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A man is nearing his end on death row. The detective who helped put him there regrets it.

Robert Roberson has been on death row for over 20 years after he was convicted of killing his young daughter. Now, the people who put him behind bars and other lawmakers are pushing for the governor to grant him clemency ahead of his scheduled execution on Oct. 17, 2024. The Texas Chair of the Board of Pardons and Paroles will make a decision regarding Roberson's clemency on Oct. 16.

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