Prosecutors not dropping 1985 murder charges after DNA points away from Douglas Carter

Case not dismissed: Doug Carter returns to court for more debate over evidence, DNA testing

Doug Carter came to Provo’s 4th District Court smiling big Tuesday morning, but his attorneys were frustrated.

Prosecutors to pursue Douglas Carter's 1985 murder case

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah prosecutors announced Tuesday they will continue to pursue a case against a former Utah death row inmate who was released last month after more than 40 years in prison. Douglas Carter, now 71, had been convicted of the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen, 57, […] The post Prosecutors to pursue Douglas Carter’s 1985 murder case first appeared on Gephardt Daily.

Prosecutors said DNA testing would resolve this Utah murder case. They’re still pursuing the man who didn’t match.

A prosecutor said DNA testing would settle Douglas Carter’s case. The results didn’t match him — but Utah County prosecutors are still considering another trial for the former death row inmate.

Former Utah death row inmate expected in court as future of murder case remains uncertain

A former Utah death row inmate who had his murder conviction overturned after 40 years in prison is expected back in court for hearing regarding the future of h

Prosecutors not dropping 1985 murder charges after DNA points away from Douglas Carter

The case against Douglas Carter is moving toward a trial next summer. The man who is now out on bail attended a hearing on Tuesday where attorneys talked about various motions filed in his case.

Judge to decide whether to continue murder case against Douglas Stewart Carter

More DNA testing is needed before a judge decides whether to continue the murder case against Douglas Stewart Carter.