State v. Holt

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS No. 127,534 STATE OF KANSAS, Appellee, v. STANTON HOLT, Appellant. SYLLABUS BY THE COURT K.S.A. 21-2512(c) does not mandate DNA testing based on a mere allegation that testing could produce exculpatory evidence. District courts must assess the possibility that testing could produce exculpatory evidence, and this may entail both factual findings and conclusions of law. Appeal from Geary District Court; KEITH L. COLLETT, judge. Oral argument held April 29, 2025. Opinion filed August 8, 2025. Affirmed. Kristen B. Patty, of Wichita, argued the cause and…