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State argues it alone should investigate leftover evidence after overturned 1985 murder conviction

By KSL · November 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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The state argues it should solely investigate leftover evidence after a 1985 murder. Defense claims DNA results exonerate Carter, challenging the validity of his confession. Prosecutors oppose defense's request for forensic genealogy testing, citing evidence preservation.

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