The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
- Oct 10, 2025
- 29:57
- Full Episode
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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.
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Brief Summary
Gretchen Swinn fights for Robert Roberson's exoneration amid new evidence and a critical court hearing as his execution date approaches.
Key points
- A Critical Court Hearing. Gretchen prepares for a pivotal court hearing to prove Robert's innocence.
- Discovery of Missing CAT Scans. Missing CAT scans crucial to Robert's case are found after 15 years.
- Historic Legal Showdown. Lawmakers subpoena Robert to testify, triggering a historic legal battle for his life.
- A Jolt of Hope. A civil court judge temporarily halts Robert's execution, sparking hope among supporters.
- Execution Back On. Despite a temporary stay, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rushes to reinstate the execution.
- The Last Meal. Robert is given his last meal and a chaplain prays with him before the execution.
Episode highlights
- A Critical Court HearingGretchen prepares for a pivotal court hearing to prove Robert's innocence.“This is Robert's one shot to convince a judge that he deserved a new trial.”0:21Oct 10, 2025
- Discovery of Missing CAT ScansMissing CAT scans crucial to Robert's case are found after 15 years.“The missing evidence was there, including those long-lost CAT scans of Nikki's head.”9:27Oct 10, 2025
- Historic Legal ShowdownLawmakers subpoena Robert to testify, triggering a historic legal battle for his life.“In an unprecedented maneuver, the lawmakers subpoenaed Robert to appear at the state capitol.”24:18Oct 10, 2025
- A Jolt of HopeA civil court judge temporarily halts Robert's execution, sparking hope among supporters.“There is breaking news from Texas right now, where a civil court judge has temporarily halted tonight's scheduled execution of Robert Robert”27:16Oct 10, 2025
- Execution Back OnDespite a temporary stay, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rushes to reinstate the execution.“The court vacated the stay. The execution was back on.”27:42Oct 10, 2025
- The Last MealRobert is given his last meal and a chaplain prays with him before the execution.“Inside the death house, Robert was given his last meal.”27:56Oct 10, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
