Utah death-row prisoner released after new DNA analysis of 1985 killing
Douglas Carter, 71, who has spent more than four decades on death row, released on bail until new trial begins
TL;DR
- Douglas Carter, 71, has been released on bail after spending over 40 years on Utah's death row.
- Newly analyzed DNA evidence from the 1985 homicide of Eva Olesen excluded Carter as a match.
- Carter was convicted based on a confession and witness testimony, with no initial physical evidence linking him to the crime.
- A judge ordered his release with a GPS monitoring device until a new trial, scheduled for 2027.
- Despite the DNA results, the victim's family seeks justice and expressed concerns about Carter's release.