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American Released from Death Row After 41 Years Following New DNA Analysis
Douglas Carter, a 71-year-old American man, was released on bail after new DNA analysis showed his genetic material did not match traces found at the crime scene. He had been sentenced to death in 1985 for the murder of Eva Olesen, a conviction based on disputed confessions and witness testimonies that were later revealed to be coerced or false. The Utah Supreme Court previously ruled that a new trial was necessary due to police misconduct during the investigation. While this release does not constitute an acquittal, the case will proceed with further evidence review, and Carter must wear an ankle monitor while awaiting next year's ruling.
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