How a stunning 11th-hour race to save a Texas death row inmate from execution in ‘shaken baby’ case unfolded
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson sat praying in a cell Thursday night just feet from the execution chamber where he was set to be put to death for the murder of his toddler – even as the state and his attorneys exchanged frantic 11th-hour legal maneuvers to determine his fate before the clock ran out.
A death row inmate wrestled with guilt and addiction before his execution
When Derrick Dearman entered Alabama’s execution chamber Thursday evening, he was the fifth man the state put to death this year.
‘This is the beginning': 91-year-old sister of longest death row inmate sees hope in his acquittal
After helping lead the fight to free her younger brother from nearly a half-century on death row, Hideko Hakamada feels she and her brother are beginning a new chapter of their lives.
Texas death row man in 'shaken baby' case to testify before lawmakers
A Texas man whose execution was called off at the last minute is to testify on Monday before state lawmakers looking into his controversial conviction in a "shaken baby syndrome" case.Texas lawmakers have ordered Roberson,
Texas death row inmate wins stay of execution at last minute
Robert Roberson came within 90 minutes of execution before winning a delay in an extraordinary legal twist. Roberson, convicted in the 2002 "shaken baby" death of his 2-year-old daughter, has maintained his innocence.
Texas Lawmakers Temporarily Save Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson From the Execution Chamber
Roberson was scheduled to become the first person in the country to be executed based on "shaken baby syndrome" evidence, until Texas lawmakers subpoenaed him to testify.
Alabama executes death row inmate who pleaded guilty to killing five people in 2016
The state of Alabama executed death row inmate Derrick Dearman by lethal injection Thursday evening for the brutal axe killings of five people in 2016.
State of Texas: Death row inmate to testify at Capitol after dramatic stay of execution
In a last-hour ruling Thursday night, the Texas Supreme Court halted Roberson's execution scheduled for that evening.
What to know about the death penalty and death row in Texas
Texas inmate Robert Roberson, facing execution tonight, would be the sixth person put to death by the state of Texas this year.
Texas judge blocks execution of man in shaken baby case
A Texas judge has blocked the execution of the first man to be put on death row in the US for murder charges related to "shaken baby syndrome", less than two hours before the capital punishment was due to be carried out.
How does Texas’ ‘junk science’ law apply to the Robert Roberson death row case?
On Monday, Robert Roberson is set to testify before a committee of the Texas Legislature — the first time a person on death ...
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Texas death row inmate to testify before lawmakers amid format discussion
Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate, received a last-minute reprieve from execution due to a subpoena from state ...
Denzel Washington & Snoop Dogg To Collaborate On Death Row Founder Harry-O’s Movies
Harry-O has lead a life of infamy that has connections to Denzel Washington, Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records. Now, he's ...
'Yacht Killer' got taxpayer-funded sex change while on death row after Harris' 'behind the scenes' policy work
A trans serial killer had a sex change paid for by California taxpayers after Vice President Kamala Harris boasted of "behind ...
Death Row Confidential: A WKRG News 5 Special Event on Derrick Dearmon's Execution
Devon Walsh and Asher Redd talk about Citronelle killer Derrick Dearman's Thursday night execution. Stream this WKRG Digital ...