"Forensic Scientist's DNA Manipulation Scandal Rocks Colorado Criminal Justice System"
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A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, manipulated DNA test results in hundreds of cases from 2008 through 2023, prompting further investigation into her work dating back to 1994. While the bureau did not find that she falsified DNA matches or fabricated DNA profiles, 652 cases were affected by her data manipulation. A separate criminal investigation into Woods is ongoing, and the CBI is conducting an audit of all DNA analysts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of its records.
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