Early Life and Education of Robert Roberson case: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Robert Roberson case. From birth to education, explore key events.

Robert Leslie Roberson III is an American man sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of his two-year-old daughter. Accused of fatally assaulting and shaking the child, Roberson was convicted of capital murder in 2003 and given the death penalty. He has since lost his appeals. His execution, initially set for October 17, 2024, is now rescheduled for October 16, 2025.

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November 10, 1966: Robert Roberson Born

Robert Leslie Roberson III was born on November 10, 1966, in Wood County, Texas.

October 20, 1999: Birth of Nikki Michelle Curtis

On October 20, 1999, Nikki Michelle Curtis, Robert Roberson's daughter, was born and initially entrusted to her maternal grandparents.

January 31, 2002: Nikki Curtis Hospitalized

On January 31, 2002, Robert Roberson brought his injured two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, to the hospital, claiming she fell from her bed. Despite medical efforts, Nikki was pronounced dead.

February 21, 2003: Roberson Convicted of Capital Murder

On February 21, 2003, Robert Roberson was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death by an Anderson County jury for the death of his daughter.

July 22, 2007: Appeal Dismissed

On July 22, 2007, Robert Roberson's appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals was dismissed, upholding his capital murder conviction.

June 21, 2016: Execution Date Scheduled

Robert Roberson was initially scheduled to be executed on June 21, 2016, after exhausting all his appeals against the death sentence.

January 11, 2023: Court Rejects Intervention

On January 11, 2023, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decided there was insufficient basis to intervene in Robert Roberson's case, maintaining his death row status and conviction.

October 2, 2023: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeal

On October 2, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected another appeal from Robert Roberson regarding his conviction and death sentence.

September 11, 2024: Appeal Rejected

On September 11, 2024, Robert Roberson's appeal to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals was rejected, as he sought to overturn his conviction and sentence, citing innocence and undiagnosed autism.

October 8, 2024: New Hearing Granted

On October 8, 2024, Robert Roberson was granted a new hearing of his appeal against the death sentence.

October 11, 2024: Appeal Dismissed

On October 11, 2024, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Robert Roberson's appeal against his death sentence.

October 15, 2024: Appeal Rejected and Subpoena Approved

On October 15, 2024, Judge Alfonso Charles rejected Robert Roberson's appeal to vacate his death warrant. On the same date, the Texas Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence approved a subpoena to allow Roberson to testify before a Texas House committee regarding his case.

June 17, 2025: Motion for New Execution Date

On June 17, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lodged a second motion to seek a new execution date for Robert Roberson, after the prosecution of the case was transferred to his office.