Dateline Originals

The Last Appeal - Ep. 1: Nikki

Dateline Originals

Show Notes

When 2-year-old Nikki is rushed to a Texas hospital and doesn’t survive, her father, Robert Roberson, is accused of causing her death. Prosecutors say he shook and beat her in a case of "shaken baby syndrome." This episode originally published on October 6, 2025.

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