The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki
- Oct 10, 2025
- 28:52
- Full Episode
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When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome."
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Brief Summary
Robert Roberson faces execution for the murder of his daughter Nikki, but claims innocence as evidence and emotional testimonies unfold.
Key points
- Robert's Scheduled Execution. Robert Robertson is set to die by lethal injection on October 16, 2025, raising questions about his innocence.
- Nikki's Tragic Condition. Two-year-old Nikki is brought to the hospital unconscious, sparking a police investigation into her father's actions.
- The Trial Begins. Robert's trial for the murder of his daughter Nikki begins almost a year after her death, with overwhelming evidence against him.
- Robert's Guilty Verdict. The jury took only four hours to find Robert guilty of murder, sealing his fate.
- A Decade of Denied Appeals. More than ten years passed with all of Robert's appeals denied, leaving his guilt seemingly undeniable.
- A Woman's Fight for Justice. A woman emerged to challenge the narrative surrounding Robert's case, refusing to let it die quietly.
Episode highlights
- Robert's Scheduled ExecutionRobert Robertson is set to die by lethal injection on October 16, 2025, raising questions about his innocence.“How are you preparing for your own death, your own execution?”0:42Oct 10, 2025
- Nikki's Tragic ConditionTwo-year-old Nikki is brought to the hospital unconscious, sparking a police investigation into her father's actions.“She was unconscious, barely breathing.”3:09Oct 10, 2025
- The Trial BeginsRobert's trial for the murder of his daughter Nikki begins almost a year after her death, with overwhelming evidence against him.“The evidence is going to come and bulldoze you.”19:14Oct 10, 2025
- Robert's Guilty VerdictThe jury took only four hours to find Robert guilty of murder, sealing his fate.“It took the jury only about four hours to find Robert guilty of murder.”27:07Oct 10, 2025
- A Decade of Denied AppealsMore than ten years passed with all of Robert's appeals denied, leaving his guilt seemingly undeniable.“More than a decade passed, all of Robert's appeals were denied.”27:18Oct 10, 2025
- A Woman's Fight for JusticeA woman emerged to challenge the narrative surrounding Robert's case, refusing to let it die quietly.“Out of nowhere came a woman who refused to let Robert and his case die quietly.”27:28Oct 10, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
