Man who spent decades on death row ordered released on bail after no DNA match
Summary
A Utah judge ordered the release on bail of Douglas Stewart Carter, a 71-year-old man who spent decades on death row for a 1985 murder, after new DNA tests showed no match to him. Prosecutors dropped plans to seek the death penalty, and Carter will wear a GPS monitor and stay away from the victim's family while awaiting a new trial.Key Facts
- Douglas Stewart Carter was convicted in 1985 for the murder of Eva Olesen and sentenced to death.
- A Utah Supreme Court ordered a new trial in 2025 due to police misconduct in the original case.
- Carter always claimed his confession was forced and said he was innocent.
- New DNA evidence from the crime scene does not match Carter.
- Prosecutors decided not to seek the death penalty in the retrial.
- Carter’s bail was set with conditions including wearing a GPS monitor and avoiding the victim’s family.
- Two witnesses who initially testified against Carter later said they were paid and gave false statements.
- Carter will receive therapy to help with the trauma caused by his long time in prison.
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