https://simplecast.com The Last Appeal 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. 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. This 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? 2025 NBCUniversal Media LLC, all rights reserved en Thu, 9 Oct 2025 23:05:00 +0000 Thu, 6 Nov 2025 18:49:48 +0000 https://www.nbcnews.com/ The Last Appeal https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d37e715b-53a3-4c13-b242-9e517056e766/bad5713b-0600-46cb-a93f-979f0a1d42d4/3000x3000/dat-thelastappeal-1x1tile-20-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.nbcnews.com/ serial 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. 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. This 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? NBC News false https://feeds.simplecast.com/NoKM4LKS lester holt, dateline nbc, dateline, dateline podcasts, lester holt last appeal, last appeal, robert roberson, dateline the last appeal, the last appeal, dateline last appeal, the last appeal podcast, lester holt the last appeal, new dateline podcast NBC News news.podcasts@nbcuni.com f465d97d-3e50-44c6-8b08-66246cb5d69a Fight Another Day One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay.


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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 23:05:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay.


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]]> Fight Another Day NBC News 00:04:06 One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay. One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay. robert roberson, lester holt, texas false full 5 1 497599fe-319e-4528-93d2-439db103790e The Reckoning With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life. 


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]]> Thu, 9 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life. 


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]]> The Reckoning NBC News 00:19:27 With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life. With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life. robert roberson, lester holt, texas false full 4 1 2a351d51-15d4-4bb7-965c-1804ae101fe4 A Date To Die 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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]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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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]]> A Date To Die NBC News 00:29:56 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. 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. robert roberson, lester holt, texas false full 3 1 2c6ece59-3f95-47f6-b6c0-01d59b6cbb38 “I'm Astonished” 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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]]> Tue, 7 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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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]]> “I'm Astonished” NBC News 00:25:36 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. 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. robert roberson, lester holt, texas false full 2 1 7e9dee23-34e6-4ccb-a997-8b74f6d0fa66 Nikki 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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]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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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]]> Nikki NBC News 00:28:49 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." 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." robert roberson, lester holt, texas false full 1 1 7aa6b049-a627-4754-b486-5592bb0c3517 Introducing: The Last Appeal 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. 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. This 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?


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]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:28:46 +0000 news.podcasts@nbcuni.com (NBC News) https://www.nbcnews.com/ 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. 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. This 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?


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]]> Introducing: The Last Appeal NBC News 00:01:30 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. 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. This 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? 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. 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. This 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? false trailer 1