Barry Morphew's Murder Trial in Colorado

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Prosecutors plan to introduce evidence of physical abuse in Barry Morphew's marriage during his murder trial, which is scheduled for July 2027 in Colorado. As of July 16, 2026, the trial is expected to last six weeks, running from July 19, 2027, through August 27, 2027. This marks the second delay for the trial, which was originally slated for October 2026, to allow Morphew's defense attorneys time to review extensive new evidence. Morphew, who pleaded not guilty in January 2026, was re-indicted in June 2025 for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, whose remains were discovered in September 2023 in Saguache County, Colorado, and ruled a homicide in April 2024.

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July 2026 — 5 developments

  1. Barry Morphew murder trial set for July 2027; prosecutors to present abuse evidence

    Prosecutors plan to introduce evidence of physical abuse in Barry Morphew's marriage during his murder trial, which is scheduled for July 2027. The trial is expected to last six weeks.

  2. Barry Morphew Trial Rescheduled for July 2027; Alleged Alias, Lawsuit Dismissal Revealed

    Barry Morphew's murder trial is rescheduled for July 2027. It was also revealed that Morphew allegedly used the fake name 'Lee Moore' in Arizona prior to his June 2025 re-arrest, and a civil lawsuit he filed against his initial prosecutors was dismissed in April 2026.

  3. Barry Morphew Murder Trial Postponed to July 2027

    Barry Morphew's murder trial has been rescheduled to run from July 19, 2027, through August 27, 2027. This marks the second delay for the trial, which was originally slated for October 2026. Morphew is accused of killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared in 2020 and whose remains were found in 2023.

  4. Barry Morphew's Murder Trial Delayed to July 2027

    Barry Morphew's murder trial, which was initially scheduled to begin in October 2026, was officially postponed. The court granted a request for delay, pushing the trial start date to July 2027. This extension was primarily granted to allow Morphew's defense attorneys additional time to review the extensive new evidence and prepare their case. The delay means the legal proceedings will continue for at least another year.

  5. Suzanne Morphew Reported Missing on Mother's Day

    Suzanne Morphew, 49, was reported missing from her Maysville home in Chaffee County, Colorado, on Mother's Day. Her husband, Barry Morphew, claimed he last saw her asleep in their bed before leaving for a business trip. A neighbor called 911 after Suzanne did not return from a bike ride, initiating a widespread search.

January 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Barry Morphew Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charges

    During his arraignment, Barry Morphew formally entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of first-degree murder and other related offenses. His defense team maintained his innocence, asserting that he had no involvement in his wife's death. This plea set the stage for a new trial, where prosecutors would present the evidence gathered since the discovery of Suzanne's remains. The legal battle continued with Morphew denying culpability.

June 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Barry Morphew Indicted Again for First-Degree Murder

    With the discovery of Suzanne's remains and the homicide ruling, a grand jury re-indicted Barry Morphew on charges of first-degree murder. He was subsequently arrested for the second time in connection with his wife's death. This re-indictment signaled a renewed effort by prosecutors to bring him to trial, now with the critical evidence of Suzanne's body. The legal proceedings were set to resume, focusing on the new evidence.

April 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Suzanne Morphew's Death Ruled a Homicide

    Following the discovery of her remains, the Saguache County Coroner's Office officially ruled Suzanne Morphew's death a homicide. The specific cause of death was not immediately released to the public. This official determination provided a definitive legal classification for her death, paving the way for renewed legal action. The ruling confirmed investigators' long-held suspicions that she was murdered.

September 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Suzanne Morphew's Remains Discovered in Colorado

    Over three years after her disappearance, Suzanne Morphew's remains were discovered in a shallow grave in a remote area of Saguache County, Colorado, during a separate investigation. The discovery was made by agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. This breakthrough provided crucial physical evidence in the ongoing mystery of her disappearance. The location was approximately 45 miles south of her home in Maysville.

April 2022 — 1 developments

  1. Murder Charges Against Barry Morphew Dismissed

    Prosecutors in Chaffee County moved to dismiss the murder charges against Barry Morphew without prejudice, citing the ongoing inability to locate Suzanne Morphew's body. The dismissal came just nine days before the scheduled start of his trial. The prosecution indicated that they needed more time to conduct further investigations, particularly after a judge barred 17 of their 20 proposed expert witnesses due to discovery violations. This decision left the case open for potential refiling in the future.

May 2021 — 1 developments

  1. Barry Morphew Arrested for Suzanne's Murder

    Approximately one year after his wife's disappearance, Barry Morphew was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, and attempting to influence a public servant. The arrest followed an extensive investigation by the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Authorities stated that they believed Suzanne was deceased and that Barry was responsible for her death. This marked a significant turning point in the high-profile missing person case.

September 2020 — 1 developments

  1. Suzanne Morphew's Brother Organizes Five-Day Search

    Suzanne Morphew's brother, Andrew Moorman, organized a five-day citizen search of the mountainous area where she was last seen. Feeling compelled to act, Moorman led volunteers in a dedicated effort to find his sister. This independent search highlighted the family's desperation and commitment to locating Suzanne.

May 2020 — 2 developments

  1. Suzanne Morphew Communicates with Apparent Boyfriend; Barry's Truck Data Shows Movement

    On the day before Mother's Day, Suzanne Morphew exchanged 59 communications with a man identified as her boyfriend, indicating a significant personal connection outside her marriage. Simultaneously, data from Barry Morphew's truck showed unusual movements around their property, including being put in reverse and moving 96 feet closer to the house around 9:30 p.m. Investigators later theorized this could be when Suzanne's body was loaded.

  2. Suzanne Morphew Expresses Desire to End Marriage

    Four days before her disappearance, Suzanne Morphew sent a text message to her husband, Barry Morphew, indicating her desire to end their relationship. The text stated, “I'm done. I could care what you've been up to for years. We just need to figure this out civilly.” This communication highlighted marital discord leading up to her disappearance.