Four years after the disappearance of Colorado mother of two Suzanne Morphew in 2020, her case took a tragic turn when her remains were found in October 2023. The most recent update in the case was provided by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on April 29, stating that Suzanne died from homicide in the setting of drug intoxication. Suzanne’s husband and father of her daughters, Barry Morphew, and his attorney expressed frustration over the lack of answers and justice in the case, as well as the false accusations faced by Barry during the investigation.
Suzanne’s loved ones are gathering to remember her at Poncha Town Hall in Poncha Springs, Colorado, where her remains were located in Moffat, Saguache County, about 45 miles away from her home in Maysville. The Chaffee County Medical Examiner determined that her homicide occurred due to drug intoxication from sedatives that Barry had previously mentioned using for hunting with a tranquilizer gun. The case has been marked with disputes between prosecutors and Barry’s defense team, including initial murder charges against Barry in 2021 that were later dropped. No other arrests have been made in connection with Suzanne’s murder.
In 2023, Barry’s legal team filed a lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators, accusing them of violating his constitutional rights during the investigation. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the 12th Judicial District Attorney Anne Kelly, who will determine if additional charges can be brought forward following the discovery of Suzanne’s remains in Saguache County. Despite the findings in Suzanne’s autopsy, Barry maintains his innocence in his wife’s death, with his attorney suggesting that Suzanne was abducted, drugged, and buried far from their home.
An unsealed text message exchange between Suzanne and Barry revealed potential troubles in their marriage, with Suzanne expressing she was “done” just four days before her disappearance. Authorities continue to ask for information from anyone who may have details or leads on the case. Many questions remain unanswered in Suzanne Morphew’s case, including the testing of DNA evidence on her clothing and items found near her remains, and the potential connection to other crimes through partial DNA profiles. The Morphew family has emphasized the importance of apprehending the suspect responsible for Suzanne’s disappearance and death before retrieving her remains.
