Reply #90: No harm at all,

[Blue_In_AK]

and I am in favor of DNA testing, but in this case it really wouldn't make much difference anyway. If the semen in the condom belonged to Mr. Osborne, it would only add to the massive amount of evidence already against him, but if it WASN'T his, it would only prove that he wasn't wearing that condom. The area of town where this crime took place is known for backseat fun and games, and I've often seen condoms laying around on the ground there.

But because of this case, there are moves afoot in Alaska to bring us in line with other states that permit DNA testing long after conviction. And, of course, DNA testing is routinely done now in newer cases.