Criminal The Stay
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Feb 28, 2025 Kayla Guo, a reporter for the Texas Tribune, dives into the gripping case of Robert Roberson, a man on death row accused of shaking his baby daughter. The discussion highlights the evolving understanding of shaken baby syndrome and the implications of flawed medical evidence in the legal system. Tension rises as a legislative hearing issues a last-minute subpoena, interrupting a scheduled execution. Guo emphasizes the complexities in both forensic science and justice, revealing how new developments could alter Roberson's fate.
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Robert and Nikki
- Robert Roberson, a newspaper delivery driver, gained custody of his sick daughter, Nikki, at age two.
- Nikki had a history of illness and frequent doctor visits.
Nikki's Deterioration
- Nikki experienced escalating health issues, leading to multiple hospital visits and prescriptions for Phenergan and codeine.
- She was later found unresponsive and taken to the emergency room.
SBS Origins
- Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) diagnosis emerged in the early 1970s.
- It linked bleeding in the brain and skull, without external injury, to parental shaking.