Utah man jailed 41 years in murder case ordered released after new DNA tests
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After spending 41 years on death row for the murder of Eva Olesen, Douglas Stewart Carter is finally released on bail following new DNA evidence proving his innocence. The Utah Supreme Court acknowledged serious police misconduct in the case. Although some family members of the v...
After spending 41 years on death row for the murder of Eva Olesen, Douglas Stewart Carter is finally released on bail following new DNA evidence proving his innocence. The Utah Supreme Court acknowledged serious police misconduct in the case. Although some family members of the victim have raised concerns regarding his bail, a retrial is set for 2027, with defense lawyers hopeful to have all charges dismissed.
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