Michael Clark's Murder Conviction Vacated Amid DNA Analyst Misconduct

Michael Clark's 2012 conviction for the 1994 murder of Marty Grisham has been vacated due to misconduct by former Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst Missy Woods. Woods, who is accused of manipulating DNA data in over 800 cases, including Clark's, is facing multiple charges. Independent DNA testing recently conducted showed inconsistencies that excluded Clark, contradicting the original evidence used to convict him. The Boulder County District Attorney's Office has stated that, despite the weight of the original evidence, the totality of the issues warrants vacating the conviction and potentially granting Clark a new trial. Clark's bond has been reinstated at $100,000, and he is eligible for release pending a status conference. The DA plans to re-evaluate the evidence and determine if the case can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a second trial.