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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. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them.
S12 Ep36: S12:E36 Follow-Up
In today's episode, Bob, Zaq, and Janet go over what was a very information-packed episode, "The Books". Don't forget that Bob will be live in California next week! For more details, check out our social media!
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01:03:3109/12/2022
S12 Ep36: The Books
In today's episode, Bob breaks down Jon & Vicki's finances.
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01:09:4304/12/2022
S12 Ep35: S12:E35 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq, and Janet start this episode with a few Delphi updates, and then they get into a great discussion of this week's episode, "The Why".
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01:09:0102/12/2022
S12 Ep35: The Why
In today's episode, Bob takes your candid listener feedback to heart and presents to you, his "why".
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49:3727/11/2022
S12 Ep34: S12:E34 Follow-Up
In today's episode, Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Episode 34, Jon and Vicki. They also take some great listener questions.
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55:3825/11/2022
S12 Ep34: S12:E34 Jon and Vicki
In today's episode, we hear a series of interviews that should help us to move the ball forward. These interviews consist of several people who knew the victims very well.
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51:0720/11/2022
S12 Ep33: S12:E33 Follow-Up
Today, Bob, Janet & Zaq discuss this week's full-length episode, "Chuck,".
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01:04:3711/11/2022
S12 Ep33: S12:E33 Chuck
Today we hear an interview with someone we haven't heard much about yet, Vicki Friedli's ex, Chuck. Chuck paints a picture for us as to what was happening in Becky's life in the year, and even the weekend, before the murders.
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01:35:4006/11/2022
S12 Ep32: S12:E32 Follow-Up
In today's episode, Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss their thoughts about Ron Friedli, and his role in the Pinyon Pines case.
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01:14:5404/11/2022
S12: S12: Bonus: Ron Friedli 2015 Interview
This bonus episode features an August 4, 2015 interview with Ron Friedli and his wife Lesil. At this point and time Robert and Cristin had been arrested for the first time.
39:0903/11/2022
S12: S12: Bonus: Drew Friedli
This bonus episode features a September 20th, 2006 interview with Becky's sister Drew.
47:5202/11/2022
S12: S12 Bonus: Tanya Friedli
This bonus features a police interview with Becky's sister, Tanya Friedli. It was recorded on September 19th, just two days after the murders.
17:2002/11/2022
S12 Ep32: Ron Friedli
Today we listen to an explanation regarding the financial settlements between Vicky and her ex-husband, Ron Friedli. Bob gives us his candid opinion on Ron's involvement in this case.
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52:2630/10/2022
S12 Ep31: S12:E31 Follow-Up
In today's episode, Bob, Zaq, and Janet sift through the many details of family dynamics and interesting financial happenings in the lives of the victims.
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58:5928/10/2022
S12 Ep31: Tiffany, Part 2
After all the info we gleaned from Tiffany last week, we are going to dive a little deeper into that relationship today. We will listen to some interviews between the sheriff's department and Tiffany in this episode. Looking forward to getting your thoughts in next week's Friday Follow-Up!
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01:06:4223/10/2022
S12 Ep30: S12:E30 Follow-Up
This week, Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss their own thoughts about the family dynamics that were laid out in Episode 30, "Tiffany".
We are excited to hear your commentary about it on social media and in our Patreon group!
01:01:5521/10/2022
S12: Bonus: Tiffany Teasdale 9/20/06 Interview
This bonus episode features Tiffany Teasdale's September 20th, 2006 Police Interview. Tiffany is Becky's half-sister, and was interviewed here, three days after the murders. This interview was not played in a main episode because the audio quality is almost unlistenable. The transcript for this interview is posted HERE on our website.
01:23:4719/10/2022
S12 Ep30: Tiffany
Today, we learn a lot more about the family dynamics after Bob thoroughly combs through an interview with Becky's sister, Tiffany.
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44:5716/10/2022
S12 Ep29: S12:E29 Follow-Up
Today, Bob and Janet welcome back Zaq, who was on assignment last week. They discuss their thoughts about "The Mystery Hiker" episode, while commenting on listener feedback from the live chat.
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01:02:0614/10/2022
S12: Bonus: Brandon Kugler-Harrison
This bonus episode features a September 22, 2006 interview with Becky's friend Brandon Kugler-Harrison
32:2412/10/2022
S12 Ep29: The Mystery Hiker
In today's episode, we explore the possible identity of that "mystery hiker".
Was there really someone else planning to go hiking on that fateful day? And, if so, who was it?
We also hear some insightful interviews with three people we haven't really talked much about yet.
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49:1109/10/2022
S12 Ep28: S12:E28 Follow-Up
While Zaq is out on assignment, Janet and Bob review the details of this week's episode, "Relationships".
You'll also get to hear Bob's emotional phone call with the, now free, Kenny Snow. You won't want to miss this!
Thank you for all the generous donations for Kenny's transition home. You can donate to Kenny's Go Fund Me, here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/KennySnow?qid=b3bf631752d77498841721d6cf69e249
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58:2507/10/2022
S12: Bonus: Jeanie McDaniel Interview
This bonus episode features a February 2007 Police interview with Becky's friend, Jeanie McDaniel. Jeanie shares some new details about Becky's relationship with Robert and with Javier in this interview. Is what she's saying accurate? It's up to you to decide.
53:3305/10/2022
S12 Ep28: Relationships
After doing some deeper digging, Bob gives us a more concise analysis of the days we have covered so far, and then finishes off the details of the weekend. He also fill in some gaps and missing pieces, thanks to some great listener input. We also get introduced to a new "character" in this ongoing narrative.
Thank you for your continued support in helping Kenny Snow transition home.
You can donate to the GoFundMe here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/KennySnow?qid=b3bf631752d77498841721d6cf69e249
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49:2502/10/2022
S12 Ep27: S12:E27 Follow-Up
This week, not only does the crew field some great listener questions and comments, but they also get the privilege of sharing even MORE good news regarding the subject of a previous T & J season!
Donate to Kenny Snow's GoFundMe to help him transition home:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/KennySnow?qid=d3b36a612d09a8d25376faeffe78ee45
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53:2630/09/2022
S12 Ep27: Becky's Week
In this week's episode, Bob starts by playing us a short police phone call with Javier, and then goes over the details of Becky's week.
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01:22:4825/09/2022
S12 Ep26: S12:E26 Follow-Up
This week, the crew goes over their thoughts about Episode 26, Family Ties. They also celebrate the good news about Adnan Syed's release from prison.
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01:12:4123/09/2022
S12 Ep26: Family Ties
Today, Bob gives us a hybrid episode where he analyzes a few police interviews that were conducted with family members of Becky's friend group.
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01:19:2618/09/2022
S12 Ep25: S12:E25 Follow-Up
Today, Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss their thoughts on this week's hybrid episode, "The Road to Austin Alba". We also have a lot of good questions and comments from the chat. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end to get the group's real-time reaction to the latest news on Adnan Syed.
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59:2316/09/2022
S12 Ep25: The Road to Austin Alba
This week, Bob gives us the best of both worlds, with a combination of his classic narration style, and a very interesting interview with Austin Alba. This episode will be bringing our deep dive of the friend group to a close.
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01:21:3111/09/2022
S12 Ep24: S12:E24 Follow-Up
Let's hear what Bob, Janet, and Zaq have to say about Season 12, Episode 24: Beau Nash.
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01:06:3709/09/2022
S12 Ep24: Beau Nash
In this second interview with Beau Nash, he rehashes the details of what he did on the night of the murders. You'll also hear things about Robert and Cristin that we haven't heard before.
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59:1104/09/2022
S12 Ep23: S12:E23 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss this week's "spider web" of an episode, and they give us a some clues about what's coming up next week!
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01:00:3002/09/2022
S12 Ep23: Jessica Henry
Today we hear Jessica Henry's police interview, in which she describes some of her odd interactions with - and observations about - Austin Alba. She also gives us more insight into Becky and Javier's relationship.
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01:01:2128/08/2022
S12 Ep22: S12:E22 Follow-Up
Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss their thoughts about this week's episode, the interview with Nick Crum. What do you think? Agree? Disagree? Let's discuss it on social media.
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01:08:4226/08/2022
S12: Bonus: Nick Crum's 2016 Interview
This bonus episode features another phone interview between Nick Crum and the Police. In this instance, Nick calls Detective Bodmer on June 13, 2016.
35:1524/08/2022
S12: Bonus: Nick Crum's 2015 Interview
This bonus episode features Nick Crum's 3/25/15 interview with Police.
43:2223/08/2022
S12 Ep22: Nick Crum
After hearing his name on the podcast, today's guest reached out to Bob to give us his insight into the Pinyon Pines case. This is Episode 22, an interview with Nick Crum.
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57:3921/08/2022
S12 Ep21: S12:E21 Follow-Up
It's your Season 12, Episode 21 Follow-Up!
Bob, Zaq, and Janet keep pulling at that figurative ball of yarn...continuing to follow those breadcrumbs... and, of course, digging down into all the rabbit holes.
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01:11:2119/08/2022
S12 Ep21: Alex
Bob continues to pull on the figurative "ball of yarn" to see what unravels. Today we hear an interview with someone we haven't heard from yet, Alex Foulan.... and it's not at all what we were expecting.
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49:0514/08/2022
S12 Ep20: S12:E20 Follow-Up
Ahoy friends! There are A LOT of listener questions that Bob & Zanet go over today while Jack is on assignment. Get ready for a Friday Follow-Up chock full of details.
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01:16:4712/08/2022
S12 Ep20: Puzzle Pieces
Bob brings us more information and shares some interesting interviews with us in the Pinyon Pines case. We hear clips of Austin Alba, Beau Nash, Jacob Santiago, and Nick Coraline.
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56:1907/08/2022
S12 Ep19: S12:E19 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss their thoughts on all the discrepancies in this week's episode with the Cory Donovan interview. Listeners give their input and ask some great questions.
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01:19:2605/08/2022
S12 Ep19: Cory Donovan's Interview
This episode may change everything you think you know about the Pinyon Pines case so far. Grab a pen and a notebook... and listen close. This is the interview with Cory Donovan.
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01:02:1631/07/2022
S12 Ep18: S12:S18 Follow-Up
Ahoy, Friends! Bob's back from assignment! Jack and Zanet are super excited to catch up with Bob about everything that took place in the Pinyon Pines case while he was away.
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01:07:3329/07/2022
S12 Ep18: Jacob Santiago's Interview
Becky's ex-Boyfriend, Jacob Santiago, was interviewed by police three days after her body was discovered. Becky had broken up with Jacob two days before the murders. This is Jacob's 9/20/06 police interview.
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01:01:0624/07/2022
S12 Ep17: S12:E17 Follow-Up
It's the Truth & JUST US Friday Follow-Up! Zaq and Janet discuss everything that Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott laid out for them in this week's full episode, "The Doctors Return."
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46:2322/07/2022
S12 Ep17: The Doctors Return
Janet and Zaq steer the ship while Bob is away on assignment. Special guests, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the L.A. Not So Confidential Podcast, join us today to discuss details of Javier's full interview.
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01:11:0417/07/2022
S12 Ep16: S12:E16 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq, and Janet go over the details of this week's fact-filled episode.
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01:09:3015/07/2022
S12 Ep16: Back On Track
Bob dives deeper than ever into the Pinyon Pines case. We hear an interview with Sam Gayer, friend of Robert and Cristin. We also get to be co-pilots on a virtual, minute-by-minute breakdown of the route down the mountain.
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55:0710/07/2022