Colorado DNA analyst faces forgery charges; over 500 cases in doubt
GOLDEN, Colorado: A former DNA scientist from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, appeared in court on January 23 to face criminal charges for allegedly tampering with data in over 500 cases.
Problems with her work were found in serious crimes like murder, sexual assault, and robbery, according to investigators.
In two homicide cases, plea deals were offered with lighter sentences