Dossier
Yvonne Woods
Coverage of Yvonne Woods in the Nexus archive.
- Former Colorado analyst pleads guilty in DNA testing scandal
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic analyst pleaded guilty to four felony counts for manipulating DNA test data, undermining hundreds of criminal cases. The misconduct led to overturned convictions, plea deal reductions, and an estimated $11 million in costs, prompting the agency to implement changes.
- Former Colorado crime lab scientist accused of misreporting DNA pleads guilty to reduced charges
A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist pleaded guilty to four felony charges for mishandling DNA evidence in over 30 sexual assault cases, affecting more than 1,000 criminal cases. The plea deal dismissed 100 initial charges in exchange for a potential 16-year prison sentence.