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

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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 his case. Douglas Carter, now 71 years old, was convicted for the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen.

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