This page is being created to consolidate all of the information related to the investigation involving Yvonne "Missy" Woods.
Updated News
Last Update: August 27, 2024
- The review of the paper casefiles from 1994 thru 2008 continues. The review team has made significant progress, and updates will be provided as information becomes available.
- To date, 809 impacted cases have been identified.
News Releases
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
Timeline of Events
- 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
General Information
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