Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

Bob and Zaq discuss the pattern of behavior in the Benton Harbor Police Department and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

This episode is short and sweet. Bob shares a number of public cases that highlight the Benton Harbor Police Department's pattern of corruption over the span of 1995 - 2003. Research for this episode was completed primarily by listener Caroline Dwyer, with additional research by Ericka Bergenham. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: Soul – Head to GetSoul.com and use code “TRUTH” for 30% off your order.

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the murder of Marcellus Williams by the state of Missouri, Shadess Wells message from Leon Nucomb, and the whereabouts of DeMario on the night he was murdered and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: Lumen – Get 15% off of your Lumen at Lumen.me/truth Fabric by Gerber Life – Apply today in just minutes at MeetFabric.com/truth 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off.

An entire group of witnesses all coordinate to create a completely false narrative. Is there goal to help the State build a case against Jodi...or is the purpose simply to protect someone else? Bob lays out the data, and poses the question to you. Why? The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the other witnesses and the effect they have on Victoria Miles' story and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Bob explores the statements and testimonies of two eye witnesses to DeMorrio Lowes' murder. One key witness was excluded from the trial, because her story disproves the State's entire case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: Soul – Head to GetSoul.com and use code “TRUTH” for 30% off your order.

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the kites, the jailhouse snitch, and Jodi's testimony and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Part of the evidence used by the State to convince the jury that Jodi was guilty was a series of notes (AKA kites) that Jodi sent while they were in jail. We learn about the kites, and the jailhouse snitch that testified at trial. Terrance Hunter testified that Jodi confessed to him. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life – Apply today in just minutes at MeetFabric.com/truth 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss the physical evidence in the case and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

After covering the witness testimony that helped to convict Jodi for the murder of DeMorrio Lowes, this week we move into the physical evidence presented at trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Bob, Zaq, and Janet try to make sense of what actually happened regarding the shooting of Darius Wimberly and answer listener questions. Body Cam Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXI6lwdTBlU Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. Today's Sponsor: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Bob sits down for an emotional discussion with the mother, grandmother and brother of Darius Wimberly. Darius was shot and killed by Benton Harbor Police Officers on October 18, 2016. The official story was that officers were at a call regarding someone being held at gunpoint, when Darius started shooting at them from the street. According to his mother, the official story is a lie. She believes that her son was murdered by the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety. LINK TO BODYCAM VIDEO The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: Factor – Go to FactorMeals.com/truth50 and use code “truth50” to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month. 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Victoria Miles' identification of Jodi's car and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: Soul – Head to GetSoul.com and use code “TRUTH” for 30% off your order.

Jodi Hill was connected to the scene of DeMorrio's murder by a witness who claimed to be able to positively identify Jodi's car, based on the sound. The story is pretty wild, evolves and changes over time, and is once again connected to the Miles family. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Carveail Miles's possible involvement in the murder of Demario Lowes and answer listener questions. Get tickets to the Berkshire Podcast Festival at BerkshirePodcastFestival.com. Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. TODAY'S SPONSORS: Fabric by Gerber Life – Apply today in just minutes at MeetFabric.com/truth 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

There are two names that are littered throughout the DeMorrio Lowes murder book. Jodi Hill, and Carveail Miles. There were just as many people in the city of Benton Harbor that believed Carveail was responsible for Mario's murder as there were that believed Jodi was responsible. The Miles family is present in nearly every element of the investigation. Bob breaks it all down in this complex . . . and confusing episode. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: Greenlight – Get your first month free when you go to Greenlight.com/truth Better Help - Go to BetterHelp.com/truth to get 10% off your first month. 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the robbery and Sturgill's misidentification of Jodi. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

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Bob breaks down a major element of the case against Jodi Hill. At trial the State convinced the jury that Jodi was part of an armed robbery attempt on DeMorrio Lowes, which served as their motive to silence him. The reality of the situation is mind boggling. In this episode Jodi explains what they know about the robbery, and we learn how that information matters when it comes to the fairness of Jodi's trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: Naked Wines – To get Naked Wine’s 6 bottle for $39.99 offer, head to NakedWines.com/Truth and use code TRUTH for both the code AND password.

Bob, Zaq and Janet have an in-depth discussion about the forensics and layout of the crime scene of DeMorrio Lowes' murder. They breakdown the layout of the scene, and really get into the weeds regarding the firearm used. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsor: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You’ll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth