Death row inmate Robert Roberson points to new evidence as execution nears in Texas

By David Martin Davies

Published September 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM PDT

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Robert Roberson, who is set to be executed on Oct. 16 for the death of his 2-year-old, maintains that the state used faulty evidence to convict him, pointing to the debunked "shaken baby" diagnosis.

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David Martin Davies

David Martin Davies is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering Texas, the border and Mexico.

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