Commonwealth v. Davis

STEINBERG, J,

On Februaiy 1, 2005, the petitioner, Tierre Davis, filed a “Motion for post-conviction DNA testing” pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. §9543.1. His motion, which appears to be partially preprinted and partially written in hand, alleges that blood, and a “hair strand” were never tested. He also alleges that a “rape kit” was “ceased” [sic] as evidence and tested. Finally, it is alleged that the 3-year-old victim, T.D., could not identify the perpetrator.

On March 25, 1999, the petitioner was found guilty after a trial by jury of physically and sexually abusing his biological daughter, T.D. Her…