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Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

1,564 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7.1K ratings

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.

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Episodes

S12 Ep41: The End of the Rainbow

January 15, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes

Today, Bob continues on with the conclusion of LeClaire's transcript....but wait, there's more. Our goal today is to fully understand the relationship between the wheelbarrow track and the triple homicide. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12 Ep40: S12:E40 Follow-Up

January 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Today, Bob and Janet discuss LeClaire's testimony, sans Zaq. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12 Ep40: LeClaire’s Testimony, Part 1

January 08, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes

Today, we take a closer look at how this investigation was conducted, from the viewpoint of the lead investigator himself. This is Season 12, Episode 40, LeClaire’s Testimony, Part 1.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12 Ep39: S12:E39 Follow-Up

January 06, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes

In today's episode, the whole crew is back together to discuss, "Stipulated". Bob, Janet, and Zaq take some great listener questions from the live chat, and the three have a fantastic and thought-provoking conversation.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12 Ep39: Stipulated

January 01, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes

Knowing what we know about the DNA evidence found on Becky's body, how exactly did the jury convict Robert and Cristin? This week, Bob presents us with his shocking revelations. Happy New Year from everyone at Truth and Justice! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12: BONUS: Beau Nash 2015 Police Interview

December 23, 2022 17:35 - 1 hour

This bonus episode features a 2015 interview with Beau Nash. Keep in mind as you're listening that 9 years have passed since the murders. You'll hear some conflicts between details in this interview and his 2006 and 2007 interview. For example, Beau says he was at Becky's house on Saturday night. He was actually there on Friday night. Confirmed by Javier, and also we know that Becky wasn't home on Saturday night. She was working at Denny's that night. These are expected memory fades, ...

S12 Ep38: S12:E38 Follow-Up

December 23, 2022 17:29 - 1 hour

It’s the FINAL Friday Follow-Up for Season 12, 2022!  Today, Bob, Janet and Zaq go over DNA expert, Suzanna Ryan’s, analysis.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E38: DNA Analyst: Suzanna Ryan

December 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Today, Bob discusses the DNA evidence with DNA Analyst, Suzanna Ryan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep38: S12:E38 DNA Analyst: Suzanna Ryan

December 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

Today, Bob discusses the DNA evidence with DNA Analyst, Suzanna Ryan.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E37: S12:E37 Follow-Up

December 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

In today's episode, Bob and Janet are having an IRL Pinyon Pines, boots-on-the-ground, investigation and meet-n-greet; whilst Zaq is "all by himself". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep37: S12:E37 Follow-Up

December 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour

In today's episode, Bob and Janet are having an IRL Pinyon Pines, boots-on-the-ground, investigation and meet-n-greet; whilst Zaq is "all by himself". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E37: The Business Card

December 11, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

In what is sure to be a much-talked-about episode, Bob discusses the State's main piece of evidence today... the business card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep37: S12:E37 The Business Card

December 11, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes

In what is sure to be a much-talked-about episode, Bob discusses the State's main piece of evidence today... the business card.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E36: S12:E36 Follow-Up

December 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep36: S12:E36 Follow-Up

December 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

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!  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E36: The Books

December 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

In today's episode, Bob breaks down Jon & Vicki's finances. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep36: The Books

December 04, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

In today's episode, Bob breaks down Jon & Vicki's finances. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E35: S12:E35 Follow-Up

December 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

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". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep35: S12:E35 Follow-Up

December 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

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". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E35: The Why

November 27, 2022 12:34 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In today's episode, Bob takes your candid listener feedback to heart and presents to you, his "why". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep35: The Why

November 27, 2022 12:34 - 49 minutes

In today's episode, Bob takes your candid listener feedback to heart and presents to you, his "why". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E34: S12:E34 Follow-Up

November 25, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In today's episode, Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Episode 34, Jon and Vicki. They also take some great listener questions. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Truth & Justice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep34: S12:E34 Follow-Up

November 25, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes

In today's episode, Bob, Zaq and Janet discuss Episode 34, Jon and Vicki. They also take some great listener questions.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E34: Jon and Vicki

November 20, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

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. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try by visiting BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep34: S12:E34 Jon and Vicki

November 20, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes

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.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E33: S12:E33 Follow-Up

November 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Today, Bob, Janet & Zaq discuss this week's full-length episode, "Chuck,". This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try by visiting BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep33: S12:E33 Follow-Up

November 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

Today, Bob, Janet & Zaq discuss this week's full-length episode, "Chuck,". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E33: Chuck

November 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

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. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try by visiting BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

S12 Ep33: S12:E33 Chuck

November 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E32: S12:E32 Follow-Up

November 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

In today's episode, Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss their thoughts about Ron Friedli, and his role in the Pinyon Pines case. Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes! https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep32: S12:E32 Follow-Up

November 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour

In today's episode, Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss their thoughts about Ron Friedli, and his role in the Pinyon Pines case.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12: S12: Bonus: Ron Friedli 2015 Interview

November 03, 2022 13:07 - 39 minutes

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.

Bonus: Ron Friedli 2015 Interview

November 03, 2022 13:07 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12: S12: Bonus: Drew Friedli

November 02, 2022 19:44 - 47 minutes

This bonus episode features a September 20th, 2006 interview with Becky's sister Drew.

Bonus: Drew Friedli

November 02, 2022 19:44 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

This bonus episode features a September 20th, 2006 interview with Becky's sister Drew. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12: S12 Bonus: Tanya Friedli

November 02, 2022 14:57 - 17 minutes

This bonus features a police interview with Becky's sister, Tanya Friedli. It was recorded on September 19th, just two days after the murders.

Bonus: Tanya Friedli

November 02, 2022 14:57 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

This bonus features a police interview with Becky's sister, Tanya Friedli. It was recorded on September 19th, just two days after the murders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing: The Vanished

November 02, 2022 00:21 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MB

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week.    Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts on mainstream cases, as well as little known ones.   Listen in, to hear what The Vanished will uncover next: wondery.fm/TandJ_TheVanished See Privac...

S12E32: Ron Friedli

October 30, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

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. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep32: Ron Friedli

October 30, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E31: Follow-Up S12:E31

October 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

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. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TRUTH and get on your way to being your best self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep31: S12:E31 Follow-Up

October 28, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12E31: Tiffany, Part 2

October 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep31: Tiffany, Part 2

October 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour

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! Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

S12 Ep30: S12:E30 Follow-Up

October 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour

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!

S12E30: Follow-Up S12:E30

October 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bonus: Tiffany Teasdale 9/20/06 Interview

October 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12: Bonus: Tiffany Teasdale 9/20/06 Interview

October 19, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour

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.

S12E30: Tiffany

October 16, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Today, we learn a lot more about the family dynamics after Bob thoroughly combs through an interview with Becky's sister, Tiffany. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S12 Ep30: Tiffany

October 16, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes

Today, we learn a lot more about the family dynamics after Bob thoroughly combs through an interview with Becky's sister, Tiffany.  Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!