Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas death row inmate, allowing him to seek DNA testing that might prove he shouldn't be executed. Gutierrez was convicted of killing an 85-year-old woman during a robbery, but he claims DNA evidence will show he was not involved.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court decided 6-3 in favor of Ruben Gutierrez.
- Gutierrez wants DNA testing to show he is not guilty of a murder he was sentenced to death for.
- The murder victim was an 85-year-old woman named Escolastica Harrison.
- Prosecutors claim the murder took place during a robbery aimed at stealing over $600,000.
- Gutierrez's lawyers say no physical evidence links him to the crime.
- Two other people were also charged in connection with the murder.
- Gutierrez had previous execution dates postponed, including one due to a request for a spiritual adviser.
- The Supreme Court had previously stayed his execution shortly before it was to occur.
