S14 Ep35: Jim Clemente
Bob and Jim chat about the changes and the future of Real Crime Profile, and have a fantastic in-depth discussion about the Netflix series "Baby Reindeer." Make sure to check out Jim's other podcast "Best Case Worst Case" and his new Audible Original "Bluebeard". The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS L...
1hr Jun 23, 2024
1hr
S14 Ep35: Follow-Up S14: E35
Bob, Janet and Zaq discuss the upcoming Season 15 premier, the interview with Jim Clemente, Baby Reindeer and the Kay Alana Turner newly released body cam footage. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of ...
47m Jun 28, 2024
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S15 Ep1: Hear Me
Host Bob Ruff begins his journey into investigating a potential wrongful conviction in the City of Benton Harbor, Michigan. Bob, a High School Broadcast Journalism Teacher, is joined by two of his students as together they promise to tell the stories of a community who feels ignored by their City Leadership, and reveal the truth in the tragic murder of Demorrio Lowes. In this season premiere e...
1hr 4m Jun 30, 2024
1hr 4m
S15 Ep1: Follow-Up S15: E1
Bob, Zaq and Janet have an in-depth discussion about the season 15 premiere episode, and answer several listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free ver...
56m Jul 05, 2024
56m
S15 Ep2: Mario
Bob breaks down Demorrio Lowes victimology. We learn about the armed robbery attempt that he escaped days before his murder, his movements and who he was with on the night of, as as well as the details and timing of the attack that tragically took his life. Bob also shares and addresses his correspondences with Benton Harbor Public Safety Director Dan McGinnis. The majority of the funding of o...
47m Jul 07, 2024
47m
S15: BONUS: Interview w/ a Former Benton Harbor Cop
I'm reposting this interview from a few years ago with former Benton Harbor Police Officer, Andrew Collins. Andrew was caught planting evidence and stealing on the job, and has been trying to make things right since he got out of prison. This is a good look into the culture in the Benton Harbor Police Department in the early 2000's, around the time of Jodi's arrest.
1hr 9m Jul 10, 2024
1hr 9m
S15 Ep2: Follow-Up S15: E2
Bob, Zaq and Janet dig deeper into Demorrio Lowes' victimology, and the events leading up to his murder. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episod...
55m Jul 12, 2024
55m
S15 Ep3: The Alibi
This week we hear directly from Jodi for the first time. Bob breaks down the details of Jodi's alibi, and Jodi themself talks about their transition, life in prison as a non-binary person, and tells us directly what they were doing on the night Demorrio Lowes was murdered. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, cl...
54m Jul 14, 2024
54m
S15 Ep3: Follow-Up S15: E3
Bob, Zaq, and Janet answer listener questions about Jodi's alibi. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  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 ...
1hr 5m Jul 19, 2024
1hr 5m
S15 Ep4: The Linchpin
Bob proves without any shadow of a doubt that DeMorrio Lowes was not murdered at 12:40am, as claimed by McGinnis. We learn how Jodi's alibi was deconstructed at trial, and hear directly from the State's key witness at trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandju...
48m Jul 21, 2024
48m
S15 Ep4: Follow-Up S15: E4
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss crime scene timing, Sonya Lucas's testimony and affidavit, as well as Bob's recent contact with the Attorney General's Conviction Integrity Unit. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access t...
47m Jul 26, 2024
47m
S15 Ep5: The Scene of the Crime
Bob digs into the evidence as we breakdown the various crime scene investigative reports, the autopsy and forensic analysis results. What actually happened to DeMorrio Lowes, and who could have been responsible? The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At ...
37m Jul 28, 2024
37m
S15 Ep5: Follow-Up S15: E5
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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjusti...
58m Aug 02, 2024
58m
S15 Ep6: The Robbery
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...
59m Aug 04, 2024
59m
Introducing Somewhere in the Pines
Somewhere In The Pines is a serial podcast dedicated to locating the hidden caches of American Serial Killer, Israel Keyes. Listen along as Joshua and Dakota search the small towns, rivers and campgrounds of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Somewhere in the Pines is a Studio BOTH/AND collaboration: www.somewhereinthepines.com (http://www.somewhereinthepines.com/) / bothand.fyi
32m Aug 08, 2024
32m
S15 Ep6: Follow-Up S15:E6
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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  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 ...
56m Aug 09, 2024
56m
S15 Ep7: The Alternate Suspect
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 . . ...
52m Aug 11, 2024
52m
S15 Ep7: Follow-Up S15: E7
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 (https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/) .  Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon comm...
58m Aug 16, 2024
58m
S15 Ep8: The Ear Witness
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 (https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/) .  Use promo code “...
47m Aug 18, 2024
47m
S15 Ep8: Follow-Up S15: E8
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 (https://www.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 Patre...
49m Aug 23, 2024
49m
S15 Ep9: Karate
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 believe...
1hr Aug 25, 2024
1hr
S15 Ep9: Follow-Up S15: E9
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 (https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/) .  Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. Today's Sponsor: 1st Phor...
48m Aug 30, 2024
48m
S15 Ep10: The Physical Evidence
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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of ...
37m Sep 01, 2024
37m
S15 Ep10: Follow-Up S15: E10
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 (https://www.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...
58m Sep 06, 2024
58m
S15 Ep11: The Jailhouse Snitch
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 ...
43m Sep 08, 2024
43m
S15 Ep11: Follow-Up S15: E11
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 (https://www.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...
41m Sep 13, 2024
41m
S15 Ep12: The Real Story
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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you...
56m Sep 15, 2024
56m
S15 Ep12: Follow-Up S15: E12
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 (https://www.berkshirepodcastfestival.com/) .  Use promo code “FALLINTOTHESOUND” for 20% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon com...
1hr Sep 20, 2024
1hr
S15 Ep13: The Conspiracy
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 (https:...
47m Sep 22, 2024
47m
S15 Ep13: Follow-Up S15: E13
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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) ...
59m Sep 26, 2024
59m
S15 Ep14: The Pattern of Behavior
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 communi...
29m Sep 29, 2024
29m
S15 Ep14: Follow-Up S15: E14
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 (https://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 Pa...
42m Oct 04, 2024
42m
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. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, throu...
37m Oct 06, 2024
37m
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. Today's Sponsors: Naked Wines – To get Naked Wine’s 6 bottle for $39.99 offer, head to NakedWines.com/Truth (https://us.nakedwines.com/truth) and use code TRUTH for both the code AND password. 1st Phorm – Get free shipping...
53m Oct 11, 2024
53m
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. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice)...
37m Oct 13, 2024
37m
S15 Ep16: Follow-Up S15: E16
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Jodi'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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  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 Exclus...
42m Oct 18, 2024
42m
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. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get ...
39m Oct 20, 2024
39m
S15 Ep17: Follow-Up S15: E17
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the alibi witnesses, time card, and their credibility and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsors: Lumen – Get 15% off of your Lumen at Lumen.me/truth (https://www.lumen.me/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 yo...
44m Oct 25, 2024
44m
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. Follow Dakarai on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@dakarail The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, th...
37m Oct 27, 2024
37m
S15 Ep18: Follow-Up - S15: E18
Bob, Janet, and Zaq discuss Bob's trip to Texas, Dakarai Larriett, 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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an ...
53m Nov 01, 2024
53m
S15 Ep19: The State's Closing Argument
Bob breaks down Prosecutor Art Cotter's closing argument from Jodi's murder trial. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  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...
40m Nov 03, 2024
40m
S15 Ep19: Follow-Up - S15: E19
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the State's closing argument, Jodi's attorney, and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Uncommon Goods – Go to UncommonGoods.com/truth (https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/truth) for 15% off. 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 ...
41m Nov 08, 2024
41m
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. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level y...
33m Nov 10, 2024
33m
S15 Ep20: Follow-Up S15: E20
Bob and Janet discuss the Defense Closing arguments and answer listener questions. Today’s Sponsors: Uncommon Goods – Go to UncommonGoods.com/truth (https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/truth) for 15% off. Factor – Go to FactorMeals.com/truth50 (https://www.factormeals.com/truth50) and use code “truth50” to get 50% off your first box and 20% off your next month. 1st Phorm – Get free shippi...
45m Nov 22, 2024
45m
S15 Ep21: Not Guilty
Frustration in the lackluster job done by Jodi's trial attorney, leads Bob to create and deliver his own closing argument. He walks a hypothetical jury through the evidence presented at trial, and makes a strong case for a verdict of Not Guilty. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.p...
1hr 6m Nov 24, 2024
1hr 6m
S15 Ep21: Follow-Up S15: E21
Bob and Zaq talk about Bob's closing argument in depth and answer listener questions. Today's Sponsor: Uncommon Goods – Go to UncommonGoods.com/truth (https://www.uncommongoods.com/podcast/truth) for 15% off. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At t...
58m Nov 29, 2024
58m
S16 Ep1: Delphi Trial Explained
Bob invites his good friend Bob Motta of The Defense Diaries podcast onto the show to help us make sense of Richard Allen's trial and conviction. Allen was convicted for the murders of Libby German and Abby Williams in Delphi, Indiana. After the trial many people question whether Allen is truly guilty. In this special "Bobcast" the Bob's get into the weeds, and talk about the details from the t...
1hr 24m Dec 01, 2024
1hr 24m
S16 Ep1: Follow-Up S16: E1
Bob, Zaq, and Janet are joined by Bob Motta of The Defense Diaries podcast to help answer lots of listener questions about the Delphi case, and the conviction of Richard Allen. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get acces...
1hr 15m Dec 06, 2024
1hr 15m
S16 Ep2: Ryan Wolf - Guilt
Bob is joined by the Host and Creator of the "Guilt" podcast, Ryan Wolf. Ryan has been doing incredible work in New Zealand. He's been investigating a series of cases, and working directly with law enforcement to make real progress in solving these mysteries. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community.  To join Patreon, click THIS LINK ...
42m Dec 08, 2024
42m
S16 Ep2: Follow-Up S16: E2
Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Ryan Wolf, the ethics of podcasting and the rewards of it, 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 (https://www.patreon.com/truthandjustice) .  At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISOD...
47m Dec 13, 2024
47m