Man released on bail after 41 years on death row
Summary
Douglas Stewart Carter was released on bail after spending 41 years on death row for a murder in Utah. New DNA evidence showed he was not connected to the crime, and a court ordered a new trial due to earlier investigation problems.Key Facts
- Carter was convicted for killing Eva Olesen in Utah in 1985 and sentenced to death.
- He always said his signed confession was forced during police questioning.
- The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial in 2023 because of police misconduct.
- DNA tests excluded Carter as the source of blood and genetic material found at the scene.
- Two witnesses who helped convict Carter admitted they were pressured and paid to lie.
- Evidence pointing to the victim’s husband was not shared with prosecutors initially.
- Carter must wear a GPS monitor while out on bail but faces objections from the victim’s family.
- Carter’s defense lawyers want the case dismissed based on this new evidence.
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