Utah man freed from death row after DNA excludes him from 1985 killing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 09:48 · Archive

Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, has been released from death row in Utah after DNA evidence excluded him from a 1985 murder.

Douglas Stewart Carter, a 71-year-old Black man, has been released on bail from Utah's death row after DNA evidence excluded him from a 1985 killing. He was originally convicted based on a confession and testimony from two witnesses who later recanted, despite no physical evidence linking him to the crime scene. He now awaits a new trial.

How it is being reported

• Utah man, 71, released from death row after DNA evidence excludes him in 1985 killingNew York Post · 29 Sept, 08:13
• Man who spent decades on death row ordered released on bail after no DNA matchCBS News · 29 Sept, 01:58

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