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<p>Hey Dateline<strong> </strong>fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Last Appeal an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt.</p><p>In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death?</p><p>Follow now to get the first episode on Monday, October 6. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-last-appeal/id1842552298">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2KhizRo8qWmoYuEXDXlwL8">Spotify</a>, or <a href="http://datelinepremium.com/">DatelinePremium.com</a>.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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