A former lab scientist at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, faces felony charges for falsifying DNA tests in over 654 cases, impacting investigations into serious crimes such as murder and sexual assault. The misconduct was discovered during an internal investigation started after an intern noticed discrepancies in data records. Woods admitted to manipulating results to speed up the process and meet workloads. Her actions could result in significant financial costs to the bureau and have left Colorado's courts burdened with re-evaluating numerous cases, potentially affecting the outcomes of many previous convictions.
Woods allegedly falsified DNA test results to expedite cases and reduce workload, impacting hundreds of investigations and prompting extensive retesting efforts.
Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne Woods faces felony charges for tampering with DNA evidence in over 654 cases, including severe crimes.
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