Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

True Crime

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 is currently on Season 12, where Bob and listeners are investigating the tragic murders of Becky and Vickie Friedli, and Jon Hayward. A bizarre and horrific crime scene in Pinyon Pines, California left investigators stumped for 10 years. A decade after the murders, Robert Pape and Cristin Smith were arrested, and in 2018 they were both convicted on a strictly circumstantial case. Bob believes that they are innocent. Join the investigation and decide for yourself if the State got the right guys.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Crime-Justice

Description:

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 is currently on Season 12, where Bob and listeners are investigating the tragic murders of Becky and Vickie Friedli, and Jon Hayward. A bizarre and horrific crime scene in Pinyon Pines, California left investigators stumped for 10 years. A decade after the murders, Robert Pape and Cristin Smith were arrested, and in 2018 they were both convicted on a strictly circumstantial case. Bob believes that they are innocent. Join the investigation and decide for yourself if the State got the right guys.

Language:

English

Website:

https://audioboom.com/channel/the-serial-dynasty

Episodes

S12 Ep61: We Killed Her

5/28/2023

Bob shares two very strange interviews. A friend of Becky's received an alarming phone call, from Becky's cell that became even more alarming . . . once he found out she had been murdered. These two interviews occurred on 9/27/06.

Duration:00:29:24

S12: S12:E60 Follow-Up

5/26/2023

Today Bob, Zaq, and Janet break down The State's Final Word and take your listener questions. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Duration:00:59:03

S12 Ep60: The State's Final Word

5/21/2023

We've reached the end of the 6-week trial. Today you're going to hear the last thing the jury heard. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Duration:00:37:42

S12 Ep59: S12:E59 Follow-Up

5/19/2023

Today, Bob & Janet - sans Zaq - will take all your listener questions regarding Episode 59, Moore's Closing. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Duration:01:01:00

S12 Ep59: Moore's Closing

5/14/2023

Today you're going to hear Robert's attorney, Jeff Moore's, closing. He takes an interesting approach in his closing argument. Listen ad-free on Patreon.

Duration:00:36:37

S12 Ep58: S12:E58 Follow-Up

5/12/2023

Today, Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss "Dolan's Closing". Listen ad-free on Patreon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:05:18

S12 Ep58: Dolan's Closing

5/7/2023

Today we explore Dolan's final plea to the jurors. Listen as free on Patreon!

Duration:00:40:26

S12 Ep57: S12:E57 Follow-Up

5/5/2023

Today, Bob, Zaq, and Janet go over all the details and take listener questions about the closing arguments from the Pape/Smith trial. Support us on Patreon, and get every episode ad free!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:06:53

S12 Ep57: The State's Closing

4/30/2023

Bob breaks down ADA Aki's closing arguments from the Pape/Smith trial. Support us on Patreon, and get every episode ad free!!

Duration:00:48:15

S12 Ep56: S12:E56 Follow-Up

4/28/2023

This week, Bob, Janet and Zack go over the details of the probable cause affidavit. Listen ad-free on Patreon! 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.

Duration:00:58:21

S12: Brandon Kugler-Harrison 2013 Interview

4/26/2023

In this bonus episode, we hear an interview between Investigator Vargas and Becky's friend Brandon Kugler-Harrison. The interview took place in 2013. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:19:52

S12 Ep56: Probable Cause

4/23/2023

This episode will be a read-along of the Probable Cause Affidavit filed by Detective Gary LeClaire. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Duration:00:59:54

S12 Ep55: S12:E55 Follow-Up

4/21/2023

Today in our Friday Follow-Up, Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Marty's interview and field a lot of great listener questions! Don't forget that Patrons always listen AD-FREE!!

Duration:00:54:12

Wondery Presents Generation Why: Kalief Browder

4/16/2023

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Now, in a special, 4-part series, The Generation Why podcast unravels the story of Kalief Browder. A young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for 3 years. He endured consistent abuse by prison staff and inmates, and was held in solitary confinement for more than seven hundred consecutive days. This is a story about a young life unfairly caught in the middle of the (in)justice system. Listen to this 4-part series on Kalief’s story by following Generation Why wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/TJ_GenWhyMini Hey Prime Members, you can listen to Generation Why ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.

Duration:00:04:31

S12 Ep55: Errors of Omission

4/16/2023

Today is the day where we tie up the last few loose ends remaining in the case against Robert and Cristin. We also get to hear from Robert’s cousin, Marty. Listen ad-free on Patreon!

Duration:00:55:21

S12 Ep54: S12:E54 Follow-Up

4/14/2023

This week we got to be a fly on the wall for Robert Pape's interview, and now, Bob, Janet & Zaq will discuss! Listen ad-free on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Duration:00:56:49

S12 Ep54: Robert's 2007 Interview - Pt. 2

4/10/2023

Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice This episode features the second half of Robert's October 2007 interview with Detective Gary LeClair.

Duration:00:53:02

S12 Ep53: Robert's 2007 Interview - Pt. 1

4/9/2023

On October 2, 2007 a search warrant was executed on Robert Pape's house. The search was a final attempt by Detective LeClair to find evidence worthy of filing charges. The only thing useful found in the search were two guns. A WWII era bolt action rifle, and a 12 gauge shotgun. LeClair takes Robert into custody, and spends a marathon day interrogating him. This is part 1 of that interrogation. To support Truth & Justice on Patreon, please follow the link below. Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Duration:01:27:02

S12 Ep52: S12:E52 Follow-Up

4/6/2023

In today's Friday Follow-Up, Bob, Zaq and Janet go over all the details of "The Glock" episode. Now is a great time to become a Patreon sponsor! Sign up here! https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice

Duration:00:57:23

S12 Ep52: The Glock

4/2/2023

In this week's episode, Bob takes a closer look into whether or not Robert or Cristin could have had access to the same kind of weapon used in the murders. Patrons listen ad-free! Sign up today!

Duration:00:51:18