Neb. CSI Chief Convicted of Evidence Tampering

[Soylent Brice]

Neb. crime scene investigator accused of planting blood in car convicted of evidence tampering


Douglas County CSI David Kofoed leaves the courthouse and heads for his car in Plattsmouth, Neb.(Robert Becker/Lincoln Journal Star/AP Photo)

A judge on Tuesday convicted a top crime scene investigator of evidence tampering, after prosecutors argued that the investigator planted blood from a slaying victim in a car linked to two innocent suspects to bolster the case against them.

Cass County District Judge Randall Rehmeier said he didn't believe Douglas County CSI director David Kofoed's excuse that the victim's blood ended up in the car because of a sloppy mistake. Rehmeier said there was enough evidence to show that Kofoed intentionally planted fake evidence.

The verdict drew gasps from those in the courtroom, mostly Kofoed's fellow investigators and other supporters. Kofoed left the courtroom immediately following the announcement.

Kofoed, 53, faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine at his May sentencing hearing. He remains free on bond.

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[Tesha]

1. This story is certainly worthy of note! (NT)

[Soylent Brice]

4. my sentiments as well. n/t

[Flaneur]

2. Cops planting evidence? I'm shocked, shocked, I tell you.

What's really shocking is one actually getting nailed for it.

[Soylent Brice]

3. *wrong place*