Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

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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. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them.

  • 34 minutes 42 seconds
    S15 Ep20: The Defense Closing Argument
    Bob breaks down Defense Attorney Ernie White's closing argument, and Prosecutor Art Cotter's rebuttal. We learn how Jodi's trial came to its conclusion before the jury was sent to deliberate.

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    10 November 2024, 10:50 am
  • 45 minutes 11 seconds
    S15 Ep19: Follow-Up - S15: E19
    Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the State's closing argument, Jodi's attorney, and answer listener questions. 

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    8 November 2024, 10:50 am
  • 39 minutes 55 seconds
    S15 Ep19: The State's Closing Argument
    Bob breaks down Prosecutor Art Cotter's closing argument from Jodi's murder trial.

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    3 November 2024, 10:50 am
  • 52 minutes 34 seconds
    S15 Ep18: Follow-Up - S15: E18
    Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss Bob's trip to Texas, Dakarai Larriett, and answer listener questions.

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    1 November 2024, 9:50 am
  • 36 minutes 57 seconds
    S15 Ep18: Dakarai Larriett
    Bob is joined by Dakarai Larriett. Dakarai was pulled over, harassed and arrested for breaking no laws in the City of Benton Harbor this spring. After his release, he FOIA'd the body cam footage which revealed some startling actions by the arresting officers.

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    27 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 49 minutes 25 seconds
    S15 Ep17: Follow-Up S15: E17
    Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the alibi witnesses, time card, and their credibility and answer listener questions. 

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    25 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 47 minutes 4 seconds
    S15 Ep17: The Alibi Witnesses
    Is Jodi's alibi corroborated by the people they were with on the night of the murder? Today we find out what Princella, LaShunn, Cornelius, Sharelle and Nadia testified to at trial.

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    20 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 41 minutes 59 seconds
    S15 Ep16: Follow-Up S15: E16
    Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Jodi's testimony and answer listener questions.

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    18 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 37 minutes 19 seconds
    S15 Ep16: The Defendant
    After McGinnis' damning version of events was shared with the jury, Jodi Hill was left with no other choice than to take the stand themself in their own defense. In this episode, Bob breaks down Jodi's trial testimony.

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    13 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 58 minutes 6 seconds
    S15 Ep15: Follow-Up S15: E15
    Bob and Janet go over McGinnis' testimony and his version of Jodi's interview, as well as corruption in the Benton Harbor Police Department and answer listener questions.

     
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    11 October 2024, 9:50 am
  • 39 minutes 40 seconds
    S15 Ep15: The Lead Detective
    Bob breaks down Lead Detective, Dan McGinnis' trial testimony. We learn some new details about the crime scene, and discover a few discrepancies from the original police reports. We also hear how McGinnis' testimony boxed Jodi into a corner, leaving them with no other choice but to take the stand in their own defense.

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    6 October 2024, 9:50 am
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