Kim Kardashian Visits San Quentin Death Row Inmate According to TMZ, Kardashian spent two hours at the prison while speaking with convicted murderer Kevin Cooper. The 61-year-old inmate was convicted of four murders in 1985 but has always claimed to be innocent. Kardashian, who is studying to become a lawyer, has made criminal justice her focal point. The reality star is convinced that Cooper was framed and has requested that his DNA be retested. According to TMZ, California Governor Gavin Newson has ordered the DNA testing, but the results have yet to be revealed. Gov. Newsom has also suspended all death row executions while he is in office.