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Dateline Originals · Jan 15, 2026
The Last Appeal - Ep. 3: A Date to Die
“Death row inmate convicted of shaking his 2-year-old daughter Nikki to death in 2002; subject of exoneration effort”
Shaken Baby Syndrome Science DiscreditationWrongful Conviction in Capital CasesEvidence Preservation and Discovery Failures
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 4: The Reckoning
“Texas death row inmate facing execution for 2-year-old daughter's death based on shaken baby syndrome theory”
Shaken Baby Syndrome Scientific ValidityCapital Punishment and Wrongful ConvictionsJudicial Bias in Capital Cases
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 2: “I’m Astonished”
“Death row inmate in Texas convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter Nikki; claims innocence based on accidental fall.”
Shaken Baby Syndrome ConvictionsDeath Penalty Appeals and Post-Conviction ReliefJunk Science in Criminal Justice
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The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki
“Death row inmate convicted of murdering his two-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002; scheduled for execution October 16, 2025; claims innocence”
Capital punishment and execution appealsShaken baby syndrome medical evidence reliabilityChild abuse investigations and diagnosis
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