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 The Guardian - US · Sep 29
A Utah man who spent 41 years in jail in a 1985 murder case has been ordered released on bail after... 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… The Times of India · Sep 29
Man, 71, to be released after decades on death row following DNA breakthrough Witnesses at his original trial said they had been told to lie in court and were given cash and gifts by police The Independent UK · Sep 28
DNA evidence doesn’t match man who spent decades on death row, Utah prosecutors say Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, was sentenced to death in 1985 after a jury found him guilty of murdering Eva Olesen The Independent UK · Sep 24
Former death row inmate asks Utah judge to dismiss murder case slated for retrial A man who spent decades on death row in Utah is asking a judge to throw out his aggravated murder case The Independent UK · Apr 3
Utah Supreme Court orders new trial for man on death row after police misconduct surfaces The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that “numerous constitutional violations” during the trial and sentencing of a man who spent decades on death row merit a new trial The Independent UK · May 15, 2025