's murder. Bob closes the episode by revealing new found evidence in the Kerry Max Cook case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep19: Exhibit 137 29.05.2016

In this episode, Bob discusses the latest developments in the Kerry Max Cook case and calls upon his listeners to help him support Kerry at his Actual Innocence Hearing. Bob then updates listeners on some new information in the Ed Ates Case, then we hear from Jeff Deskovic and William Haughey. Jeff's foundation just secured a full exoneration for William, and they join Bob to talk about the experi...

S2 Ep18: Shorty 22.05.2016

In this episode, Bob breaks down the testimony of Angela Walker. We hear some happy news about both Ed and Kenny, and some analysis of the post-offense behaviors of Ed and Leonard Mosley. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S2 Ep17: The Devil's in the Details 15.05.2016

In this episode, Bob breaks down a detailed analysis of Leonard Mosley's testimony. Leonard is the man who was dating Elnora and had previously been engaged to her. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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