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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 ...
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Bob proves without any shadow of a doubt that DeMorrio Lowes was not murdered at 12:40am, as claimed by McGinnis. We learn how Jodi's alibi was deconstructed at trial, and hear directly from the State's key witness at trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click …
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Bob, Zaq, and Janet answer listener questions about Jodi's alibi. 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…
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This week we hear directly from Jodi for the first time. Bob breaks down the details of Jodi's alibi, and Jodi themself talks about their transition, life in prison as a non-binary person, and tells us directly what they were doing on the night Demorrio Lowes was murdered. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, throu…
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Bob, Zaq and Janet dig deeper into Demorrio Lowes' victimology, and the events leading up to his murder. 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 episo…
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S15: BONUS: Interview w/ a Former Benton Harbor Cop
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I'm reposting this interview from a few years ago with former Benton Harbor Police Officer, Andrew Collins. Andrew was caught planting evidence and stealing on the job, and has been trying to make things right since he got out of prison. This is a good look into the culture in the Benton Harbor Police Department in the early 2000's, around the time…
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Bob breaks down Demorrio Lowes victimology. We learn about the armed robbery attempt that he escaped days before his murder, his movements and who he was with on the night of, as as well as the details and timing of the attack that tragically took his life. Bob also shares and addresses his correspondences with Benton Harbor Public Safety Director …
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Bob, Zaq and Janet have an in-depth discussion about the season 15 premiere episode, and answer several 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 ve…
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Host Bob Ruff begins his journey into investigating a potential wrongful conviction in the City of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Bob, a High School Broadcast Journalism Teacher, is joined by two of his students as together they promise to tell the stories of a community who feels ignored by their City Leadership, and reveal the truth in the tragic murde…
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Bob, Janet and Zaq discuss the upcoming Season 15 premier, the interview with Jim Clemente, Baby Reindeer and the Kay Alana Turner newly released body cam footage. 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…
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Bob and Jim chat about the changes and the future of Real Crime Profile, and have a fantastic in-depth discussion about the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer." Make sure to check out Jim's other podcast "Best Case Worst Case" and his new Audible Original "Bluebeard". The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Pat…
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Bob, Zaq and Janet talk about Kerry Max Cook's exoneration, dig deeper into the Marcellus Williams case, and update everyone on the progress that's being made on Season 15. 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 t…
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S14 Ep34: Marcellus Williams Execution Scheduled
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In 2017 Marcellus Williams avoided being executed for a crime he did not commit by just 4 hours. Bob covered his case at the time, and engaged the Truth & Justice Army in the fight to free this innocent man. Since then, a new Governor has taken charge in Missouri and he has since lifted the former Governor's stay on the execution and dissolved the …
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Bob sits down with Lizz Rose to discuss updates and progress in her mother's 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 Patreo…
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Bob sits down with two of his favorite people in true crime, Katie and Kimberly from the AWARD WINNING "A Date with Dateline" podcast. This is just a fun conversation between friends. 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 g…
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Without many listener questions, Bob, Zaq and Janet chat about the memories brought up by listening to the flashback episode, and talk about the next season of T&J. 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…
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In preparation for Season 15 and as part of the on-boarding process for new team member Ericka, Bob is reviewing some of the work that we've done in the past. This episode is a flashback to 2018, and serves as a solid reminder as to why we do the work that we do. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Pat…
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S14 Ep30: Shane Waters Podcasting w/ Purpose
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Bob sits down with the Host of the "Foul Play" podcast to talk about the work he's done to make the world a better place through his podcast. Shane is one of the OG's of the podcast space. Foul Play was launched in 2008, before most people even knew what a podcast was. And he's been making amazing content ever since. The majority of the funding of …
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Bob shares a quick update about a schedule change.By NBI Studios
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S14 Ep29: Follow-Up "Ethics in True Crime"
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Bob, Janet and Zaq have a great discussion about ethics. We hear some great podcast recommendations, they chat about how content changes the way we look at the justice system, bullying and threat assessment in schools, and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, cl…
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Bob has an incredible discussion with friends of the show, Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott from the LA Not So Confidential podcast. The major topic discussed is ethics in true crime content creation, which leads them into a fascinating chat about psychology, threat assessment, resilience, PTSD and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes direct…
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Janet is out on assignment accepting her Web award for her amazing podcast "Braving the Elements". Bob and Zaq answer listener questions about Susan's case . . . with an assist from Susan. Bob also explains more about the legal process regarding the WM3 evidence testing. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through…
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Bob and Janet sit down with one of our favorite podcasters in the space. Most know Susan Simpson from the amazing work that she did on the Undisclosed podcast, and all the innocent people that she helped set free on that show. She has now just completed season 2 of her new podcast "Proof" and she's here to share all the details about the incredible…
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S14 Ep27: Follow-Up "Ask Us Anything"
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Bob, Zaq and Janet answer LOTS of listener questions about anything and everything. 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 Patre…
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In lieu of a week off, based on listener requests Bob streams with Patrons for an AMA session. Questions range from info on cases to Birthday plans to overtipping and more.By NBI Studios
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S14 Ep26: Follow-Up "Undisclosed is Back!"
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Bob, Janet and Zaq answer listener questions about Bob's interview with Rabia Chaudry and Colin Miller. We discuss Adnan's case, the WM3 case, DNA extraction vs. testing, and more.By NBI Studios
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