The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”

Dateline NBC

  • 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.

Tension

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