Episode
MURDERED: Ruby J. Doss
34:00
Published: Mon Jul 11 2022
Description
In 1986, a young woman named Ruby Doss is found strangled to death in the East Sprague area of Spokane, Washington. For decades, similarities between Ruby’s death and a string of other murders in the area send investigators chasing false leads. It seems like justice for Ruby is a lost cause, until a completely unrelated crime in another state blows the case wide open. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-ruby-doss/
Chapters
Investigators look for clues in the murder of Ruby Elaine Dardeen, with evidence including a condom purchase and a stray piece of wood found near the crime scene.
00:00 - 07:45 (07:45)
Summary
Investigators look for clues in the murder of Ruby Elaine Dardeen, with evidence including a condom purchase and a stray piece of wood found near the crime scene.
EpisodeMURDERED: Ruby J. Doss
PodcastCrime Junkie
Robert Clark is charged with the murder of Rochelle English more than 10 years after Ruby's death, and Richard is arrested in the courtroom for Ruby's murder.
07:45 - 19:23 (11:37)
Summary
Robert Clark is charged with the murder of Rochelle English more than 10 years after Ruby's death, and Richard is arrested in the courtroom for Ruby's murder. Investigators have reason to believe there could be a connection between the murders of Ruby and five other women.
EpisodeMURDERED: Ruby J. Doss
PodcastCrime Junkie
Richard Nicolas, previously charged with first degree murder and witness tampering in 2013 for the death of his daughter, Ruby Doss, has been recharged with first degree murder after the witness tampering charge was dropped due to lack of evidence.
19:23 - 28:34 (09:11)
Summary
Richard Nicolas, previously charged with first degree murder and witness tampering in 2013 for the death of his daughter, Ruby Doss, has been recharged with first degree murder after the witness tampering charge was dropped due to lack of evidence. His attorney filed a motion to have the murder charge dropped, but it was denied, and Richard now faces the possibility of another trial.
EpisodeMURDERED: Ruby J. Doss
PodcastCrime Junkie
The DNA found in the condom at the scene of Ruby Ginel's murder points to a short window of time and a prime suspect.
28:34 - 33:56 (05:21)
Summary
The DNA found in the condom at the scene of Ruby Ginel's murder points to a short window of time and a prime suspect. Despite the lack of access to the original condom and the mix of male and female DNA on the envelope, the prosecution focused on the DNA match and Richard's actions causing her death.