In Livingston, Texas, Robert Roberson is facing the possibility of execution, a grim fate he believes he can still avoid. Set to die on October 16, he maintains his innocence in the tragic 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, insisting her passing was due to pneumonia, not the alleged abuse or shaken baby syndrome, as the court found. Roberson's story has caught the attention of lawmakers nationwide, resulting in significant last-minute legal efforts that previously spared him from execution. He reflected on his daughter, saying, I never shook her or hit her, stressing that he loved and cared for her deeply. The debate around shaken baby syndrome and its role in wrongful convictions is reigniting as Roberson's supporters rally for justice and a re-evaluation of his case amid ongoing discussions about the validity of the original diagnosis.
Texas Man Close to Execution Maintains Innocence in Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
Texas Man Close to Execution Maintains Innocence in Shaken Baby Syndrome Case
Robert Roberson prepares for his upcoming execution date, expressing hope and maintaining his innocence in the shaking death of his daughter, amid renewed calls for justice.
Robert Roberson, awaiting execution in Texas, steadfastly claims he is innocent of causing his daughter's death, attributed to shaken baby syndrome. A year after a last-minute stay, he reflects on his life and the trauma of the allegations against him. Despite significant judicial and public support, officials still argue for his conviction based on current medical opinions around the case.
