Schaefer says they notified Colorado district attorneys and retested DNA in the cases where DAs requested it -- just 14 so far. He admits CBI has not notified defense attorneys, victims or defendants, some of whom were convicted and sent to prison on the basis of the evidence.
A former CBI DNA analyst was criminally charged for over a year after the agency learned about mishandled or manipulated evidence. Yvonne "Missy" Woods faces over 100 separate charges related to over 1,
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist appeared in court Thursday to face criminal charges over data tampering that authorities said raises questions about the validity of more than 500 cases.
On a December day in 2017, Maggie Long ran home to pick up cookies for an event at her high school in rural Colorado. Her family’s home was damaged that day in a fire, and the 17-year-old’s body was found inside.
Yvonne Woods, a former lab scientist at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, altered DNA test results and compromised hundreds of cases, prosecutors say.
COSTILLA COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Officials are investigating a possible animal attack that left someone dead. The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office said they are investigating this alongside the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Southern Colorado officials investigate a death possibly caused by an animal attack in Sangre De Cristo Ranches.
Missy Woods retired from CBI in lieu of termination in late 2023 after the agency discovered widespread problems in her work.
Jefferson County Court Judge Graham Peper reduced former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods’ $50,000 cash-only bail to allow for a surety bond during a brief court
The state Supreme Court will decide whether a Douglas County judge has the authority to compel the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to release data related to the misconduct of a disgraced DNA analyst whose work affected numerous criminal cases.
The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office said its agency, along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is investigating a possibly deadly animal attack. It happened in the Sangre De Cristo Ranches. The sheriff’s office said it is still waiting for the official cause of death from the El Paso County Coroner.
Former Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA analyst Yvonne Missy Woods in court for allegedly mishandling evidence.