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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 i... more

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Bob is joined by several members of the University of Notre Dame Law School Exoneration Justice Clinic. Founder and Executive Director Jimmy Gurule, Staff Lawyer and Professor Kevin Murphy and Student Attorney (In Training) Andrew Zimlick, join Bob t... more

Part two of our double header Friday. This episode features the other half of the Women & Crime podcast, Criminology Professor Dr. Meghan Sacks!

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Recent Guests

Madison McGhee
Founder/Host of Ice Cold Case Podcast
Ice Cold Case Podcast
Episode: S18 Ep14: Madison McGhee - Ice Cold Case
Jimmy Gurule
Founder and Executive Director, Exoneration Justice Clinic, University of Notre Dame
Exoneration Justice Clinic, Notre Dame Law School
Episode: S18 Ep13: Exoneration Justice Clinic
Kevin Murphy
Staff attorney, Exoneration Justice Clinic
Exoneration Justice Clinic, Notre Dame
Episode: S18 Ep13: Exoneration Justice Clinic
Andrew Zimlick
Attorney-in-training, student attorney at Exoneration Justice Clinic
Exoneration Justice Clinic, Notre Dame
Episode: S18 Ep13: Exoneration Justice Clinic
Dr. Meghan Sacks
PhD in criminology, author, criminologist
University/academic affiliations discussed in episode
Episode: S18 Ep12: Dr. Meghan Sacks - Women & Crime
Connie Walker
Award-winning investigative journalist; host of Missing and Murdered and Stolen
Connie Walker Media
Episode: S18 Ep9: Connie Walker - Stolen
Jen Miller
Journalist, creator of Blood Will Tell
Blood Will Tell (podcast)
Episode: S18 Ep8: Follow-Up S18: E8
Chris Bynum
Incarcerated individual at the time of interview; central figure in the wrongful conviction case
Episode: S17 Ep25: Chris Bynum Speaks
Dr. Nikki Jackson
Attorney working on Chris Bynum's case; expert and advocate
Episode: S17 Ep25: Chris Bynum Speaks

Hosts

Bob Ruff
Host known for investigating wrongful convictions and cold cases, taking a hands-on approach to engage listeners in the pursuit of justice. He provides an independent perspective while creating a supportive community environment for those interested in true crime and legal reform.
Zaq Weber
Co-host who engages in discussions around wrongful convictions and audience theories, contributing significantly to the interactive elements of the podcast.
Janet Varney
Co-host contributing to discussions, often providing insights into the emotional and personal aspects of the cases covered.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9.8k ratings
  • Varney ruined it all

    This pod has so jumped the shark. The last straw was 3 hosts crying on Friday wrap up show

    Apple Podcasts
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    TRIBE1963
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop it with the AI

    Legitimately just saw the AI cover art and unsubscribed. I've been waffling with the quality of this podcast for a few years now - it's really obvious Bob is tired of doing it and prefers to talk about his personal life - but the AI just cemented how lazy he is. Couldn't you ask your "Truth and Justice Army" to make a logo????

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    calicovirus
    Canadaa month ago
  • Making it happen

    I really enjoy this pod and how they are actually getting things done much like undisclosed and proof. It’s not just telling a story. Great pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CycleSmiths
    United Statesa month ago
  • Oof…quality went down

    I had to stop listening because Bob w/o a script is really hard on my ears. Good content, but only when scripted. Lots of not being able to finish a sentence. I heard two main episodes in a row that were unscripted recently and I can’t do it anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Budget concious
    United States3 months ago
  • Varney ruined it all

    This was once my favorite podcast. Enter Janet Varney from Hollyweird & it is now unlistenable. It turned into a DEI woke show. Maybe, it can be salvaged…but the last few cases have left me asking what happened to this show? But, it’s pretty apparent.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TRIBE1963
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is criticism about the podcast's direction, particularly changes in co-host dynamics and a perceived shift towards political correctness.
Feedback indicates a mixed response to recent changes, suggesting some longtime fans feel a loss of the show's original tone.
Some praise the emotional depth and the humanity behind the stories being shared, although others feel it detracts from the main focus on wrongful convictions.
The podcast is often noted for its ability to highlight complex legal issues while still being approachable for the average listener.
Listeners appreciate the investigative approach and the collaborative aspect of audience participation in the pursuit of justice.

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#119
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#153
Ireland/True Crime
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#203
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#243
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Talking Points

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S18 Ep13: Exoneration Justice Clinic
Q: Tell us about this case that just got overturned.
The case rested on a witness who later emerged as unreliable and on exculpatory information that police and prosecutors had failed to disclose. The Brady violation and withheld evidence pointed to alternate suspects, ultimately leading to the conviction being overturned and the defendant exonerated after a three-day evidentiary hearing.
S18 Ep12: Dr. Meghan Sacks - Women & Crime
Q: What was the goal of Direct Appeal when you started, and what were you hoping to uncover?
The goal was twofold: to investigate whether Melanie McGuire's conviction was wrongful and to examine whether she received a fair trial, understanding that the process itself mattered as much as the final verdict.
S18 Ep9: Connie Walker - Stolen
Q: How has the real-time investigative approach influenced the storytelling in Stolen Season 2?
The real-time approach allows ongoing updates, embedded family perspectives, and iterative findings, which can expand the inquiry beyond a single priest to a wider look at how widespread abuse was, and it helps keep the audience invested as new developments arise.
S18 Ep9: Connie Walker - Stolen
Q: What inspired the focus on Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and the personal family angle in Stolen?
The inspiration came from personal family history and broader systemic issues. The case of Jermaine Sharlow and the parallels with Gabby Petito highlighted how media attention can shape investigations, and I wanted to use podcasting to give voice to families and survivors, while examining media coverage and police responses.
S18 Ep9: Connie Walker - Stolen
Q: So you went to school to be a journalist, was that what you always wanted to do?
I was drawn to journalism from a young age but studied arts and psychology; journalism found me through a program alongside my degree, and internships at CBC opened the path to a longer career in reporting, which ultimately led to podcasting and the investigative storytelling I do now.

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