DNA tops in Colorado

On the list of important Colorado stories nominated for news editors top 10 picks are events surrounding the Presidential election, a DNA match found in the murder Susannah Chase and DNA no match results released mis-convicted murderer Timothy Masters from prison and cleared JonBenet's parents of suspicion.

Colorado's Top Stories for 2008
Associated Press
December 3, 2008

"Editors:

It's time to vote on the top Colorado news and business stories of 2008. Here are some nominees, in no particular order, and write-in candidates (space at the bottom) are welcome. Please rank them from 1-10. One ballot per news organization, please...

Timothy Masters is freed from prison in the 1987 killing of Peggy Hettrick after DNA tests find someone else

Boulder County officials clear John and Patsy Ramsey in the 1996 death of their daughter, JonBenet.

Using DNA evidence, police arrest Diego Olmos-Alcalde in the 1997 rape and beating death of University of Colorado senior Susannah Chase....."