On Tuesday, former Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) forensic analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods was sentenced to 10 years in prison, closing a yearslong chapter in one of the biggest DNA scandals in decades—although the fallout is far from over.
In an usual sequence of events, forensic genetic genealogy has now identified the remains of a homicide victim from 1981—even though a suspect was convicted of her murder 45 years ago.
DNA analysis completed using evidence from the Kentucky victim’s post-mortem sexual assault kit confirmed what was expected—43-year-old Linda Rutledge was another victim of Brashers.
As we approach the tragic anniversary of the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, the Boulder Police Department is providing its annual update about the ongoing homicide investigation.
The only physical evidence located at the scene of a quadruple assault and homicide of teenagers has been linked to known serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers who, years later, died by suicide during a police standoff—with the same gun he used to murder 13-year-old Amy Ayers on that night in 1991.