The Stay
Feb 28, 2025•40 min•Ep. 306
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Summary
This episode of Criminal explores the complex case of Robert Roberson, convicted of murdering his daughter based on a shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. It examines the evolving science behind the diagnosis, the role of Roberson's autism, and the unprecedented legal and public campaign that led to a stay of execution. The episode delves into the conflicting medical opinions, the emotional testimony of the lead detective, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Roberson's fate.Episode description
Last year, a committee of state lawmakers in Texas issued a subpoena for a man on death row to testify four days after he was scheduled to be executed. Today, what happened next in Robert Roberson's case.
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