October 20, 1999

CPS Intervention at Birth

November 16, 1999

Protracted Custody Battle Begins

November 16, 2001

Robert, New to the Scene, Is Awarded Custody by Agreement

January 28-31, 2002

Nikki’s Last Illness

January 31-February 01, 2002

“Child Abuse Expert” Hypothesizes “Shaken Impact Syndrome”

February 01, 2002

Arrest Warrant Issued Even Before Autopsy Performed

February 02, 2002

Autopsy Performed and Report Prepared

February 04, 2002

Bowmans Seek Court Intervention

June 14, 2002

Anderson County District Attorney Announces Intend to Seek Death Penalty

September 04, 2002

Jury Selection Begins

February 03, 2003

Robert Rejects Plea Deal, Insists on Innocence

February 11, 2003

Jury Reaches Guilty Verdict

February 14, 2003

Robert Sentenced to Death

2003-2016

Years passed with Robert on death row and no meaningful investigation undertaken in his case

June 8, 2016

Robert Scheduled for Execution—But 11th-Hour Stay Granted

June 16, 2016

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Stops Robert’s Execution

December 13, 2016

State Files Its Response

July 06, 2018

Motion Filed Seeking Lost Head Scans

August 13, 2018

Evidentiary Hearing Begins—and Abruptly Pauses

May 11, 2020

Evidentiary Hearing to Resume