# The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die

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Podcast: [Dateline Originals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dateline-originals-6768733)
Published: 2026-01-15T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. This episode was originally published October 8, 2025.

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