DNA Lies Could Undo Life Sentence | Denver News

A former DNA analyst’s perjury conviction could shatter the foundation of a 2014 murder case — Ryan Hicks, serving life without parole for killing his housemate David Noren, is fighting for a new trial after his key witness, Yvonne Woods, admitted to falsifying DNA reports and hiding critical evidence. With prosecutors withholding files to protect Woods’ pending sentencing, Hicks’ new attorney is demanding all records to reopen the case — potentially exposing a deadly flaw in the DNA evidence that sealed his fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10a7e39d094617ef