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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, educate and inspire.

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S18 · E34
Yesterday · 54 min
S18 Ep34: Delphi Just the Facts: Pt. 1 - Timeline
Bob breaks down the actual testimony from Richard Allen's trial. This episode offers no analysis. It is simply a breakdown of the facts of the case without any spin. Listeners are encouraged to weigh the evidence however they see fit and form their own conclusions. This episode is part 1 of 3. This week Bob is discussing the testimony of the 4 witnesses who were at the trail on the day of the murders, and testified at trial. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E33
Friday · 1 hr 8 min
S18 Ep33: Follow-Up S18: E33
Bob and Zaq discuss the second half of Bob's interview with Murder Sheet hosts Àine and Kevin, 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.
Thursday · 45 min
S18: TBT: Ashley Frantz - Suspect
In this throwback episode, Bob and Erica are joined by award-winning investigative journalist and host of Wondery’s Suspect Season 2, Ashley Fantz. Bob asks Ashley about her career working as a CNN reporter and how she broke a story involving the destruction of untested rape kits by law enforcement. They then discuss the subject of Season 2 of Suspect, “Vanished in the Snow,” the 1984 murder of Jonelle Matthews. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.
S18 · E33
August 23 · 42 min
S18 Ep33: Delphi: The Argument for Guilt - Pt. 2
Murder Sheet hosts Àine and Kevin return to discuss a hotly debated case with Bob. To date, all of the attorneys that we have had on the show believe that Richard Allen is innocent. Kevin and Àine land on the other side of the debate. Like our previous guests, they attended the trial and are here today to discuss how they landed on their conclusion that Allen is guilty. They have also written and published a book on the case titled Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland. This episode is part 2 of 2. In this episode the discussion focuses on Richard Allen's confessions, Judge Gall and Dr. Walla. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E32
August 21 · 1 hr 10 min
S18 Ep32: Follow-Up S18: E32
Bob and Janet discuss the first half of Bob's interview with Murder Sheet hosts Àine and Kevin. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers – Head to Bioptimizers.com/truth and use code TRUTH for 15% off
August 20 · 1 hr 8 min
S18: TBT: Nic Edwards - 2021 Delphi Discussion
This throwback episode is an interesting look back at what we knew and thought we knew about the Delphi case before Richard Allen was arrested. This True Crime Binge interview took place years before Allen was arrested and before Nic released his book on the case. Nic hosts the True Crime Garage podcast along with co-host “The Captain.” Bob and Nic have a fun discussion about everything from high school bands, their favorite bourbons, quitting smoking and more, before taking a deep dive into the notorious Delphi Murders. Both Nic and Bob are obsessed with this case, and are determined to see it solved. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
August 17 · 7 min
Introducing THE FIRST 48, a new A&E and Crime House podcast!
For homicide detectives, their chance of solving a murder is cut in half if they don’t get a lead within the first 48 hours. Adapted from the hit A&E true crime series The First 48, Crime House Studios brings you the podcast that drops you inside that critical window: the interrogations, the dead ends, and the breakthroughs that crack a case wide open. Each week, we revisit a landmark investigation from the franchise, pairing its signature investigative depth with immersive, long-form storytelling built for your ears. Real detectives. Real cases. Real stakes. New episodes every Thursday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Crime House Studios, A&E Global Media, and ITV America. Listen here: https://pod.link/6786011424
S18 · E32
August 16 · 1 hr 5 min
S18 Ep32: Delphi: The Argument for Guilt - Pt. 1
Murder Sheet hosts Àine and Kevin return to discuss a hotly debated case with Bob. To date, all of the attorneys that we have had on the show believe that Richard Allen is innocent. Kevin and Àine land on the other side of the debate. Like our previous guests, they attended the trial and are here today to discuss how they landed on their conclusion that Allen is guilty. They have also written and published a book on the case titled Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland. This episode is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will air next week. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E31
August 14 · 40 min
S18 Ep31: Follow-Up S18: E31
Bob and Zaq talk about Bone Valley season 5 The Devil's Quarry 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.
August 13 · 32 min
S18: TBT: Ruth Markel - The Unveiling
In this Throwback Thursday episode, Bob interviews author and public speaker, Ruth Markel. Ruth is the mother of Dan Markel, who was shot to death in his driveway in 2014. Bob asks Ruth about her book, “The Unveiling,” in which Ruth describes her experiences after her son’s death and her work to help pass The Markel Act. “The Unveiling” was published on September 20, 2022 by Post Hill Press. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.
S18 · E31
August 7 · 44 min
S18 Ep31: Paul Solotaroff - The Devil's Quarry
Bob is joined by the host of Bone Valley season 5 The Devil's Quarry. Paul Solotaroff is a long-time print journalist, whose work has resulted in the overturning of wrongful convictions and has earned him many awards as an investigative journalist. The Devil's Quarry is a deep dive investigation into the 1994 murder of 12 year-old Josette Wright in Carmel, New York, and the wrongful convictions of Anthony DiPippo and Andrew Krivak. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E30
August 7 · 48 min
S18 Ep30: Follow-Up S18:E30
Bob and Zaq talk about Beth Shelburne's podcast Earwitness. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: Vinted - Clean out your closet and make some extra money in the process. Download the Vinted app for free and start listing. With no seller fees, you keep every dollar you earn, and for a limited time shipping is free in the U.S.
S18 · E30
August 2 · 47 min
S18 Ep30: Beth Shelburne - Earwitness
Beth Shelburne is the journalist and voice behind the Earwitness podcast. Earwitness can be found as season 4 of the Bone Valley podcast. She dives deep into a horrific miscarriage of justice. Toforest Johnson was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of a police officer, with no evidence connecting him to the crime. Prosecutors relied on multiple attempts at trials, multiple changing theories presented to the juries and the testimony of an "earwitness" who claimed to have overheard a phone call that incriminates Johnson. Beth digs deep to expose corruption and the wrongs the have left justice go unserved for decades in this case. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E29
July 31 · 53 min
S18 Ep29: Follow-Up S18:E29
Bob, Zaq, and Janet are joined by hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast Kevin and Àine to discuss last week's episode and answer listener questions. Bob, Zaq, and Janet are joined by hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast Kevin and Àine to discuss last week's episode and answer listener questions.
July 30 · 45 min
S18: TBT: Kristin & Mogab - True Crime Creepers
In this Throwback Thursday episode Bob is joined by guests Kristin and Mogab from the podcast “True Crime Creepers.” Kristin, the true crime “fanatic,” tells her friend Mogab, the true crime “newbie,” about a new case each week. Bob spends a large part of the episode chatting with the pair about Mogab’s name and Waffle House. They then discuss the case of Richard Glossip, a wrongfully-convicted man who currently at the time was on death row. Glossip was just released on bail this past May. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E29
July 26 · 51 min
S18 Ep29: The Murder Sheet - Temujin Kensu
On listener requests, Bob is joined by the hosts of The Murder Sheet podcast Kevin and Àine to continue our discussion on the murder of Scott Macklem and the conviction of Temujin Kensu. Kevin and Àine are convinced of Kensu's guilt, have come on the show to discuss their reasons and perspective. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns.
S18 · E28
July 24 · 1 hr 8 min
S18 Ep28: Follow-Up S18:E28
Bob and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Aaron Habel, host of the Framed podcast, 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers – Head to Bioptimizers.com/truth and use code TRUTH for 15% off Draft Kings – Download the app now and sign up with code TRUTH to claim ONE THOUSAND FLEX SPINS on your choice of slots!
July 23 · 54 min
S18: TBT: Shane Waters - Foul Play
Bob is joined by Foul Play podcast host Shane Waters. In this fun conversation, Bob, Shane and Erica chat about a wide range of topics including Shane's involvement in the case covered by Alex Campbell's class in Murder 101. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1000 Flex Spins and check out the exclusive Cashingo game!
S18 · E28
July 19 · 48 min
S18 Ep28: Aaron Habel - Framed
Bob is joined by Aaron Habel. Aaron makes up half of the Generation Why podcast, but today he's with us to discuss his solo work on the Framed podcast. Framed just launched season 3, where Aaron is digging deep into the murder of Scott Macklem and the possible wrongful conviction of Temujin Kensu. 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1000 Flex Spins and check out the exclusive Cashingo game!
S18 · E27
July 17 · 1 hr 9 min
S18 Ep27: Follow-Up S18:E27
Bob and Zaq talk about Bob's interview with Alex Campbell and Campbell's new Amazon Prime original docuseries titled "Murder 101", AI in the classroom, 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 weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

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