CO v. Barry Morphew

Developing StoryLast updated MAR 11
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Barry Morphew's murder trial for the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026, in Alamosa County, Colorado. As of March 10, 2026, Suzanne Morphew's daughters, Malory and Macy Morphew, have requested the release of their mother's remains, held as evidence, with a hearing set for March 30, 2026. A 2024 autopsy found the animal tranquilizer BAM in Suzanne Morphew's system, for which Barry Morphew had a prescription and admitted to using on wildlife. Morphew pleaded not guilty for a second time on January 13, 2026, after a federal judge dismissed his malicious prosecution lawsuit, ruling that while prosecutors acted improperly, there was sufficient reason to charge him.

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2026

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Suzanne Morphew's daughters, Malory and Macy Morphew, have requested the release of their mother's remains, which are currently held as evidence in Barry Morphew's murder case. A hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2026, to address this motion, with the daughters' attorney alleging the prosecution is violating constitutional law by withholding the remains.

via courttv.com

Barry Morphew's murder trial is scheduled to begin October 13, 2026, in Alamosa County. A 2024 autopsy found a potent animal tranquilizer, BAM, in his wife Suzanne's system, for which Barry Morphew had a prescription and admitted to using on wildlife. The indictment states Suzanne Morphew died from its effects.

via cpr.org·coloradobureauofinvestigation.gov

Barry Morphew pleaded not guilty for a second time on January 13, 2026, in Alamosa County Court. Autopsy results revealed the presence of an animal tranquilizer in Suzanne Morphew's remains.

via courttv.com

A federal judge dismissed Barry Morphew's malicious prosecution lawsuit. The judge ruled that while prosecutors acted improperly, they had sufficient reason to arrest and charge Morphew in his wife Suzanne's 2020 death. The original murder charges against Morphew were dropped in April 2022 due to issues with evidence disclosure.

via cpr.org

Barry Morphew bonded out of jail on January 10, 2026, after his bond was modified. He appeared in court on January 12, 2026, for an arraignment hearing where he entered a not guilty plea. A jury trial has been tentatively scheduled for October 13, 2026.

via denver.cbslocal.com·cbsnews.com·cbsnews.com

Barry Morphew entered a not guilty plea for the second time on January 12, 2026, in Alamosa County Court. A jury trial has been tentatively scheduled for October 2026.

via cpr.org·courttv.com·cbsnews.com

2025

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Barry Morphew has been released from prison after posting a $3 million bond. New evidence from autopsy results indicates the presence of a chemical compound in Suzanne Morphew's remains to which Barry had almost exclusive access, potentially linking him to her death.

via courttv.com

Barry Morphew was indicted for the murder of his wife Suzanne in June 2025, after initial charges were dropped. Her remains were discovered on September 22, 2023, and a 2024 autopsy found a potent animal tranquilizer in her system. Morphew was arrested in Arizona and extradited to Colorado, with his bond modified in September 2025. The original prosecutor was disbarred in September 2024 for case handling.

via cpr.org

Barry Morphew, charged with the first-degree murder of his wife Suzanne, has waived his extradition hearing and was taken into custody in Arizona. He has since been released from jail after posting a $3 million bond and will be monitored by GPS while awaiting trial.

via courttv.com·9news.com·cbsnews.com

2024

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2022

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2020

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