The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
- Oct 10, 2025
- 25:39
- Full Episode
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Attorney Gretchen Sween takes on Robert's case and pieces together Nikki’s overlooked medical history. She tracks down a witness from his trial who has new information.
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Brief Summary
Robert Roberson, on death row for 22 years, claims innocence in his daughter's death, with new evidence challenging the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis.
Key points
- Robert Roberson's Innocence. Robert insists he's innocent despite being on death row for 22 years.
- Gretchen's Relentless Pursuit. Gretchen Swinn takes on Robert's case, determined to uncover the truth.
- The Shaken Baby Syndrome Controversy. New research challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a cause of death.
Episode highlights
- Robert Roberson's InnocenceRobert insists he's innocent despite being on death row for 22 years.“Robert swears he would have never hurt his little girl.”1:11Oct 10, 2025
- Gretchen's Relentless PursuitGretchen Swinn takes on Robert's case, determined to uncover the truth.“I just always had that hunger.”2:18Oct 10, 2025
- The Shaken Baby Syndrome ControversyNew research challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome as a cause of death.“But over time, certainty about the shaken baby diagnosis crumbled.”5:41Oct 10, 2025
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