Reflecting on a Wrongful Death Row Conviction

William Hatfield, a former detective, recounts the story of Robert Robertson, a man on death row for allegedly murdering his daughter, Nikki, over twenty years ago. Initially arrested due to his seemingly unemotional response at the hospital and suspicion of shaken baby syndrome, Robertson's case was marred by investigative oversights. Hatfield reveals he later realized Robertson's autism explained his flat affect, and that the medical condition and injuries Nikki suffered were not thoroughly investigated. Hatfield expresses his regret and burden, emphasizing the need for justice reform and the abolition of the death penalty due to human fallibility.