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Brian Wharton
Former Palestine, Texas chief of detectives turned United Methodist minister who investigated the Roberson case and later expressed doubts about the original investigation.
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Oct 11, 2025
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
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Brian Wharton, a former detective turned United Methodist minister, shares his deep-seated doubts about the investigation that led to Robert Roberson's death row conviction. He discusses the troubling implications of a discredited shaken baby syndrome theory and the failure to properly account for Roberson's autism. Excitingly, missing CAT scans found in a courthouse basement contradict crucial autopsy findings. Wharton expresses remorse over investigative failings and vows to help Robert, weaving a tale of justice, faith, and second chances.
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