31-Mar-2024

Colorado Forensic Analysts Manipulate DNA Data

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) revealed that “Yvonne ʻMissyʼ Woods manipulated data in the DNA testing process, posting incomplete test results in some cases.” CBIʼs investigation potentially implicated another government analyst who “may have also manipulated DNA testing data.”

“Public trust in our institutions is critical to the fulfillment of our mission,” said CBI Director Chris Schaefer. “Our actions in rectifying this unprecedented breach of trust will be thorough and transparent.”

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