Barry Morphew, the husband of Suzanne Morphew, faces murder charges in the 2020 death of his wife, who vanished during a Mother’s Day bike ride. Morphew, arrested in Arizona after a grand jury indictment, has declared his innocence, with his attorney criticizing the prosecution’s approach. The Colorado Bureau of Investigations found Suzanne’s remains in 2023, with forensic evidence pointing to her death involving sedatives used on Morphew’s deer farm. The case has sparked debate over the investigation’s methods and Morphew’s rights.
Barry Morphew, accused of murdering his wife Suzanne in 2020, has maintained his innocence since being indicted by a grand jury. His lawyer, David Beller, has criticized the prosecution’s handling of the case, claiming it is driven by predetermined conclusions. Morphew was arrested in Arizona after being charged with first-degree murder, following the discovery of Suzanne’s remains in Colorado.
The remains of Suzanne Morphew were found in 2023 by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) in Saguache County, located in the southwestern part of the state. Prosecutors allege that the remains showed signs of significant bleaching, suggesting decomposition was unlikely at the location they were found. This has raised questions about the circumstances of her death, with forensic evidence pointing to foul play.
Text messages between Barry and Suzanne, exchanged prior to her disappearance, indicate a troubled marital relationship. Suzanne sent her husband a message four days before she vanished, stating she was