Warner said he ordered the tests because of technological advances that could provide a level of forensic certainty not available in the 1980s."This is an extraordinarily unique circumstance, where technology has advanced significantly and can be applied in the case of someone who consistently maintained his innocence until execution," said Warner, a Democrat who leaves office January 14.
"I believe we must always follow the available facts to a more complete picture of guilt or innocence," Warner said.
This Virginian agrees - it's time for a final resolution of this case.