Last Chance for DNA Test Before Execution | Miami News

A 72-year-old man on Florida’s death row is racing against time as his legal team pleads for a last-minute DNA test to potentially exonerate him — just days before his scheduled lethal injection. Convicted in 1996 for a brutal murder, Daniel Conahan Jr. has been requesting forensic analysis since March 2025, but the state court denied his motion after Governor DeSantis signed his death warrant. His lawyers aren’t seeking innocence — just a pause to ensure all evidence is fairly reviewed. With Florida already executing 14 this year, this high-stakes Supreme Court showdown could set a precedent on due process and the finality of capital punishment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c1ed238affd7adfe