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The Last Appeal — True Crime
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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Preview: Colin Kaepernick on Before & After with Lester Holt Sep 17, 2026

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Hey Dateline fans, here’s a special preview of the first episode of our new podcast series, Before & After with Lester Holt.

In this episode, Lester Holt talks to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick about his decision to take a knee during the national anthem and the unexpected consequences that changed his life.

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Introducing: Before & After with Lester Holt Sep 03, 2026

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Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Before & After with Lester Holt, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline.

Before & After with Lester Holt is a deeply personal interview series about moments that divide a life into before and after. In each conversation, Lester sits down with someone whose life was transformed in an instant by an unexpected twist of fate. The episodes explore what it takes to endure the unimaginable, rebuild a life, and find meaning and purpose in the aftermath.

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Fight Another Day Oct 09, 2025

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One week before Robert Roberson’s scheduled execution, the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals issues a stay.

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The Reckoning Oct 09, 2025

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With Robert Roberson’s execution just days away, his lawyer launches a frantic scramble to save his life.

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A Date To Die Oct 08, 2025

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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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“I'm Astonished” Oct 07, 2025

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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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Nikki Oct 06, 2025

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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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Introducing: The Last Appeal Sep 27, 2025

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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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