Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

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.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions over various topics after Bob's interview with the hosts of the Date With Dateline Podcast, Kimberly and Katie.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions from social media, recording remotely while Bob is in the field investigating the upcoming case for Season 10. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

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. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with Chris Lambert of the Your Own Backyard podcast, over the Kristin Smart case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the host of the "Your Own Backyard" podcast, Chris Lambert. Chris is on a mission to find Kristin Smart, and he's here to share his journey. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys welcome 2021 with a fresh Follow-Up over the Golden State Killer and Paul Holes, the investigator responsible who brought him to justice. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the man who never gave up on bringing the man of many names to justice. Joseph DeAngelo was known as the Visalia Ransacker, the East Area Rapist, the Original Night Stalker, and as the Golden State Killer. For decades Paul Holes continued the hunt until DeAngelo was finally brought to justice. Paul co-hosts the "Murder Squad" podcast with Billy Jensen, and he's here today to tell the story of how he caught GSK. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions with no specific category or case in mind for the final Friday Follow-Up of the year. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the host of the Someone Knows Something podcast, David Ridgen. David talks about his journey from filmmaking to podcasting, and spends time talking about all 6 cases that were covered on SKS. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions over the case of the mysterious death of Lauren Agee. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by Private Investigator and Podcaster, Sheila Wysocki. Sheila is here to discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Lauren Agee. Lauren was camping with friends, when she went missing. The next day her body was found floating in a cove. Police ruled the death an accident, but her family expects foul play. Sheila is on the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions from social media on the case of the murder of Jennifer Cave, which was covered on the Orange Tree podcast. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the hosts of the Orange Tree podcast, Haley Butler and Tinu Thomas. Bob, Haley and Tinu discuss the strange case of the murder of Jennifer Cave. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week's Follow-Up is a special episode of Bob and Weave about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Bob and Zaq bring on expert guests Tom Desenberg and Doug Bonham to talk thoughts and theories on this iconic case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the hosts of the Crime Countdown podcast. Together, Bob, Ash and Alaina break down some of the more bizarre theories about who killed Kennedy. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Zaq discuss their thoughts and theories on the Scott Peterson case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by psychologist Dr. Scott to break down the behavior of convicted murderer Scott Peterson. Dr. Scott is one of the hosts of the LA Not So Confidential podcast.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions surrounding the case of the disappearance of Maura Murray.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Maura Murray was a 21 year old college student in Massachusetts. On February 9th, 2004, Maura crashed her car in a remote area near Haverhill New Hampshire. She was spotted in her car alone, and then vanished. Since the night of the crash, there has never been a credible sighting of Maura Murray. Filmmakers Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna are on a mission to find Maura, and they join Bob this week to help break down the case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions gathered from social media over the Menendez brothers case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by one of the hosts of the True Crime Obsessed podcast, Patrick Hinds. We get to know Patrick, and dig into the complex case of the Menendez brothers. Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents. The conversation quickly shifts into a deep discussion about our prison system, and criminal justice reform. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with podcaster Maggie Freleng on the Ryan Ferguson/Charles Erickson case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the host of the Unjust and Unsolved podcast, Maggie Freleng. Bob and Maggie break down the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson, and focus mostly on the fact that his co-defendant Charles Erickson remains behind bars to this day. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys answer listener questions after Bob's interview with Justin Evans of the Generation Why podcast on the Kansas City Butcher. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by the host of the Generation Why podcast, Justin Evans. The guys discuss the reign of terror of one of America's most horrible serial killers. Robert Berdella kidnapped, raped and tortured at least 6 men from 1984-1987. Out of the tragedy of his brutal killings rose a hero that finally managed to bring him to justice. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions over the Casey Anthony case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by retired FBI Profiler and former New York City Prosecutor Jim Clemente. This week, Bob and Jim break down the heartbreaking story of the death of Kaylee Anthony, and the subsequent acquittal of her mother Casey. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with Undisclosed's Rabia Chaudry over her coverage of the Greg Lance case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by one of the hosts of the Undisclosed podcast, Rabia Chaudry. Bob and Rabia discuss the wrongful conviction case of Tennessee man Greg Lance. Lance was convicted for the 1998 double homicide of Victor and Alla Kolesnikow. The murder had all the trappings of an execution, and the Kolesnikows' home was burned down to destroy evidence.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions after Bob's interview with The Captain from the True Crime Garage podcast over the Brian Shaffer case.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by a true crime legend "The Captain". Captain is one of the hosts of the True Crime Garage podcast. This week Captain joins Bob to discuss the mysterious disappearance of an Ohio State medical student named Brian Shaffer. In 2006 Shaffer was seen walking into the Ugly Tuna bar, and has not been seen since. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions from social media over the Ivan Cantu case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is joined by Matt Duff and Lizz Rose. Matt is the host of the Cousins By Blood podcast, where he is investigating Ivan's case. Lizz is no stranger to Truth and Justice. She appeared multiple times during Season 6, where we investigated the murder of her father and the wrongful conviction of her mother. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions over Bob's recent coverage of the Curtis Flowers case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob invites the host of the In The Dark Podcast, Madeleine Baran, on the show to discuss the case of Curtis Flowers. Flowers was convicted in 1997 for the murders of 4 furniture store employees, and sentenced to death. This bizarre and tragic case consisted of Flowers being tried for the same crime 6 times. His nightmare came to an end last week, when after 23 years the charges against him were finally dropped. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions in the final Follow-Up discussing the Pieringer case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob breaks down Deb's trial testimony. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys answer listener questions gathered from social media as Season 8 winds down to a close. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob covers three topics that have been on deck for future episodes in the Pieringer case. We cover information learned regarding the autopsies, a report written by Victim's Assistance Coordinator Sue Jacobson, and a deposition written by Deb's sister Brenda.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions as well as what the future of the podcast will look for the rest of Season 9 and beyond. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob shares Agnes’ prayer journal from September 12 through the morning before her murder. This episode ends with a tragic announcement.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The guys discuss listener questions from social media after Sunday's episode chronicled the first half of Agnes Courtney's prayer diary entries. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!