25 Investigates: Determining Death, the case of Robert Pearson
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and last updated 2021-05-11 01:30:18-04
WACO, TX â The death of a Waco icon, declared dead twice in one day, has raised many questions about where the death investigation into the passing of Robert Pearson went wrong, and how anyone could have missed that the man remained alive hours after being declared dead the first time.
25 News takes a look inside the case even though investigative agencies have slammed the door shut not only on what happened but even on the most basic questions of how a man gets declared dead twice.
Waco community remembers Robert Pearson as more than just a shoe shiner
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and last updated 2021-05-05 19:13:44-04
WACO, TX â Robert Pearson was well known in the community for his shoe-shining business. But he was known for also being a good man with a great attitude, he always had a smile on his face and loved talking to new people.
Pearson passed away at his apartment Monday after being declared dead only to find out he was alive and rushed to the hospital where he later passed and declared dead for a second time.
With the community in mourning, some look back on the memories they made while Pearson was still here.