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- 1Judge orders release of former Utah death row inmate after 41 years▼Judge orders release of former Utah death row inmate after 41 years — but aggravated murder charge remains
A Utah judge has ordered the release of a former death row inmate after more than four decades behind bars, but the aggravated murder charge against him remains in place. The ruling frees the man while the underlying case is not fully resolved, leaving his legal status uncertain. The case, spanning 41 years, is drawing attention as one of the longest-running criminal matters in the state.
- 2Former Utah death row inmate released, murder charge still pending▼Former Utah death row inmate walked out of jail — but aggravated murder charge remains
A former Utah death row inmate has been released from jail, but the aggravated murder charge against him remains in place. Reports say he walked out of custody despite the case not being resolved, leaving the legal proceedings open. The development is drawing attention to the long-running case and questions about why the charge has yet to be dropped or taken to trial.