 The 47-year-old inmate was condemned for the 1998 stabbing of 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison. Gutierrez said he did not kill the woman and has long sought DNA testing he claims would help prove he had no role in her death. The brief order from the high court said its stay of execution would remain in effect until the justices decide whether they should review his appeal request. I'm Haya Panjwani.