The life of a Texas inmate was temporarily spared just hours before his scheduled death.

Robert Roberson was arrested back in 2002 for the death of his 2-year-old daughter. He was scheduled to receive a lethal injection this past week after sitting on death row for nearly 20 years.

However, due to new revelations in his case, Roberson's legal team managed to save his life and stop his scheduled death- at least, for the time being.

Back in 2002, Roberson was convicted of killing Nikki Curtis in what was deemed shaken baby syndrome. However, new evidence could indicate that there were other issues at play that would prove Roberson had nothing to do with his daughter's death.

Roberson had rushed Nikki to the hospital after discovering she was unconscious the morning after she had fallen out of her bed. Nikki would later die at the hospital in what medical staff claimed was due to shaken baby syndrome, which would ultimately have ROberson arrested and convicted.

However, new evidence suggests Roberson had nothing to do with his daughter's death. Reports say that Nikki's injuries were not consistent with shaken baby syndrome and there was another startling and possibly overlooked piece of evidence that is being put into consideration.

Nikki had been suffering from pneumonia, and sepsis, and had been given multiple medications that are now understood to be too strong for children.

However, medical staff strongly believe Roberson was exhibiting signs of guilt due to his behavior in the emergency room. Although, his unusual behavior could be explained by his autism, which was undiagnosed at the time.

The Texas Supreme Court issued a temporary stay of his execution and a new date must be set, giving his lawyers time to build a case for his innocence.

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