Utah man jailed 41 years in murder case ordered released after new DNA tests
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…
A Utah judge recently ordered the release of 71-year-old Douglas Stewart Carter from death row after new DNA evidence failed to link him to the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen. Carter, who spent decades on death row for the crime, was convicted based on a coerced confession and two witnesses who later recanted their statements. The Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial last year due to misconduct by investigators.
No physical evidence linked Carter to the crime scene, and his defense team claimed that he was subjected to a false confession after threats from police. Carter will be required to wear a GPS monitor and avoid contact with Olesen's family after his release.
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