Current Events > Bureau of Investigation finds DNA scientist manipulated data in hundreds of case

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/09/us/colorado-bureau-of-investigation-data-scientist-manipulation-case/index.html

Colorado Bureau of Investigation finds DNA scientist manipulated data in hundreds of cases over decades

A now-former forensic scientist with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) manipulated or omitted DNA test results in hundreds of cases, an internal affairs investigation found, which prompted a full review of her work during her nearly 30-year career at the agency.

The CBI released the findings of the investigation into Yvonne Missy Woods Friday, which concluded Woods handling of DNA testing data affected 652 cases between 2008 and 2023, including posting incomplete results in some cases. A review of her work from 1994 to 2008 is also underway, according to the CBI.

This discovery puts all of her work in question, and CBI is in the process of reviewing all her previous work for data manipulation to ensure the integrity of all CBI laboratory results, the agency said. CBI brought in third-party investigative resources to protect the integrity of the inquiry.

Woods, a 29-year veteran of the agencys crime lab, was placed on administrative leave in October after the CBI became aware DNA sample testing performed by Woods may have deviated from standard operating procedures, the agency said. She didnt perform any laboratory work thereafter and retired on November 6, it said.
A separate criminal investigation into Woods conduct is ongoing, and the CBI said it continues to work with law enforcement agencies across the state.

Life in prison.

Wooden horse

bruh

Very unlikely this was a rogue actor situation let's be real.

Doe posted...

Very unlikely this was a rogue actor situation let's be real.

Analyst trained generations of scientists, attorney says

Apparently she trained generations of people how to do it like her

That's seriously horrifying. Not only can we assume innocents were convicted, this could also undermine trust in legitimate DNA testing. Under the jail is too nice a place for her.

Hold on, someone working for the cops did something shady that completely fucked over a bunch of people. Color me motherfucking shocked.

When the fascists take over, we are all so fucked

Now people will file to have their convictions overturned, or the state will decide to retroactively expunge those sentences.

This lady needs to be sent to prison

But...why?

Much better article:

https://apnews.com/article/colorado-dna-scientist-manipulated-data-6d65de79a3975302190e5647ee430a24

Looks like her motivation was laziness, not intentional malice. So she fudged data or didn't do due diligence so that she could grt through it quicker/more easily.