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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.
S10 Ep21: Another Perspective - Pt. 2
Part 2 of Bob’s discussion with listener Chris Doland. In this episode Bob points out what he sees as flaws in Chris’ theory of the case, and lays out his own working theory. The two then work through the evidence and land on a reasonable working timeline.
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51:1004/07/2021
S10 Ep20: S10:E20 Follow-Up
While Bob is on the ground in Houston, the guys have a remotely-recorded episode to answer listener questions.
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52:2202/07/2021
S10 Ep20: Another Perspective - Pt. 1
Bob is joined by longtime listener Chris Doland. This episode speaks to the core values of the Truth & Justice crowdsourced investigation model. Bob & Chris often discuss their very different perspectives about the case on the Facebook Fan Page. One of the best ways to see the case from all angles is to have a discussion with someone who doesn’t agree with you. Chris offered to take the discussion onto the podcast, and Bob happily accepted the offer. The discussion that listeners will hear over the next two episodes are both meaningful and eye opening.
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47:3627/06/2021
S10 Ep19: S10:E19 Follow-Up
The guys take listener questions from social media after Bob's recent look into the DA file in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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39:5625/06/2021
S10 Ep19: A Can of Worms
Bob digs through the DA file and reveals a lot of new information about the case. Have your notebooks handy!!
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42:2420/06/2021
S10 Ep18: S10:E18 Follow-Up
The guys answer listener questions after Bob's look at Redrock and Howson in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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42:1718/06/2021
S10 Ep18: Redrock & Howson
Bob breaks down the details of Broderick Smith and Howson Ramm’s witness accounts. We look at their criminal records and assess them as suspects.
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45:2213/06/2021
S10 Ep17: S10:E17 Follow-Up
The guys take listener voicemails and questions after Bob's look into K.D. and his involvement in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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46:0711/06/2021
S10 Ep17: K.D.
Bob breaks down KD's police statement, post-offense behavior, and criminal record.
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44:4706/06/2021
S10 Ep16: S10:E16 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener voicemails and questions surrounding Youngster in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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54:3504/06/2021
S10 Ep16: Youngster
Bob evaluates Farrell Smith "Youngster" as a possible suspect in Catalina's murder. We hear about his pre-offense, during-offense, and post-offense behavior, including his full police statement and his criminal record.
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41:5030/05/2021
S10 Ep15: S10:E15 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions after airing the second half of Jim Clemente's brainstorming session with Bob.
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38:3428/05/2021
S10 Ep15: Jim Clemente: The Suspects
Bob and Jim continue their consulting session, now moving on to an in-depth discussion of the suspects/persons of interest in the case.
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43:3516/05/2021
S10 Ep14: S10:E14 Follow-Up
Bob and Mike have friend of the show Janet Varney on to discuss listener questions gathered from social media.
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55:0214/05/2021
S10 Ep14: Jim Clemente: The Profile
Bob is joined by retired FBI Profiler Jim Clemente. Jim has spent a week analyzing case materials. He has been given no information about any suspects. In this "fly on the wall" episode, Bob and Jim work through the evidence, and Jim delivers a profile of Catalina's killer.
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45:4409/05/2021
S10 Ep13: S10:E13 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's analysis of the second half of Detective Allen's trial testimony.
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43:3807/05/2021
S10 Ep13: Detective Allen - Pt. 2
Bob shares some new information about the timeline and Jenn's window of opportunity, and then breaks down the second half of Detective Allen's testimony.
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41:2302/05/2021
S10 Ep12: S10:E12 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions from social media after Bob's look at the first half of Detective Allen's trial testimony.
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46:3830/04/2021
S10 Ep12: Detective Allen - Pt. 1
Bob breaks down the first half of Detective Allen's trial testimony. In this episode we cover the direct examination. Next week, we'll move on to cross examination.
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41:0125/04/2021
S10 Ep11: S10:E11 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's Round Table Discussion episode.
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49:1123/04/2021
S10 Ep11: Round Table Discussion
Bob sits down with 5 listeners to discuss the case. Wes, Pamela, Cindy, Lynn and Kay all have different thoughts on the case. Listen in on a great discussion.
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01:14:4318/04/2021
S10 Ep10: S10:E10 Follow-Up
The guys answer listener questions focused on the shoddy crime scene investigation in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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01:00:0116/04/2021
S10 Ep10: Blinders
Bob breaks down the crime scene investigation, evidence collection, DNA, hair, and finger print analysis, as well as new information on the timeline. Today's episode is more about what was ignored, than what was found by investigators.
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39:1011/04/2021
S10 Ep9: S10:E9 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq and Mike discuss listener questions concerning Catalina Palomino's wallet and her autopsy.
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54:5209/04/2021
S10 Ep9: The Autopsy & The Wallet
Bob breaks down the details about the discovery of the wallet in Eva's apartment, and the medical evidence. Details in the autopsy strengthen the case for Jennifer's innocence.
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40:2304/04/2021
S10 Ep8: S10:E8 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's airing of interviews with Jennifer Jeffley and her mother.
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49:1302/04/2021
S10 Ep8: Who Is Jennifer Jeffley?
This week is all about getting to know Jennifer. Back in February Bob flew to Texas and met Jennifer's family. This week you'll hear her mother Jacquie explain what Jenn was like as a child and why they had to move to Houston. Then Bob shares his first interview with Jennifer, where he first got to know her.
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45:4528/03/2021
S10 Ep7: S10:E7 Follow-Up
Bob and Mike discuss listener questions from social media.
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45:3926/03/2021
S10 Ep7: Eva
Bob breaks down Eva Mondragon’s statements and trial testimony. He compares them to each other, and other witness statements which leads to a startling discovery.
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51:3821/03/2021
S10 Ep6: S10:E6 Follow-Up
The guys answer listener questions on the most recent developments in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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46:0119/03/2021
S10 Ep6: Did She Do It?
Bob completes the full statement analysis, comparing Jennifer's confession to her previous statements and seeing how it compares to the actual evidence on the crime scene. With new information revealed, Bob poses the question to listeners: Did She Do It?
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38:2514/03/2021
S10 Ep5: S10:E5 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions from social media after Bob's latest breakdown of witness statements in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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39:1512/03/2021
S10 Ep5: Transparencies
Bob overlays witness statements and timelines to determine exactly when Jennifer Jeffley arrived on the crime scene on the morning of Catalina's murder. We hear statements from Redrock, his friend, KD, Youngster, and Catalina's neighbor.
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54:2607/03/2021
S10 Ep4: S10:E4 Follow-Up
Bob, Zaq and Mike address listener questions from social media after Bob's further breakdown of Jennifer Jeffley's first statement to police.
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37:3005/03/2021
S10 Ep4: Nothing to Gain and Nothing to Lose
Bob begins the process of dissecting Jennifer Jeffley's police statements. In this episode we compare the statements of Apartment Manager Pam Wyly and Maintenance Man Keith Truesdale to Jennifer's first written statement.
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42:2028/02/2021
S10 Ep3: S10:E3 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions gathered from social media over the latest developments in the Jennifer Jeffley case.
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41:4026/02/2021
S10 Ep3: The Confession
Bob breaks down the details of all of Jennifer Jeffley's statements to police. Jennifer's written statements are voiced in this episode by Actress and Voice Over Artist Nyima Funk, who volunteered her time to help with this week's episode.
Be sure to check out Bob's other show True Crime Binge. This week's episode features Nic from the True Crime Garage podcast. Check the episode out to hear an in-depth discussion about the Delphi Murders.
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01:01:5221/02/2021
S10 Ep2: S10:E2 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions from social media after Bob's breakdown of events over the first two days of the police investigation into the murder of Catalina Palomino, where fifteen year old Jennifer Jeffley is interviewed multiple times without a parent or lawyer present.
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47:1119/02/2021
S10 Ep2: A Slippery Slope
Over the course of 36 hours, 15 year old Jennifer Jeffley was interviewed by police multiple times without a lawyer or parent present. In this episode Bob walks us through the events of these two days, and the tactics used by Houston PD Investigator, Detective Waymond Allen. We hear from Jennifer's mother, as she describes what it was like being the parent on the outside of the police station, as the Detective coaxed Jennifer into making an incriminating statement.
Make sure you check out Bob's new podcast True Crime Binge in between episodes of Truth & Justice. Every Wednesday Bob invites another true crime podcast host on to talk about their background, their production, and a case of the week. His most recent episode features Christine Schiefer from the And That's Why We Drink podcast. Bob and Christine break down the heartbreaking and triumphant story of Miriam Rodriguez, who set out on a mission to bring her daughter's killers to justice. And coming this Wednesday, Bob is joined by host of the True Crime Garage podcast, Nic, to continue his deep dive into the Delphi, Indiana murders of Abby Williams and Libby German.
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01:02:0714/02/2021
S10 Ep1: S10:E1 Follow-Up w/ Janet Varney
Mike is on vacation this week, so Bob and Zaq are joined by guest host Janet Varney. Janet is a comedian, actress and voice actress. Best known for her roll as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra." Janet is a longtime fan of the show, and does a fantastic job filling in for Mike, relaying your questions about our Season 10 premiere episode "Catalina" to Bob.
Be sure to check out Bob's other great show, True Crime Binge wherever you get your podcasts. This week's guest was Christine Schiefer from the "And That's Why We Drink" podcast, and next week's episode features Nic from "True Crime Garage". Bob and Nic have a deep discussion about the Delphi, IN murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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50:3712/02/2021
S10 Ep1: Catalina
Maria Catalina Palomino "Catalina" was murdered inside of her southeast Houston apartment on October 29, 1996. Bob studies Catalina's victimology, and breaks down the events of the morning including a step by step analysis of the murder itself.
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37:3807/02/2021
S9 Ep20: S9:E20 Follow-Up
The guys answer listener questions over the infamous Delphi murders after Bob's interview with Barbra MacDonald and Andrew Iden of the "Down The Hill" podcast. This episode is the last Friday Follow-Up of Season 9.
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52:1505/02/2021
S9 Ep20: The Delphi Murders w/ Barb & Drew
Bob is joined by HLN Investigative Journalists Barbra MacDonald and Andrew Iden. Barb and Drew host the "Down the Hill" podcast, where they take a deep dive into the February 13, 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Abby and Libby were last seen in a wooded area in Delphi, headed towards the Monan High Bridge. Their bodies were discovered the next day. Libby managed to capture video and audio of her attacker. In the beginning it seemed as though justice would be swift in this horrific case, but four years later the case remains unsolved.
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01:02:2431/01/2021
S9 Ep19: S9:E19 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions over various topics after Bob's interview with the hosts of the Date With Dateline Podcast, Kimberly and Katie.
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54:1929/01/2021
S9 Ep19: Mystery in Big Sky w/ Katie & Kimberly
Bob is joined by the hosts of the Date with Dateline Podcast, Kimberly and Katie. The three discuss the case of the murder of Brian Rein. Brian was found murdered in his Montana home in 1996, and to this day no one has ever been convicted for the crime.
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01:02:3724/01/2021
S9 Ep18: S9:E18 Follow-Up
Bob and Mike take on listener questions after Bob's interview with Mike Hixenbaugh from the "Do No Harm" podcast. Bob also shares an update on the Forgotten West Memphis Three case.
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34:1022/01/2021
S9 Ep18: Do No Harm w/ Mike Hixenbaugh
Investigative Reporter Mike Hixenbaugh joins Bob to discuss his hit Wondery Original podcast series "Do No Harm." The podcast follows the journey of two sets of parents who suffered through unthinkable hardships, as they fought to keep CPS from taking their children.
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52:4417/01/2021
S9 Ep17: S9:E17 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions from social media, recording remotely while Bob is in the field investigating the upcoming case for Season 10.
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47:1615/01/2021
S9 Ep17: Counter Clock w/ Delia D'Ambra
Bob is joined by investigative journalist, Delia D'Ambra. Delia is the host of the "Counter Clock" podcast, and is here to share her investigations into two murders that occurred in her hometown.
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48:3210/01/2021
S9 Ep16: S9:E16 Follow-Up
The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with Chris Lambert of the Your Own Backyard podcast, over the Kristin Smart case.
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43:1808/01/2021