Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

This week, Bob further analyzes all of the sightings of Stevie, Michael and Christopher. We assess each sighting for credibility and develop that information into a hypothetical timeline.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this episode, Mike and Bob discuss listener questions about the door to door sightings of Stevie, Michael and Christopher covered in Episode 7.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week, Bob walks us back through the door to door notes. This time he's focusing on all of the notes about sightings of Stevie, Michael and Christopher. There are 39 sightings in total, and as Bob focuses in on the details of each a new theory is developed.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Mike asks Bob listener questions about door-to-door leads covered in Episode 6. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob begins breaking down a 140 page handwritten document containing notes from police taken during their door to door canvasing of the neighborhood. Leads range from random sightings of "strange" individuals, to specific leads that were followed up on by the WMPD.#wm3 #westmemphisthree #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Mike relays listener questions to Bob about Chris Morgan and Brian Holland. New documents are addressed, and discussed.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob breaks down one of West Memphis PD's early leads. Inspector Gitchell's suspicions were pointed toward two 19 year old men who had fled the area to California just days after the murders. Examine Chris Morgan and Brian Holland as suspects, and weigh in as to whether or not you believe that they should be considered suspects. #wm3 #westmemphis3 #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike look into listener questions and theories surrounding the mysterious Mr. Bojangles. Bob also gives his thoughts on whether or not he thinks Mr. Bojangles is a viable suspect in the case of The Forgotten West Memphis Three. #wm3 #westmemphis3 #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week we walk through the first lead presented to the WMPD. Before the bodies of #theforgotten3 were discovered, an unidentified man stumbled into a nearby restaurant. Witnesses report that the man had mud on his feet, and blood dripping from his arm. Find out in this episode if "Mr. Bojangles" is a viable suspect in the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch.#wm3 #west #memphis #threeListen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions and theories focused on the discovery of the bodies of Michael Moore, Christopher Byers and Stevie Branch. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week, Bob continues on with the tragic story of the murders of Christopher Byers, Michael Moore and Stevie Branch. We pick up right where episode 2 left off . . . with Mike Allen entering the muddy waters of a shallow creek where he discovered the nude body of Michael Moore. We go through the evidence found on the crime scene, as well as the boys' injuries.***The content of this episode is graphic and disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike are out of the studio this week, but they still took time to record this week's Friday Follow-Up. They answer listener questions and address comments about Season 5 Episode 2.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob walks us through the search efforts that began at 6pm on May 5, 1993. Today's episode spans chronologically from the moment the Christopher Byers was discovered missing, until the moments when searchers found their first clue about the boys' whereabouts. We hear directly from Christopher's father John Mark Byers, and hear trial and police interview audio from Officer Regina Meek, Detective Bryan Ridge and Stevie's stepfather Terry Hobbs.#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this bonus episode, we hear from Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Texas, Michael Ware. Mike fills listeners in on the progress in George's case, including some unbelievable shenanigans by the Bell County District Attorney's office. The Bell County DA continues to fight with every trick in the book to keep an obviously innocent man locked up for another 18 years.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike address several listener questions from the season 5 premiere episode "The Forgotten West Memphis 3". Our re-investigation into the WM3 case is off to a great start with tons of listener engagement.#wm3 #westmemphisthree #theforgotten3Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Most people interested in true crime and wrongful convictions are familiar with the notorious case of the #westmemphis3. In this season premiere episode, we learn all about the movements of the three 8 year old victims. The common perception of the boys' activities that fateful Wednesday afternoon was that they were simply playing together in the woods, when they were viciously attacked. This week's episode paints a very different picture.Check out the True Crime Garage podcastCheck out the Generation Why podcast#wm3 #west #memphis #three #theforgotten3 Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions over the recent developments in the Keow Gove case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

A short teaser of things to come in Season 5. We will launch into the case of The Forgotten West Memphis 3 on Sunday, November 5th!#wm3 #hisnamewasstevie #hisnamewaschristopher #hisnamewasmichael

This week we return to the Keow Gove case. Through crowdsourcing, we have discovered two new witnesses in Keow's murder. What they have to say is shocking to say the least.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike are back in the field in West Memphis, this week. They take a break from their investigation to record this week's follow-up from their hotel room.The guys answer a few listener questions, then release some audio from the WM3 trials as background the the upcoming Season 5 Premiere.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

For our Season 4 Finale episode, we are joined by the Executive Director of the Innocence Project of Texas. Mr. Ware walks us through George's case from start to finish. Hear all of the behind the scenes details of the post conviction relief proceedings, along with some shocking new information about the Bell County D.A.'s office.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions on the Powell case as well as the direction and future of the show. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week we hear from the man who holds the information that could . . . and should set George Powell free. Grant Fredericks is a world renowned expert in photogrammetry. He even trains the FBI on the use of photogrammetry. In this week's episode, Mr. Fredericks breaks down his analysis of the other two experts' opinions in George's case, and most importantly shares his own assessment of the video evidence.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike address listener questions on the George Powell case up to this point. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week we learn how the State' case against George was called into question by the Texas Forensic Science Commission. We hear the story first hand from George's finance, Tamara.Bob also asks the audience for help enhancing the surveillance video from the 711 robbery. There very well may be a clue in that video that could set George free!Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this episode, Bob and Mike answer listener questions and interview Allison Clayton of the Innocence Project of Texas for an update on the George Powell case. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob starts to tear apart the State's case against George Powell. In this episode, we hear the full uncut interview of jailhouse snitch "Mr. Smith". Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob is battling laryngitis, but he and Mike manage to get through this week's follow-up before his voice completely disappeared. The guys answer lots of listener questions about George Powell's trial this week.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob breaks down the 4 elements of the State's case against George Powell III. We hear about the strengths and the weaknesses of their case.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week, Bob and Mike discuss the season 4 premier episode. Listeners are directed to go the the Truth & Justice Podcast Youtube channel to view video surveillance footage of the robberies.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Season 4 Premier episode. Bob tells the story of 5 armed robberies that occurred over a two week period in Killeen and Copperas Cove Texas in 2008. All 5 robberies seem to have been committed by the same person. Police had detailed descriptions of the suspect from the victims as well as surveillance footage. The fact that George Powell III was arrested for these robberies will blow your mind, after listening to this episode.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

The premier episode for our season 4 case will drop tomorrow morning at 6am eastern time. Here is a quick listen in on what's to come!

This week Bob and Mike sit down with music man, Shane Yoder. The three are out in the field investigating a case, and came together in a hotel room to have a conversation about Season 3 and our upcoming Season 5. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Season Three Finale! This week we hear from Patricia, Jesse and even from our music man Shane Yoder. The finale also features a special song that Shane wrote for Jesse.Go to https://www.puttheminasong.com/downloads/ to purchase Shane's original song "Nobody Knows It But Me". All proceeds will be donated to the Innocence Project of TexasListen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike are transitioning through three cases at once this week. As season three is approaching the finale, questions are few. In this episode the guys button up a few loose ends, leading us into the season finale.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob interviews Jesse's attorney, Allison Clayton with the Innocence Project of Texas. Allison explains the current state of Jesse's case, and fills the listeners in on what the future holds. We also get a sneak peak into the #truthandjusticearmy 's next case. Lastly, Bob asks listeners to consider donating to IPOTX to help support the costs of DNA testing for not only Ed and Jesse, but many others. Bob pledges to match the first $1000 donated to IPOTX by listeners.https://innocencetexas.org/donate/Be sure to add #truthandjusticearmy in the comments section of the donation.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this episode, Bob and Mike discuss listener questions and theories on the Marcellus Williams and Keow Gove cases. Bob also explains why he is opposed to the death penalty.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

This week Bob takes a quick side step to address a terrible injustice that is happening as we speak, in Missouri. An innocent man named Marcellus Williams came within 4 hours of being murdered by the State of Missouri on Tuesday. His execution has been stayed by Governor Eric Greitens for now, but his life still hangs in the balance of a newly created 5 person board of inquiry.To contact Governor Greitens you can call his office at 573-751-3222 or tweet him at @EricGreitensListen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

In this week's follow-up, Bob and Mike address listener questions and theories as well as dig into the investigations of Kenneth Ray Williams, Ronnie Blackwell and more. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob reports on everything that we know about Ronnie Blackwell. We learn about his criminal background, and we walk through his involvement into the investigation chronologically.#hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesseListen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob answers Mike's questions about Episode 324 and gives his theory on what Keow Gove's attack might look like with Kenneth Ray Williams as a suspect. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob shares everything that we know about suspect Kenneth Ray Williams. We learn about his criminal history, and the details of his violent offenses. Then we break down the chronology of his involvement into the investigation.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike dig a little deeper into the Keow Gove case with listener questions about Episode 23.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob digs a little deeper into Ken Gove's past and his interactions with detectives. We learn that selected files are conveniently missing from the DA's file, and that Ken may not be exactly the man that we all pictured.#hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike answer listener questions about part two of Kenneth Gove's interview with psychic John Catchings.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Bob and Mike read through the second half of psychic John Catchings' discussion with Ken Gove. In this episode, Catchings gives us his opinion on who we should be looking for.#truth&justicearmy #hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #psych Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mike asks Bob listener questions and they discuss new information found in the transcripts between Kenneth Gove and psychic John Catchines. Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ed Ates' mother, Ms. Margie Jackson.Music title is "I Come Home" by Jennifer Crouch

Dallas PD has finally provided Bob with the documents from his February open records request. Contained within those documents is the transcript from Ken Gove's conversation with psychic John Catchings. Bob and Mike take you back in time, into this conversation.#hernamewaskeow #justiceforjesse #psychic #truth&justicearmyListen ad-free by joining our Patreon!

Mike asks Bob listener questions about Keow's walking pace, where her attack occurred, fingerprints on the knife found in her hand and more.Listen ad-free by joining our Patreon!