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Utah Supreme Court Orders Retrial for Douglas Carter's Murder Case
4/4/2026
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Story summary
- The Utah Supreme Court ordered a retrial of Douglas Stewart Carter for aggravated murder due to investigators' misconduct.
- Carter was convicted in 1985 for Eva Olesen's murder, despite no physical evidence.
- The defense says his confession was coerced and witnesses were pressured to testify.
- A bond hearing is set for June.
- Prosecutors say the case should not be dismissed and have not yet responded to the defense's motion.
