Episode

The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning

Podcast: Dateline Originals
Published: Jan 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 1392
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Summary

Days before Robert Roberson's scheduled execution, his lawyer scrambles to save his life. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals weighs in. This episode originally published on October 9, 2025.