Forensics & Evidence

22+ hour, 54+ min ago   (729+ words) Digital evidence is now part of almost every criminal investigation, from mobile phones and body-worn video to cloud storage and encrypted messaging apps. As the volume of data continues to grow, police forces face increasing pressure to investigate cases more…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (264+ words) Along with online trials, the digitization and presentation of evidence in courtrooms are increasingly emphasized. Videos, images, crime scene diagrams, and documents related to the case are presented live in court. This approach helps clarify the content of the case,…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (208+ words) According to The Guardian’s report, Yvonne ‘Missy’ Woods, who worked for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to perjury, cybercrime, forgery and attempting to influence a public servant. Prosecutors reviewed hundreds of cases involving homicide, sexual assault and robbery…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (300+ words) A former forensic analyst has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after DNA data manipulation was found linked to hundreds of criminal cases in Colorado. According to The Guardian’s report, Yvonne ‘Missy’ Woods, who worked for the Colorado Bureau of…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (637+ words) A former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to manipulating DNA evidence and official records in a scandal that has forced authorities to revisit more than 1,000 criminal cases, including hundreds involving…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (702+ words) In a shocking case out of Colorado, a crime lab analyst has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for […]...

4+ day, 25+ min ago   (565+ words) Over 1,000 criminal cases have been called into question over scientist’s conduct. A 29-year employee of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has pleaded guilty to four felonies, including manipulating DNA results. Over 1,000 criminal cases have been called into question since an…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (691+ words) When investigators arrive at a crime scene, they do not always find human DNA. Hair from a dog, blood from a cat, or traces of livestock can link a suspect to a location, identify poached wildlife, or resolve disputes over…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (555+ words) (The Center Square) - A 29-year employee of the Colorado Bureau of Investigations has pleaded guilty to four felonies, including manipulating DNA results. Over 1,000 criminal cases have been called into question since an investigation into former CBI Forensic Scientist Yvonne “Missy…...

4+ day, 52+ min ago   (489+ words) GOLDEN – A judge sentenced a former forensic analyst for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to 10 years in prison on Tuesday after authorities said her manipulation of DNA data raised questions about the validity of hundreds of criminal cases. Yvonne “Missy…...