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Death Row Veteran Returns to Court | Salt Lake City News
After nearly 40 years on death row, Douglas Carter is set for a new trial after Utah’s Supreme Court overturned his 1985 conviction—finding police misconduct and no physical evidence tying him to the murder of Eva Olesen. Now, attorneys clash over whether his confession can be used, whether he must submit DNA, and if he should be released on bail. A judge ordered Carter to provide a DNA sample, sparking outrage from the victim’s family, who fear his freedom will reopen trauma and endanger their safety. While they insist Carter remains guilty, his defense argues the confession was coerced…
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