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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 17 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Chris Bynum, and seeks to find true justice for the 5 victims in this horrific crime: Sheila Bartee, Liz Dailey-Ayers, Anthony Jeffers, Suzanne Wallace and Angela Wallace.

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United States

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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 17 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Chris Bynum, and seeks to find true justice for the 5 victims in this horrific crime: Sheila Bartee, Liz Dailey-Ayers, Anthony Jeffers, Suzanne Wallace and Angela Wallace.

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English


Episodes
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S17 Ep19: Shakey

11/23/2025
Bob reveals a series of four affidavits from witnesses, who were never contacted by the original investigators. All four have direct knowledge about the crimes and who committed them. None of the four are connected to Chris Bynum and none of the four are connected to each other. Reminder, we will be off for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. We will return with the Follow-Up to this episode on Friday, December 5th. That episode will be recorded live on YouTube on Monday December 1st at 8pm EST. 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.

Duration:00:29:16

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S17 Ep18: Follow-Up S17: E18

11/21/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about the DNA found on Sheila Bartee and Elizabeth Daily-Ayers 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

Duration:00:55:05

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S17 Ep18: Blood is Thicker than Water

11/16/2025
This episode is all about the forensic evidence that was concealed from the jury and ignored by the prosecution in Chris Bynum's case. Post-conviction investigators uncovered evidence and connections that have opened doors to new leads. Why also learn why some of this evidence may have been ignored by the original investigators. 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.

Duration:00:31:10

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S17 Ep17: Follow-Up S17: E17

11/14/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss and Graddick's closing argument 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.

Duration:00:41:41

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S17 Ep17: The Defense

11/9/2025
This week we wrap up Chris' trial. We hear a breakdown of the Defense's witnesses, and Graddick's closing argument. 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.

Duration:00:39:57

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S17 Ep16: Follow-Up S17: E16

11/7/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the prosecutor's closing arguments against Chris 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.

Duration:00:55:29

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S17 Ep16: The Best Story Wins

11/2/2025
The State presented very little evidence against Chris Bynum during the case in chief part of the trial. Ultimately his fate was sealed by the Prosecutor's closing argument, where she weaved together a narrative to convince the jury of his guilt. 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.

Duration:00:24:49

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S17 Ep15: Follow-Up S17: E15

10/30/2025
Bob and Zaq talk about the states witness' testimonies 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.

Duration:00:48:05

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S17 Ep15: Solvable

10/26/2025
Bob breaks down the glaring gaps in the State's case in chief from trial, and shares the remaining testimonies that we haven't heard yet. We also hear Michelle Fliris' full police interview, and discuss how it could have led to a quick resolution to the original investigation. 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.

Duration:00:31:19

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S17 Ep14: Follow-Up S17: E14

10/24/2025
Bob and Zaq discuss Louis Donald's testimony 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.

Duration:00:43:18

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You need to check out BURIED!

10/22/2025
Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is a true-crime podcast featuring never-before-heard recordings of John Wayne Gacy and new admissions from the detectives who investigated him. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father defended Gacy at trial, the series re-examines the investigation that brought a serial killer to justice. Through exclusive interviews, thousands of pages of police files, and newly remastered audio, BURIED exposes what’s been hidden for over 40 years and reveals the shocking truth behind one of America’s most infamous cases.

Duration:00:02:21

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S17 Ep14: Detective Donald

10/19/2025
After hearing Chris' version of the events that led up to him signing a confession, this week we hear Detective Louis Donald's side of the story through his trial testimony. 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.

Duration:00:32:21

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S17 Ep13: Follow-Up S17: E13

10/10/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Chris' statements 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.

Duration:00:47:45

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S17 Ep13: They Did

10/5/2025
This episode fills in the gaps between Chris' first statement, Shakey's statement and Chris' second statement. We hear about Shenita's police interview, the trip to look for the gun, Tyrelle's arrest, and more. 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.

Duration:00:31:56

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S17 Ep12: Follow-Up S17: E12

10/3/2025
Bob and Zaq discuss Chris' first statement 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.

Duration:00:34:09

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S17 Ep12: The Reason Why

9/28/2025
In this episode we pick up where we left off last week. After Chris Bynum signed his first statement, he was booked into the jail. The next day "Shakey" gave a statement of his own. What happened next, led the Chris being sent to prison for the rest of his life for a crime he didn't commit. 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.

Duration:00:38:46

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S17 Ep11: Follow-Up S17: E11

9/26/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk over Chris' first statement to police 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.

Duration:00:47:29

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S17 Ep11: Bynum's First Statement

9/21/2025
Bob shares the full transcript of Chris Bynum's first police statement, given on February 18th. We also hear about what transpired after he signed that statement, and hear from another suspect placed all blame in the case onto Bynum. 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.

Duration:00:38:12

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S17 Ep10: Follow-Up S17: E10

9/19/2025
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Dr. Nicky Jackson 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.

Duration:00:52:46

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S17 Ep10: From the Crime Scenes to Chris Bynum

9/14/2025
Bob is joined by Dr. Nicky Jackson, the Executive Director of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network. Dr. Jackson originally brought this case to us and this interview she explains her connection to the case, the work her Center has done on it and explains how Bynum ended up in the interrogation room the day after the murders.

Duration:00:46:51