Barry Morphew murder case
Barry Morphew's murder trial for the 2020 disappearance and death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026, in Colorado, following numerous pre-trial motions filed by the defense. As of April 15, 2026, a judge denied Morphew's request to cremate Suzanne's remains, ruling they are crucial evidence for the upcoming trial. This decision came after Morphew's daughters withdrew their motion to have their mother's remains released on March 31, 2026, which the Alamosa County District Attorney had opposed. Morphew's bond conditions were modified on March 17, 2026, to include surrendering his passport and wearing a GPS monitor, and his civil lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators was dismissed on April 6, 2026.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Barry Morphew's murder trial is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026.
Barry Morphew's murder trial is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026. A status conference is set for June 24, 2026, following the defense's filing of over 30 pre-trial motions in late May 2026.
April 2026 — 3 developments
A judge has denied Barry Morphew's request to cremate his wife Suzanne Morphew's remains.
A judge has denied Barry Morphew's request to cremate his wife Suzanne Morphew's remains. The judge ruled the remains are crucial evidence for his upcoming murder trial. This decision follows a legal dispute initiated in March 2026.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Barry Morphew's civil lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators on April 6, 2026.
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Barry Morphew's civil lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators on April 6, 2026. The court found Morphew's allegations did not plausibly state a lack of probable cause for his arrest and prosecution.
Barry Morphew's trial for the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026, and is expected to last six weeks.
Barry Morphew's trial for the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, is scheduled to begin on October 13, 2026, and is expected to last six weeks. His defense team is currently reviewing over six terabytes of new data in preparation for an April motions deadline.
March 2026 — 7 developments
Barry Morphew's daughters have withdrawn their motion to have their mother Suzanne Morphew's remains released, prior to a scheduled hearing.
Barry Morphew's daughters have withdrawn their motion to have their mother Suzanne Morphew's remains released, prior to a scheduled hearing. The Alamosa County District Attorney had opposed the request, stating the remains are critical evidence in the ongoing murder case against Barry Morphew.
The prosecution has filed a motion to intervene in the dispute over Suzanne Morphew's remains, following Barry Morphew's daughters defending their right to the remains.
The prosecution has filed a motion to intervene in the dispute over Suzanne Morphew's remains, following Barry Morphew's daughters defending their right to the remains. This action comes after the prosecution learned of the remains' release to a funeral home in February 2026 and secured a warrant for their retrieval.
A judge is expected to rule on the dispute over Suzanne Morphew's remains following a March 9, 2026 status conference.
A judge is expected to rule on the dispute over Suzanne Morphew's remains following a March 9, 2026 status conference. Prosecutors object to the daughters' request for the remains, stating they were obtained via search warrant.
A hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2026, on a motion to intervene concerning the release of Suzanne Morphew's remains, following prosecutors' objections.
A hearing is scheduled for March 30, 2026, on a motion to intervene concerning the release of Suzanne Morphew's remains, following prosecutors' objections. The former prosecutor in the case, Linda Stanley, was disbarred in 2024, partly due to her handling of the Morphew case. Barry Morphew is accused in the 2020 disappearance and death of his wife, Suzanne.
Barry Morphew, accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, has had his bond conditions modified to includ…
Barry Morphew, accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, has had his bond conditions modified to include surrendering his passport, remaining in Colorado, only driving registered vehicles, not possessing firearms, and wearing a GPS monitor. His trial is scheduled for October 2026, and his bond was previously set at $3 million.
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.
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.
Barry Morphew's murder trial is scheduled to begin October 13, 2026, in Alamosa County.
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.
January 2026 — 6 developments
Barry Morphew pleaded not guilty for a second time on January 13, 2026, in Alamosa County Court.
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.
A federal judge dismissed Barry Morphew's malicious prosecution lawsuit.
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.
A tentative trial date was set for October 13, 2026, with the trial expected to last six weeks.
A tentative trial date was set for October 13, 2026, with the trial expected to last six weeks.
Barry Morphew bonded out of jail on January 10, 2026, after his bond was modified.
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.
Barry Morphew entered a not guilty plea for the second time on January 12, 2026, in Alamosa County Court.
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.
Barry Morphew appeared in court for an arraignment hearing and entered a not guilty plea.
Barry Morphew appeared in court for an arraignment hearing and entered a not guilty plea. He waived his right to a speedy trial.
September 2025 — 3 developments
Barry Morphew has been released from prison after posting a $3 million bond.
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.
Barry Morphew was indicted for the murder of his wife Suzanne in June 2025, after initial charges were dropped.
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.
The Colorado Supreme Court upheld a disbarment recommendation for former 11th Judicial District Atto…
The Colorado Supreme Court upheld a disbarment recommendation for former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley, who had faced sanctions related to improper statements made during the initial investigation.
June 2025 — 3 developments
Barry Morphew, charged with the first-degree murder of his wife Suzanne, has waived his extradition hearing and was taken into custody in Arizona.
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.
Barry Morphew was arrested in Arizona following the indictment and was subsequently extradited to Colorado.
Barry Morphew was arrested in Arizona following the indictment and was subsequently extradited to Colorado. He was released on a $3 million bond and placed under house arrest.
A grand jury indicted Barry Morphew for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew.
A grand jury indicted Barry Morphew for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. This was the second time he faced murder charges in connection with her death.
April 2024 — 1 developments
An autopsy report declared Suzanne Morphew's death a homicide, with traces of a powerful animal sedative found in her bone marrow.
An autopsy report declared Suzanne Morphew's death a homicide, with traces of a powerful animal sedative found in her bone marrow. Barry Morphew was identified as the only private citizen in the area with access to this sedative.
September 2023 — 2 developments
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed that the remains found were positively identified as those of Suzanne Morphew.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed that the remains found were positively identified as those of Suzanne Morphew.
Suzanne Morphew's remains were discovered by a team investigating an unrelated missing person case near Moffat, Colorado.
Suzanne Morphew's remains were discovered by a team investigating an unrelated missing person case near Moffat, Colorado.
July 2022 — 1 developments
Barry Morphew pleaded guilty to forgery for submitting his deceased wife's ballot in the 2020 presidential election.
Barry Morphew pleaded guilty to forgery for submitting his deceased wife's ballot in the 2020 presidential election. He received a one-year deferred sentence and community service.
April 2022 — 1 developments
A judge dismissed all charges against Barry Morphew without prejudice, just days before his trial was set to begin.
A judge dismissed all charges against Barry Morphew without prejudice, just days before his trial was set to begin. Prosecutors cited issues with evidence presentation and the exclusion of key witnesses.
May 2021 — 1 developments
Barry Morphew was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, a…
Barry Morphew was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, and attempting to influence a public servant in connection with his wife's disappearance.
May 2020 — 1 developments
Suzanne Morphew was last seen alive on Mother's Day.
Suzanne Morphew was last seen alive on Mother's Day. Her bicycle was later found abandoned, leading to an investigation into her disappearance.