ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT: Stop the Execution of Robert Roberson

Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

True Crime, Comedy

4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

On Oct. 17, Robert Roberson could be the first person in the U.S. executed based on the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” hypothesis. Time is running out to stop the execution of Robert Roberson, on Oct. 17, and your voice could make a critical difference. Robert’s case is riddled with unscientific evidence, inaccurate and misleading medical testimony, and prejudicial treatment. This is a life that may be unjustly taken, and Gov. Greg Abbott has the power to intervene. We urge Texans to call Gov. Abbott and ask him to halt this execution, ensuring that all the facts are thoroughly reviewed. Share his story far and wide Social media toolkit here. You can help stop Mr. Roberson’s unjust execution, but time is running out. We have until Oct. 17 to stop Mr. Roberson’s execution. Here’s how you can help stop this irreversible injustice: Call Gov. Abbott at 361-264-9653 Sign the petition to stop Mr. Roberson’s execution. Share Mr. Roberson’s case on all social media channels using our social media toolkit. Use your voice — create an Instagram post, reel, or TikTok to share the background of Mr. Roberson’s case, the reasons he’s innocent, and all the missteps in this miscarriage of justice, and urge your followers to sign our petition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey guys, this is going to be a little bit different.
0:03.2	This is not a normal day that we would post an episode,
0:06.7	but I have been seeing this information from the Innocence Project.
0:16.0	I have shared some of their stuff on social media.
0:19.2	I'm a monthly supporter of their efforts and I was absolutely heartbroken last month when
0:30.2	Marcellus Williams was executed on September the 24th.
0:36.0	I wrote into the governor, I did the phone calls,
0:39.8	I signed the petitions, I donated the money, I shared on the money I shared on Facebook I shared on
0:43.9	Instagram and I think something in me thought I mean they can't execute this man
0:49.6	right like it won't happen there's too many there's there's too much movement the
0:54.4	innocence project is behind it. They'll get a stay of execution at the very
0:58.2	least and he is no longer with us and And based on what the Innocence Project says, he may very well be, have been completely innocent of the crime that he was convicted of and put to death for.
1:13.1	And there is another man right now
1:15.1	who is going to be executed.
1:16.9	Today is October the 14th,
1:18.9	and October the 17th is his scheduled execution date.
1:23.0	So I'm just going to read a little information here.
1:25.9	I'm hoping that maybe by posting this as an episode,
1:28.9	it will reach more people.
1:31.1	I know that stuff on social media doesn't necessarily reach everybody that you know it should
1:37.8	so I just want to read this information to you and
1:42.3	hope that as a listener of true crime and let's be honest a lot of us
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