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Oct 2025
29m 57s

The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die

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As Robert Roberson’s execution nears, his attorney uncovers critical evidence and unlikely new allies, including Texas lawmakers and the detective who helped put Robert on death row. 
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