SCOTUS BLOG Part #3: Inside Texas–Dallas D.A. “without a doubt” would test DNA evidence
"... It seems that in the pursuit of truth, like real estate, location is everything. Had convicted murderer Henry Skinner requested post-conviction DNA testing in Dallas instead of Pampa, where the triple homicide occurred, the Supreme Court would not be hearing arguments in Skinner v Switzer this Wednesday — or any other time.
"While Pampa’s District Attorney Lynn Switzer decided to “stand firm” and deny access to the Skinner evidence, 370 miles away, in Dallas, fellow chief prosecutor Craig Watkins, takes an opposite stance. “If I was faced with that decision, it would be an easy one,” he told me recently. “Without a doubt, I would test all the evidence. Whether Mr. Skinner waived his right to test the evidence at his trial is irrelevant. Whether justice has been served is what’s relevant. ...” [RESTOF SCOTUSblog STORY]
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I would not be surprised one bit if the DNA evidence in question, if tested, ultimately confirmed SKINNER's guilt.
Why not just test the evidence? Respondent's counsel have shared a podcast with SCOTUSblog describing the argument against testing. Listen @ Argument day podcast with respondent’s counsel in Skinner v. Switzer.
