Man accused of first-degree manslaughter withdraws request for additional DNA testing

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – Gregory Landers, 54, of Rapid City is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of Acey Morrison, 30, who was fatally shot in August 2022.

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Landers wrote a letter to Judge Heidi Linngren requesting that additional DNA testing be conducted on the weapon used in the crime, but he withdrew that request in court Friday. He said he didn't want to continue the trial.

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Landers' trial begins November 18.

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