Yvonne "Missy" Woods Investigation

Last Update: December 17, 2024

• The comprehensive review of all the cases involving the nearly 30-year career of Yvonne "Missy" Woods has been completed.
• 1003 impacted cases were identified in this process. 
• New information, if discovered, will be thoroughly vetted.
   

June 5, 2024--Colorado Bureau of Investigation Releases Internal Affairs Report into Former Forensic Scientist Missy Woods

March 3, 2024 -- Colorado Bureau of Investigation Releases Findings from Internal Affairs Probe into Laboratory Testing

November 6, 2023 -- Former CBI Scientist Under Investigation 

• September 2023 - Intern Research Project Discovers DNA Anomalies
• October 3, 2023 - CBI Opens Internal Affairs Investigation (Woods Placed on Administrative Leave)
• November 1, 2023 - Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Begins Assisting with Internal Affairs Investigation
• November 6, 2023 - Woods Retires from CBI
• November 7, 2023 - South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Begins Criminal Investigation
• June 5, 2024 - Woods Internal Affairs Report Released
   

Media & Public Open Records Requests: cdps_cbi_cora@state.co.us

If you believe your case is impacted: Contact your legal counsel or the District Attorney's Office where the case was tried. 

Media Inquiries: Rob.Low@state.co.us