Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist, faces 102 felony charges for allegedly manipulating, deleting, and altering DNA testing data in over 1,000 criminal cases during her 29-year career. Woods surrendered to authorities after charges were filed and her bail was reduced to allow for a surety bond. The case has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the Colorado criminal justice system.
Tamara Dean Harney, left, and her husband, KC Harney, speak to the media at the Jefferson County Government Center after former Colorado Bureau of Investigation scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods’ first court appearance in Golden on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
The judge cited Woods’ extensive efforts to quickly turn herself in on the 102 felony charges as justification for the change. He declined to issue the personal recognizance bond that Woods sought due to the seriousness of the accusations against her. Woods appeared virtually from jail for her first appearance Thursday and did not speak. She was represented by Lindsay Brown, who said she recently took over the case. Prosecutor Darren Kafka did not object to the reduced bail. He asked that Woods be required to turn in her passport, which the judge later ordered.. She deleted, omitted or manipulated DNA data in at least 1,003 criminal cases during her 29-year career, the CBI found in an internal investigation.
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