Too bad, kid.
Root and branch.
Oh wow
I read through his spiritual advisor’s comments. He is still claiming to be innocent.
From what I understand of DNA testing, it should be able to eliminate his father beyond a reasonable doubt and establish that he was the one.
While I would never rule out rogue individuals within the state falsifying evidence, I think the solution is to make a capital crim of the falsification of evidence and cooperation with the falsification of evidence in the case of a capital crime.
I’d be more impressed if he had waived his appeal while showing contrition, but that’s because I am inclined to think that he is guilty. If he is truly innocent, God will reward him. Even if he is living a falsehood, he deserves commendation for getting the show on the road and I pray that he will (or did) receive and respond to the necessary grace at the hour of death.