A tranquil scene in Saguache County where recent significant discoveries have been made.
Barry Morphew has been indicted for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were found in Saguache County, Colorado. This new indictment follows previous charges that were dropped due to misconduct. Key evidence linking Barry to the crime includes tranquilizers found in Suzanne’s bone marrow and a tranquilizer gun uncovered at their home. As legal proceedings continue, Barry maintains his innocence amidst ongoing scrutiny and public interest in the case.
Colorado – Barry Morphew has been indicted again for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, after her remains were discovered in Colorado’s Saguache County. The indictment was announced on June 20, 2025, revealing that the investigation evolved significantly since Suzanne’s disappearance on May 10, 2020, also known as Mother’s Day.
Barry Morphew was arrested on June 18, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona, after a traffic stop following a grand jury indictment. He had previously settled in Cave Creek, Arizona, after murder charges against him were dropped in 2022 due to prosecutorial misconduct.
Law enforcement reported that Suzanne Morphew’s remains were found on September 22, 2023, buried in a shallow grave near Highway 17. The recent indictment highlighted the findings from Suzanne’s bone marrow, which contained three tranquilizing drugs: butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine (BAM), commonly used to sedate deer. Evidence indicated that Barry was the only individual in the area with a prescription for these substances at the time of Suzanne’s disappearance.
Following his indictment, Barry was given a cash-only bond set at $3 million and waived his extradition back to Colorado. Since then, law enforcement has pursued justice for Suzanne Morphew with greater urgency, uncovering critical evidence associated with Barry Morphew’s potential involvement in her death. This evidence includes the discovery of a tranquilizer gun and used needle caps at their marital home.
The case against Barry Morphew originally began in 2020 after Suzanne’s mysterious disappearance prompted an extensive investigation. Despite the initial charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence brought against him in 2021, all allegations were dismissed before trial in 2022. Later developments have pushed authorities to re-examine the case following the discovery of significant new evidence.
In Arizona, Barry Morphew changed his identity, going by several aliases including “Bruce” and “Lee Moore.” Local bar patrons noted that he often flirted with women in the area. Additionally, reports confirmed that Barry was living in the Stardust Trailer Park and was not licensed to work as a landscaper in the state.
Witness accounts from the time of Suzanne’s disappearance raised questions about Barry’s whereabouts on May 10, 2020. Investigators have pointed out inconsistencies in his statements, further intensifying the scrutiny surrounding him.
At the time Suzanne disappeared, she and Barry were facing marital issues, as indicated by text messages exchanged between them. Despite the charges against their father, Barry’s daughters reportedly continue to support him throughout the ongoing legal battles.
As the case unfolds, Barry Morphew, through his attorney, continues to profess his innocence, asserting that authorities are moving toward a predetermined conclusion regarding their investigation. The judicial process regarding the indictment is set to move forward, as law enforcement remains committed to seeking justice for Suzanne Morphew.
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