The Last Appeal
In his first original Dateline podcast series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. In this four-episode podcast, Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. The series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death?
He Was Convicted Based on Allegedly Fabricated Bite Mark Analysis. Louisiana Wants to Execute Him Anyway.
DNA Collection After Arrest Laws
He Went to Jail for Stealing Someone’s Identity. But It Was His All Along.
Hearing could determine if Texas woman's murder conviction was based on 'junk science'
Proposed ‘Carla Walker Act' could fund advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases
Trial judge in Robert Roberson’s death row case agrees to recusal
After years of fighting, father convicted of child abuse in 'Baby Naomi' case now exonerated
Police Use of Geofence Warrants Splits Courts Over 4th Amendment
Junk Science and Judicial Arrogance Are Killing Us
Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted
The Peril — and Promise — of AI in Criminal Justice
Shaken Baby Syndrome Has Been Discredited. Why Is Robert Roberson Still on Death Row?
“Simply Untrue”: Lawmakers Refute Unprecedented Attack by Texas Attorney General in Robert Roberson’s Case
The Limitations of DNA Evidence in Innocence Cases
L.A. man spent a decade in prison for ‘shaken baby syndrome’ death. Was it based on faulty evidence?
L.A. man spent a decade in prison for ‘shaken baby syndrome’ death. Was it based on faulty evidence?
Wrongful Convictions Revealed the Dangers of Trusting Unvalidated Science. Are We About to Repeat the Same Mistakes With AI?
Wrongful Convictions Revealed the Dangers of Trusting Unvalidated Science. Are We About to Repeat the Same Mistakes With AI?
After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88
After 44 Years on Death Row, Japanese Man Is Exonerated at Age 88
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite questions over evidence, after Supreme Court denies final bid for delay
Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite questions over evidence, after Supreme Court denies final bid for delay
