State v. Bonnell (Slip Opinion)

*176 {¶ 1} Melvin Bonnell appeals from the denial of his second application for DNA testing, following his conviction and death sentence for the 1987 murder of Robert Eugene Bunner. He presents two propositions of law for our consideration. We lack jurisdiction to consider the first proposition of law and conclude that Bonnell has failed to show that any of the evidence he sought to have tested could yield a result that would be outcome determinative. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

Factual and Procedural Background

Bonnell's conviction and direct…