Attorneys for Daniel Conahan Jr., a 72-year-old man on Florida’s death row, have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to delay his scheduled execution, set for Thursday. Conahan was convicted in 1996 for the murder of Richard Montgomery, whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Charlotte County, Florida—a location known for being a dumping ground filled with trash. Prosecutors say Conahan paid Montgomery to pose for nude photos and then killed him. Conahan has denied any involvement in the killing. Conahan’s legal team has requested DNA testing of evidence collected from the crime scene and from Montgomery’s body, arguing that the results could "conclusively establish that he is not responsible for the death." This request has been pending since March 2025. However, just 24 hours after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant for Conahan on August 11, a state postconviction court denied the motion for DNA testing. The attorneys have emphasized that Conahan is not claiming innocence or seeking release from prison, but rather a temporary halt to his execution to allow the Supreme Court to review the case. The legal battle highlights ongoing debates over the use of DNA evidence in capital cases and the rights of death row inmates to seek new evidence that could challenge their convictions. Conahan's attorneys argue that the denial of DNA testing may have prevented a thorough review of his case, potentially leading to an execution based on incomplete or outdated evidence. Florida has carried out 14 executions this year, making it one of the most active states in the U.S. in terms of capital punishment. The Supreme Court’s decision on whether to stay Conahan’s execution will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for how such cases are handled in the future.