Colorado Lab Worker Who Faked DNA Evidence Sentenced to 10 Years

A Colorado lab analyst, Yvonne "Missy" Woods, was sentenced September 8, 2026 to 10 years in prison. She pleaded guilty to lying under oath, forging records, and tampering with DNA evidence — the genetic material used to identify suspects. Her actions affected 317 criminal cases, including murders and sexual assaults. One murder conviction was thrown out; two defendants got shorter sentences. Fixing the damage will cost over $11 million and take at least ten years.