"Colorado DNA Analyst's Manipulated Data Raises Doubt in Hundreds of Criminal Cases"
TL;DR
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted an internal investigation into a former DNA scientist, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, and found that she manipulated data and posted incomplete test results in DNA testing processes. The investigation revealed that Woods omitted facts in official criminal justice records and tampered with DNA testing results, impacting 652 cases between 2008 and 2023. The CBI is conducting a comprehensive audit of all DNA analysis to ensure the accuracy and completeness of its records and is implementing process and procedural changes to enhance the integrity of its testing processes.
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- Colorado Bureau of Investigation finds manipulated data, incomplete results in DNA testing process CBS Colardo
- Colorado's Star DNA Analyst Intentionally Manipulated Data, Investigation Finds The Wall Street Journal
- Hundreds of convictions in doubt after review of scientist’s work NewsNation Now
- Colorado finds DNA scientist cut corners, raising questions in hundreds of criminal cases Yahoo! Voices
- CBI scientist altered, deleted data in DNA tests in at least 650 cases, internal investigation finds The Denver Post
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