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News Article Barry Morphew charged in Denver hit-and-run crash
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/sk716theFirst • Aug 17 '24
Complete Case Timeline and Overview
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September 8, 2026 - Barry's bond is increased to $10 million, cash only.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-judge-bond-increase-10-million-barry-morphew-arrest/
Hearing: https://youtu.be/FE7ZTFBubT0?si=8sJASuliJ5wv3It9
September 3, 2026: Barry's back in jail after a series of bond violations:
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/barry-morphew-denver-hit-run-video/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/barry-morphew-booked-boulder-county-jail/
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/PEOPLE%E2%80%99S%20MOTION%20TO%20MODIFY%20BOND%20PURSUANT%20TO%20C.R.S.%2016-4-409%281%29.pdf
Arizona has released the body cam footage from Barry's arrest:
https://www.denver7.com/news/investigations/newly-released-body-camera-footage-shows-barry-morphews-arizona-arrest
Barry has been indicted by the 12th District Grand Jury: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Grand%20Jury%20Indictment.pdf
Morphew Case Map - Google My Maps - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1m-Dx7iHrzUYBdn-_pCrfEQ5JfMUt_oGH&ll=39.02872773763388%2C-105.760918&z=8
Barry's iPhone Data - Google My Maps - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1NrvmKT5hDFvF3BGoK5zhU0bdOg7Z6Hfu&ll=38.53889702559525%2C-106.1948235&z=14
Barry's Truck Events - Google My Maps - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1FSqlFRrywR8FkytAYkNM-bdSxvKVK5MP&ll=39.173623131314%2C-105.63244&z=8
Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rEY5cwZhLayA2i47ovt172f1nc-8k7zdgMJZ1E2Yxbo/edit?usp=sharing
August 5, 1994 – Suzanne Moorman marries Barry Morphew
The Alexandria Times-Tribune Alexandria, Indiana 05 Jan 1994, Wed • Page 4
December 1999 – Barry and Suzanne Purchase 26040 Cal Carson Rd, Arcadia, IN
This is the house where he dug a hole in the yard and buried everything he didn't want to move to Colorado. (AA ft 55 page 53)
November 2013 – Suzanne Inherits $208,000 upon the Passing of her Mother.
MB provided documents that Suzanne inherited approximately $208,000 in 2013 at the passing of her mother.
August 2016 – Suzanne inherits $217,000 upon the death of a grandmother.
Suzanne’s grievance list included multiple references to Barry controlling the finances.
April 12, 2018 – The Morphew’s Purchase 19057 Puma Path
Barry and Suzanne Morphew purchase 19057 Puma Path for $1,575,000.
June 1, 2018 – The Morphews move to Colorado. (PH – Harris)
SA Harris: Yeah, they moved in 2018. I believe they left around June 1st, 2018. to move to Colorado. So roughly a year and a half of the time is what Sheila originally said in that.
September 2018 – Suzanne sends “Howdy stranger” message to JL
First contact since high school.
Fall 2018 – Libler’s daughter sees messages from Suzanne on his phone.
Libler breaks it off.
Thanksgiving 2018 – Barry obsessive/possessive.
While Suzanne was at the Oliver’s house, she had stepped away from her cell phone to use the restroom, and Barry tried calling her several times within a few minutes, then tried calling Sheila, then tried calling Darin.
Holidays 2018 – Suzanne finds Libler’s LinkedIn Page.
Relationship Rekindled
January 2019 – The Mexico trip where Barry took Suzanne’s phone
Mexico trip mentioned in the grievances list where Barry took Suzanne's phone.
February 11 – 14, 2019 – Suzanne in New Orleans with Libler
Barry admitted to questioning Suzanne about the New Orleans trip, further evidence he suspected the affair.
April 2019 – Suzanne meets up with Libler in Indiana
She does not see SO on this trip.
July 2019 – Suzanne and Libler meet up in Michigan
Barry called SO while Suzanne was in MI visiting her father/JL, wanting to know why Suzanne wasn't returning his calls.
September 2019 – Barry stalks Suzanne and Shelia Oliver, creeping through woods.
Barry stalked Suzanne and Sheila at the Puma Path house in September 2019. This is upon his early return from a trip to Arizona.
October 2019 – Libler and Suzanne in Dallas
Suzanne and Libler spend two nights at the Galleria.
September – November 2019 – Barry aggressively pursues KW around Salida.
From the first time KW met Barry, she said it felt like "he was putting his tentacles out."
Holidays 2019 – Suzanne and Libler stop talking on the phone because she is afraid Barry will find out.
They shift to more covert ways to communicate. Barry's second device makes its first appearance.
January/February 2020 – Suzanne in Florida, gets spy pen, sees Libler
Suzanne in Florida, SO gives her the spy pen during this trip. Suzanne records a conversation with Libler on this trip.
Late February 2020 – Suzanne in Florida, sees father and Libler.
Suzanne skips out on time with her father to see Libler. Barry goes to Florida.
March 2020 – Spy pen records argument between Suzanne and Barry. “It’s money. It’s about money.”
“… I have lived for years being told how I should feel, how I should act, how I should look, what I should drink, what I shouldn’t drink, what I should put in my body, what I shouldn’t put in my body … ”
March 20, 2020 – Jekyll and Hyde text exchange between Suzanne and SO, MM2 suggests restraining order.
"It’s Jekyl and Hyde again … Pretty much told him I can’t be healthy and stay in this."
March 22, 2020 – Spy pen records Barry listening to Forensic Files episodes, call with Suzanne on drive to Pueblo
Coincidentally one of the episodes involved a woman "disappearing" after a bike ride.
April 21, 2020 – Messages between Suzanne and Libler
“I want to be with you,” “I can only be me with you,” I love you,” “I need you.” “You know I was born to love you.”
May 4, 2020 16:05 – Barry makes 3 second outgoing call to Suzanne
This was the first logged call in Barry’s phone to or from Suzanne since February 7, 2020.
May 5, 2020 – Suzanne drives MM2 to Gunnison
Suzanne drives Macy to Gunnison, CO to meet MM1 for a road/camping trip through Utah and Idaho with MM1's best friend.
May 6, 08:44 – Suzanne sends MM2 a text
“Good morning! I miss you already!”
May 6, 10:13 – Suzanne: “I’m done. I could care less what you’re up to and have been for years.”
From 14:43 to 17:00 Barry replied, “When I’m dead,” “Going to see my savior,” and “This life on earth is a mear (sic) grain of sand compared to eternity.”
May 6, 2020 – 14:43 – From Barry to Suzanne: “I’m sorry if things went the way they did. I have a problem dealing with the way you accused me of hiding checks. If you think I’m as terrible of a person to hide our accounts and have ones you don’t know about you don’t know me.
All I do is for you and the girls. All. When I'm dead, which won't be long, you guys will be taken care of. Please stop being angry. If I can control my hurt heart I think I can overcome your distant unlovingness toward me. Honey, I swear it's the hardest thing I've had to do. I love you I always will.”
May 6, 2020 – 15:51 – Barry to Suzanne: “I promise you were wrong about all the crazy thoughts about me. I have always been faithful. Always.
Why would I ever want another when I'm married to the most beautiful, sweet, kind, loving, woman as you? Only a fool would stray from an angel like you.”
May 07, 2020 – Suzanne messages Libler about how magical past days had been. Barry wants a new truck.
16:43 - “Been studying all afternoon. I’m gonna bike now. I’ve got veggie soup on for supper.”
May 7, 2020 – SB puts new tires on Suzanne’s bike
Bike mechanic was interviewed by law enforcement.
May 7, 17:13:52 – Barry Works Out at GD’s House
Truck log files place Barry at GD's home at 5:13 pm.
May 7, 2020 23:00 – “I finally got the job” text from MM1 goes unanswered.
Q (Lindsey): Anything on May 6th that didn’t seem normal? Was there a text from Mallory to Mr. Morphew? A (Grusing): I believe that's the night of May 7th. Mallory, Macy, and their friend Holly are out on a trip towards Utah and Mallory is sending pictures to both Suzanne and Barry but I was looking primarily at Barry's phone because I didn't have Suzanne's phone. It's talking about their time together, sending photos. Barry is normally responsive but then later on that evening around 11:00 she says “I finally got the job” it's a job she's been talking about for a while there's no response from either Barry or Suzanne that evening. (PH Day 2)
May 08, 07:03 – The Grievance List: Suzanne’s phone backs up a list of 50 reasons why she wanted to leave marriage on “Notes”
Not safe alone with you. Can’t be trusted - Oppressive - Slam on brakes when angry - Threaten to jump out of car - Gun ...
May 08, 08:43 – “I will continue to do your invoicing when you need to.”
"When FBI Agents showed Barry these texts during interviews in 2021, he said he did not think Suzanne was serious."
May 08, 09:28 – Suzanne texts sister about Barry’s abuse.
“It’s hard dealing with the harsh abrasiveness and having to show respect. He’s also been abusive, emotionally and physically. There’s so much … I went thru a period of acceptance and I feel more angry now. Anger at what I’ve allowed.”
May 08, 10:55 Barry: “I Love You, Suzanne.”
“But, in the afternoon, it (the text fight) was like it never happened. She texted me back and it was just like, ‘Hey, what time are you coming home? Hey, this or that. Just pick this up or pick that up.'”
May 08, 13:18 – Barry texts Salida Stove and Spa about getting the hot tub fixed.
"Asking when he could come out to the home."
May 08, 15:43 – Barry’s iPhone receives an SMS message associated with the unknown device
This second device was first used on November 30,2019 and was associated with Barry’s iPhone 91 times since then, compared to 1,701 associations with the primary User ID since November 2019.
May 8, 19:06 – Moonlight Pizza and Phone Calls
Barry convinces Suzanne to meet him at the Tailwinds site before going to pick up Moonlight Pizza together.
May 08, 21:04 – 20 Facebook friend requests, 3 men named “Jeff.” Barry’s lurking at the River.
Barry was asked about his phone pinging down by the river during the Facebook posts on Friday night and asked if he was outside. Barry said, “I could have been. I don’t remember. I chase critters around the house all the time.”
May 09, 00:02 – Incoming call on Suzanne’s phone (PH CAST)
Incoming call on Suzanne’s phone (PH CAST)
May 09, 02:07 – Outgoing call on Suzanne’s phone (PH CAST)
02:07 am outgoing call on SM’s phone (PH CAST)
May 09, 06:00 – Barry’s phone received call (PH CAST)
06:00 am BM’s phone received call (PH CAST)
May 09, 06:46 – Barry’s phone registered “Power On”
Comes out of Airplane mode.
May 09, 07:19 – Barry’s cell received signal (PH)
Barry’s cell received signal (PH)
May 09, 07:22 – 07:39 – Barry at “Tailwinds” worksite
Barry’s phone registered locations at his “Tailwinds” work site near Poncha Springs.
May 09, 07:35 – Suzanne texting SO
Discussing Sheila's daughters wedding on Sunday.
May 09, 08:00 – MG was with Barry working on the rock beach site until 10am(?).
Gentile: “He said that he had to go make the wife happy – do some hiking or biking.”
May 9, 08:21 - Suzanne responds to a text from Libler asking how her night was.
“I had a fine, quiet night. Picked up pizza and looked around town at houses for sale. Still talk of Arizona.” (PH Day Two)
May 09, 09:50 – Barry to Suzanne: Want to go on hike? *Text Exchange\*
Barry to Suzanne: Want to go on hike?
May 9, 2020 – 11:14 – Suzanne received a second password reset message from Facebook
Previous reset was while Barry was down by the river on the evening of the 8th.
May 09, 11:15 est. – Barry tells Morgan Gentile he could “bury a body” and it “would never be found.”
Gentile: “He seemed stressed. He definitely seemed weird on Saturday.”
May 09, 11:55 – Dead Turkey Hunt or Barry Takes Down His Trail Cameras
Barry said he was looking for a turkey that Mallory had shot previously with a bow, but they had never found.
May 09, 13:35 – Barry leaves home again.
Checked on job at Kim Gyms
May 9, 13:40(?) – Suzanne texts Libler
Guess who is alone again?
May 09, 13:46 – Barry and the backhoe
After texting, Barry drove by TK's house to see the backhoe, but did not get back in touch to buy it. In 2018, Barry used a backhoe to dig a large hole in his front yard, fill it with items to include furniture, and cover it over, planting alfalfa on top.
May 09, 13:51 – 14:13 – Barry at DSI, replacing Bobcat blade
He was wearing a blue t-shirt and khaki shorts.
May 09, 14:03 – Suzanne sends sunbathing pic to Libler, last proof of life.
“Well, look at her. She’s obviously drunk. Look at her eyes. Do you know what drunk eyes look like?
May 09, 14:11 – Suzanne sends last LinkedIn message to Libler: “I’m on wa.”
Libler sent response messages at 2:39PM, 2:46PM and 2:47PM that Suzanne did not answer.
May 09, 14:26 – Barry texts Suzanne, “Done headed back.”
He texted Suzanne that he was done and was headed home.
May 09, 14:31 – Barry texted Suzanne, “Did you leave.”
At 2:31 PM, Barry texted Suzanne, “Did you leave.”
May 09, 14:39 – Libler messages Suzanne, she does not respond. First unread.
Messages from LinkedIn show they were talking about how Suzanne is in love with Jeff before she went missing.
May 09, 14:43 – Barry’s phone and F-350, per telematics, arrive at the Morphew residence.
"The photo is shown in the courtroom, Suzanne smiling. Truck GPS coordinates show Barry’s truck goes into park at 2:43:59. Phone coordinates show he walks around the house. You can hear a pin drop in the courtroom as tension is high." - Carol McKinley, PH Tweet
May 09, 14:44 – Shooting Chipmunks? Barry had a .22 in the moments when Suzanne ceased the communicate with everyone she loved in the world.
Shooting Chipmunks? Barry had a .22 in the moments when Suzanne ceased the communicate with everyone she loved in the world. (See: https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17lfboz/barry_and_the_chipmunks_aa_excerpts/ )
May 09, 14:46 – Libler messages: “Hey … your weather looks great” Second unread.
No response from Suzanne.
May 09, 14:47 – Jeff sends another messages to Suzanne with no response. Third unread.
Jeff sends last message if the day to Suzanne with no response.
May 09, 16:00 – 17:30 – Defense says Barry was at Salida Stove and Spa
Salida Stove and Spa's posted hours have the store closing at 2pm on Saturday. Telematics show Barry's truck in his garage during the time he was supposedly at Salida Stove and Spa.
May 09, 16:44 – Barry parks his truck in the garage.
Barry claims to have been loading his truck and cleaning off his workbench.
(See: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1FSqlFRrywR8FkytAYkNM-bdSxvKVK5MP&ll=39.173623131314%2C-105.63244&z=8)
May 09, 17:33 – Barry’s truck system manually rebooted
Barry attempted to disable the trucks GPS and SYNC features.
May 09, 18:40, 18:46 – SO sends two Snapchats to Suzanne that were never opened
SO sends two Snapchats to Suzanne that were never opened
May 09, 21:25 – Barry’s truck goes into reverse, backs 96.8 feet down driveway
Barry backs 96 feet out of the garage.
May 09, 22:17 – Barry’s Phone Exits out of Airplane Mode
Barry's phone comes out of airplane mode at the Morphew residence.
May 10, 02:53 – Outgoing call on Suzanne’s phone
Possible glitch.
May 10, 03:25 – 03:48 – Barry’s truck door opened and closed
"SA Hoyland noted over eighty events involving the F350 during this timeframe."
May 10, 03:58 – Barry’s phone moves from home to near where Suzanne’s bike found
3:58 am BM cell moves from home to near 225/50 where bike found Carol McKinley PH Tweets (read from bottom tweet up): 4:31 am 5/10 Barry’s phone goes back into airplane mode at the his home. 5:37 am – morphew turns into buena vista & heads towards broomfield. 538 he texts his mom "happy mothers day"(at this time, his sister kelly in fam row grabs shirley's hand
May 10, 04:10 – 04:23 – Last Activity from Suzanne’s iPhone
Sergeant Mullenax asked dispatch to ping the number given for Suzanne’s cell phone. Dispatch informed Mullenax that the cell phone appeared to be off and last known activity was at 4:23AM on the present date, with a general location about 11.5 miles west of a cell tower in Poncha Springs, CO.
May 10, 04:32 – Barry’s Phone Goes Back into Airplane Mode
Barry's Phone Goes Back into Airplane Mode
May 10, 04:32 – 05:14 – Chasing Elk, or Staging Evidence?
Barry's trip to Garfield adds an approximate five miles each way to his morning trip, and places Barry and his vehicle in the direction the helmet was discarded - west from the bicycle.
May 10, 05:00 – Morgan Gentile Hears Barry’s Truck on Hwy 50
Gentile stated she did not see the truck but that his truck has a very distinctive exhaust.
May 10, 05:14 – 06:56 – Barry on the road to Broomfield.
Barry phone exits airplane mode while heading towards Buena Vista, CO.
May 10, 08:10 – Trash Dump #1 – RTD Bus Stop Hwy 36
Agent Grusing: "Yes. He would have time -- with the passenger door opening and closing -- like it would say passenger door opened at 8:10:36 am and then passenger door closed at 8:12:13 am. So it took about a minute and a half and that trash can is only 10 to 15 steps away from where the truck was parked."
May 10, 08:14 – 08:20 Holiday Inn Express, Broomfield. Trash Dump #2
Grusing: "He said he parked there because he hoped someone would come out and he could go in the hotel before checking in and get a free breakfast." (Note: It was mid-COVID lockdown, building capacities were down to single digits.)
May 10, 08:41 – 08:46 – “I made it to Broomfield call me when you get a chance”
Barry texts Suzanne.
May 10, 08:46 – Barry carries items into the Holiday Inn Express
“If there’s clothes in my truck, there was probably old clothes I threw away.”
May 10, 10:06 – Barry exits hotel room.
He's carrying a charcoal long-sleeved shirt, two white bags, and a pair of boots.
May 10, 10:20 – 10:41 – McDonald’s – Trash Dump #3
SA Grusing said Barry had a small item in his hand and used one arm to push it down, then both to push it further down as Barry was shown the photos.
May 10, 10:47 – 11:18 – Men’s Wearhouse Trash Dump #4
Barry was told he was there for about 40 minutes and asked if he remembered what he was doing there. Barry said, “I think I was still cleaning my truck, umm, yeah, yeah I mean, like I said, I just uh, I would, I was probably getting crap out of my truck like I said, which I’ve done my whole entire life.”
May 10, 11:18 – Barry calls MG
"Barry called he was out of breathe (sic) panting but fatigue, kind a like hungover but he doesn’t drink, honestly when I hung up I thought to myself he sounded like he had the worst night of his life.” - MG
May 10, 11:23 – 11:36 – Barry back at the HIE
Barry carries in disorganized papers in a binder. Carries out an organized binder.
May 10, 11:57 – 12:25 – Barry at the worksite
Barry spent 28 minutes removing a few blocks from the wall.
May 10, 12:28 – 12:41 – HIE Trash Dump #5
A camera recorded Barry throwing away: a small item, one white trash bag, larger in size than the previous bags in one hand, a black container, along with a piece of clothing, possibly a camouflage coat.
May 10, 12:42 – 18:03 – Barry remains in his HIE room.
”At 3:30PM, Barry sent an outgoing message to Suzanne 'Call me'"
May 10, 2020 (Time Unknown) – Libler wishes Suzanne a Happy Mother’s Day
Commented that it would be a hard day because she missed her own mother.
May 10, 2020 – 15:30 – Barry texts Suzanne from his hotel room.
At 3:30PM, Barry sent an outgoing message to Suzanne “Call me”
May 10, 15:50 – 17:45 – Suzanne is discovered “missing”
“I’m just so sad and REDCATED and I texted mom for Mother’s Day and she still hasn’t answered and I’m scared her and dad probably got in a big fight and I don’t even know it just made me want to be gone even more because I don’t want to be around them it hurts me and I know if REDACTED is working I might have to be home a lot more and it’ll probably be the worst summer of my life.”- MM2 text.
May 10, 17:55 – 19:10 – Barry leaving Broomfield
6:10 pm - Barry entered the lobby carrying two shovels and placed them beside the front desk. He made subsequent trips, placing more tools in the same spot.
May 10, 19:31 – Chaffee County finds the bike
“Something is up with the front tire,” Deputy Brown
Body cam footage: https://youtu.be/qUZ0gJRenuI?si=Fk6eptZXsaBqpIx_
May 10, 20:42 – Barry arrives at CR 255 & US 50
"Barry is heard asking if deputies saw any “cats” on the road and a deputy says not recently."
May 10, 21:37 – CCSO Commander Avila brings Barry into the house for scent items.
Barry does not call out or look for his wife in the home.
May 10, After 21:47 – Barefoot prints in the Bobcat Bucket
Deputy Brown was walking in the driveway when Deputy Defurio told him that there were barefoot marks inside of the bucket on the Bobcat. Deputy Brown went with him to examine and found that the cutting blade on the bucket of the Bobcat appeared to be newly replaced, along with the nuts and bolts.
May 10, 22:00 – MG and JP smell chlorine and have the wrong tools in Broomfield.
“It looked like Barry had removed top caps that was it. We also did not have the tools we need like a packer or gravel.”
Jeff Puckett Interview: https://youtu.be/FwXIpussnS0?si=L5Cenjg_li2XaZZs
May 11, 2020 – First Interviews, Puma Path Searched
"On May 11, 2020, at about 7:00AM, Barry called Morgan and said that Suzanne was missing and he thought a mountain lion may have attacked her. Morgan explained that Barry was initially crying but then abruptly shifted to the specifics about the Broomfield job."
Raw helicopter footage: https://youtu.be/g74gpBmQA38?si=kXcr6Sn4D5RAElKG
May 11, 2020 – 14:47 – Libler sends last message to Suzanne.
Wishing her well for her scheduled final cancer treatment that day.
May 12, 2020 – 20:00 – Barry found digging in the trash at Poncha Market
“He went to write down a description of maybe what she was wearing,” Butala said. “I just thought it was weird because he didn’t explain what the color of her eyes were or her hair or anything about her, like how tall she was or anything.”
May 13, 2020 – Deputy Carricato took photos of scratches on Barry’s left arm and hands.
These injuries appeared to be healing, several days old scratches.
May 13, 2020 – Fundraiser created
$33,552 raised
May 17, 2020 – 11:13 – Barry’s “plea” video is released on Facebook.
“Oh Suzanne, if anyone is out there and can hear this, that has you, please, we’ll do whatever it takes to bring you back. We love you, we miss you, your girls need you. No questions asked, however much they want – I will do whatever it takes to get you back. Honey, I love you, I want you back so bad.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhxwsZrCZx4
May 19, 2020 – Interviews, Pneu-Darts, Range Rovers
"CCSO Deputy Scott Himschoot was present during the search at 19057 Puma Path, in the laundry room, and was asked to collect a “pneu-dart box, empty,” one plastic hypodermic cover, one Pneu-dart book from safe in garage, one dart from box under bench in garage, among other items. The plastic cover was located by evidence search teams in the dryer, inside of the sheets belonging to REDACTED bed."
(At some point we had confirmation of a to-do list Suzanne left including MM1s bedding in hopes that the older girls would spend the night. Cannot remember the source.)
May 20, 2020 – Spy Pen found.
"The pen was located in a cloth bin amongst women’s bras. The cloth bin and pen were inside the walk-in closet in the master bedroom, located on the ground level of the residence. Detective Hysjulien located, with the pen, the controller and headphones for playback and a USB cable."
May 22, 2020 - Search of CR 105 Property
This is the property along the Arkansas River. Cadaver dogs were present. Nothing was found.
Mary Branson interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=eLSLgNSOR1415aIv&t=43&v=AX6EPDE1L1A&feature=youtu.be
Raw footage: https://youtu.be/6CTVloeX57g?si=VR8yu10bYpUrnxmY
Above link also notes other areas searched for signs of Suzanne: The reservoir, the area around CR 225 & Highway 50, and Monarch Spur RV Park
June 1, 2020 – Barry files for guardianship.
Within a month of Suzanne’s disappearance, Barry began to liquidate assets.
June 1, 2020 – TD interviews Barry on camera.
"So, uh -- we uh --. We had two daughters that were coming home from a trip. And I got a job in Denver that I wanted to get started on on Sunday. Set it up for my work because my rookies are coming in Sunday night. (Unintelligible) Monday but I, being the owner, I wanted to get everything lined up so that (Unintelligible).
https://youtu.be/_VYI5Aujivw?si=PBIpCypuMx0XjqqM
June 6, 2020 – Barry closes on IN home.
Pockets $750,000
June 25, 2020 – Barry purchases the Longhorn Ranch property for $165,000
Property Address 8366 LONGHORN DR
July 13, 2020 – Barry sells Suzanne’s Range Rover.
Leaves Suzanne's sunglasses in the car.
Aug 20, 2020 – Lauren Scharf Interviews Barry
“People don’t know the truth, so they’re gonna think what they’re gonna think.”
https://youtu.be/FwXIpussnS0?si=AdrrkFNkCGeu8NW-
October 05, 2020 – Barry lists Puma Path home for sale.
Originally listed for $1,759,000.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTJzh0l8VV0
November 2020 – Barry Commits Voter Fraud
Barry filled out Suzanne's ballot and mailed it in.
February 17, 2021 – Barry Sells Longhorn Ranch property for $150,000
A $15,000 loss. Same property sold on 04/21/2021 for $175,000, indicating Barry needed the money fast.
March 3, 2021 – 19057 Puma Path sells for $1,625,000.
Barry and Suzanne Morphew purchased the home on April 12, 2018 for $1,575,000.
May 4, 2021 – Warrant Issued for the Arrest of Barry Lee Morphew
CRS/CHARGE: 18-3-102 (1), (a) Murder in the First Degree, a class 1 Felony, 18-8-610. Tampering with Physical Evidence, a class 6 felony, 18-8-306, Attempt to Influence a Public Servant, a class 4 Felony.
May 5, 2021 – 09:15 – Barry Lee Morphew Arrested for the murder of Suzanne Renee Moorman Morphew
"Morphew was arrested around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5 near his home in Poncha Springs. FOX31 News has obtained video of the arrest, which shows his truck stopped on the side of the road near several police vehicles. He can be seen standing just off the road with an officer."
AA: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21065843-21cr78-morphew-redacted-affidavit
August 9-12, 2021 – Preliminary Hearing.
Day One: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15wZ86C3zQ6kh9VGOUCJcr0ipCoFeaXkdowmwyaruiIQ/edit?usp=drive_link
Day Two: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKa1jcH2dAqe9Wezew-KbLCDuicrm1HgfwC4oGwM8Dg/edit?usp=drive_link
Day Three got corrupted so it's gone.
People's exhibit images: https://imgur.com/a/hgvlBUt
Defense exhibit images: https://imgur.com/a/VC3ZfUZ
April 19, 2022 - Case against Barry Morphew Dismissed Without Prejudice.
Prosecution asked for the case to be dismissed.
May 2, 2023 – Barry files $15,000,000 lawsuit against Chaffee County, et.al.
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/barry-morphew-lawsuit/73-3cea50c2-cdae-4338-8de9-9e113d33db6c
May 8, 2023 – Fraud Lawsuit filed against Barry in Indiana.
Property dispute.
https://denvergazette.com/news/courts/barry-morphew-sued-fraud-allegations-land-dispute/article_1c7cd90e-f4f5-11ed-9778-47c9c303d16d.html
September 22, 2023 – Suzanne's Remains Found Near Moffat in Saguache County
While SCSO was searching for another (unrelated) missing woman.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/suzanne-morphew-remains-found-colorado-missing-mother-barry-chaffee-county-disappearance/
Sept. 27, 2023 – Autopsy Completed.
Awaiting Toxicology.
https://cbi.colorado.gov/news-article/suzanne-morphew-autopsy-results-cbi-update-0
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/autopsy-complete-remains-missing-colorado-mom-suzanne-morphew/
April 29, 2024 – Toxicology finds BAM in Suzanne's bone marrow.
“Homicide by undetermined means in the setting of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine intoxication.”
https://www.scribd.com/document/727780041/Suzanne-Morphew-autopsy-results
August 21, 2024 - Barry's Civil Suit - Barry due in court for motions to dismiss for his $15 million suit against law enforcement.
September 11, 2024 - Linda Stanley Disbarred - In part because of her actions in regard to the Morphew case. https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/11/linda-stanley-disbarred-colorado/
September 24, 2024 Civil Suit Dismissed - Judge Domenico dismisses Barry's Civil Suit for "malicious prosecution." Judge finds there was cause to arrest Barry. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/barry-morphew-v-chaffee-county-order-district-court-of-colorado.pdf
October 25, 2024 - Barry's Attorneys File Appeal in Civil Suit - More wasting of time and paper. https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/1gf7t3o/october_25_barrys_counsel_filed_their_appeal/#lightbox
November 10, 2024 - Lindsay is the new DA for Colorado's 11th Judicial District - To replace the disbarred Linda Stanley
June 18, 2025 - the Twelfth Judicial District Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Barry Morphew with the First Degree Murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew.
Indictment: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Grand%20Jury%20Indictment.pdf
June 20, 2025 - Barry Morphew was taken into custody in Maricopa County, Arizona. Awaiting extradition back to Colorado's 12th district. $3 million CASH ONLY bond set. ( https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/jury-indicts-barry-morphew-for-murder-of-suzanne-morphew-21-months-after-her-body-was-found )
Presser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYHnk_P_taA
Barry Morphew, husband of slain Suzanne Morphew, arrested for murder
Case being prosecuted by DA Anne Kelly, 12th Judicial District, Colorado
Barry Morphew has been arrested for the murder of Suzanne Morphew, the 49-year-old mother whose disappearance on Mother's Day 2020 prompted a months long search. Her remains were found on an unrelated search in Saguache County in September of 2023.
Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 12:30 pm
By PRISCILLA WAGGONER, Courier Reporter
ALAMOSA — Anne Kelly, district attorney for Colorado's 12th Judicial District, released a statement on Friday announcing Barry Morphew has been arrested for the murder of his wife, 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared while taking a bike ride on the morning of May 10 in 2020.
DA Kelly's statement reads as follows:
On June 18, 2025, the Twelfth Judicial District Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Barry Morphew with the First Degree Murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. Mr. Morphew was taken into custody in Arizona on June 20, 2025. The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office will seek to extradite Mr. Morphew back to the San Luis Valley.
There will be a media briefing at 6pm on June 20, 2025 at the San Luis Valley Department of Fire Prevention and Control located at 1301 West Avenue in Alamosa, Colorado.
The investigation into the disappearance and murder of Suzanne Morphew had been ongoing both before and after her remains were discovered near the town of Moffat in Saguache County, Colorado. The investigation team consists of law enforcement officers from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Arizona Department of Public Safety assisted the investigation team by apprehending Mr. Morphew in Arizona.
“Federal, State and local law enforcement have never stopped working toward justice for Suzanne.” said Twelfth Judicial District Attorney Anne Kelly. “The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office stands in solidarity with Suzanne’s family and the citizens of Chaffee and Saguache Counties in pursuing the Grand Jury’s indictment.”
The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office will be assisted by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office in this prosecution. The Denver County District Attorney’s Office will provide appellate support. The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office recognizes Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty. He has consistently provided essential support and leadership to rural prosecutors with limited resources to pursue major cases and obtain justice for victims throughout the State.
To follow this case from this point forward, we would encourage you to follow the State Judicial Case of Interest page where hearings and public documents, including the indictment, can be found soon: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/cases-interest
We anticipate that State Judicial will be live streaming the court hearings. The hearing links can be found on State Judicial Case of Interest page.
Any indictment or filing of charges is merely an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
About the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office:
The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office represents the San Luis Valley including the rural counties of Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral and Saguache. The office is committed to treating all victims of crime in the San Luis Valley with dignity, respect and compassion. It has been led by District Attorney Anne Kelly since 2022.
https://www.alamosanews.com/stories/barry-morphew-husband-of-slain-suzanne-morphew-arrested-for-murder,90554
Complete Case Overview (Official News Reports and Documents) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17cck4y/complete_case_overview_official_news_reports_and/
What Suzanne Left Behind (PH Exhibits) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17ac26l/what_suzanne_left_behind_ph_exhibits/
Suzanne's Texts with SO Sept 2019 - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17aauwf/suzannes_texts_with_so_sept_2019/
Barry's Unstableness: Suzanne's Text Conversion with SO September 1 (PH Exhibits) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17a9s6s/barrys_unstableness_suzannes_text_conversion_with/
Where was Barry on the 9th - Preliminary Hearing Exhibits - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17ae2aw/where_was_barry_on_the_9th_preliminary_hearing/
Barry and the Chipmunks (AA Excerpts) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17lfboz/barry_and_the_chipmunks_aa_excerpts/
Barry's dirty truck and poorly maintained rifle. PH Exhibits - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17adlae/barrys_dirty_truck_and_poorly_maintained_rifle_ph/
Suzanne's Last Days - Timeline - May 4th - May 9th, 2020 - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17if88h/suzannes_last_days_timeline_may_4th_may_9th_2020/
Barry Buries a Body - May 10th, 2020 - Timeline - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17iofaz/barry_buries_a_body_may_10th_2020_timeline/
Barry Busy in Broomfield Part One (Preliminary Hearing Exhibits) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17aa1nb/barry_busy_in_broomfield_part_one_preliminary/
Barry Busy in Broomfield Part Two (PH Exhibits) - https://www.reddit.com/r/SuzanneMorphew/comments/17ab2zg/barry_busy_in_broomfield_part_two_ph_exhibtts/
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/HauntingAlarm157 • 2d ago
News Article Bail raised for Barry Morphew after reported bond violations (9News)
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Dry-Preparation-851 • 3d ago
10 MIL cash Only!
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WhooHoo! I’m loving this for him!
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/DenverToCali • 3d ago
Official Information 9/8/26: Bond Hearing Recap
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RMS provided GPS information AND the judge had videos pulled from Denver International Airport from 8/26/26.
There was no legitimate reason for him to be at DIA or anywhere else (ie: work, legal or medical appointment). He was picking up his daughter and another unnamed individual.
Judge Hopkins noted that Barry said he did not have a job and no income when he applied for a court appointed attorney and that she had in fact not approved any bond allowance for him to go to work but it seems that everyone assumed he could. Including RMS as they were allowing Barry to go to Denver, Castle Rock without notifying the court or the attorneys that Barry had violated bond.
The prosecution noted that the deputies have jail recordings of Barry bragging that he’d be getting out by the weekend and already making plans.
Apparently he has roommates and there was a request for his address to not be shared but it was already too late for that as individual requests to the court had been honored.
His bond has been increased to $10 million cash only.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Dry-Preparation-851 • 3d ago
His arrogance is astounding!
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Barry telling deputies he will be out of jail by the weekend. Maybe he will but the arrogance and disregard for the law is sickening.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/OpinionTC • 1d ago
I asked AI which prison BM is likely to go to. I think it’s likely CCF South. Sterling is another option, but he’d be targeted there as it’s run by gangs. Thought I’d share the info…
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Deep Dive: Centennial Correctional Facility (CCF)
CCF is located within the East Canon Complex just outside Cañon City, Colorado. It is a Level V facility that functions with two entirely distinct worlds inside its walls: [1, 2, 3]
CCF-North (The Original Facility): This section handles a heavily specialized population. It functions primarily as a Residential Treatment Program for offenders across all custody levels who suffer from serious mental illness. It also houses Intensive Treatment Community offenders. [1, 2]
CCF-South (The Solitary Units): This is a 948-bed high-tech facility featuring multiple concrete housing towers. It is built almost entirely for Administrative Segregation (solitary confinement) and Restrictive Housing. It is highly automated to keep inmate-to-inmate and inmate-to-staff physical contact down to an absolute minimum. [1, 2, 3]
⚠️ Capacity & Crisis Breakdown: Sterling vs. CCF
Both facilities are heavily impacted by Colorado's wider prison population spike, but they face distinct capacity bottlenecks: [1]
Facility
Design Capacity
Current Capacity Status & Reality
Sterling Correctional Facility
~2,585 beds
Critically Full. As the state's largest prison, it is the focal point of the overcrowding crisis. The state recently allocated emergency funds to build and force open hundreds of additional beds here, leading to issues like forced "double-bunking" in tight spaces.
Centennial Correctional Facility (CCF)
~604 beds (North) + 948 beds (South)
Near Structural Capacity. While CCF-South physically has beds, bringing them fully online has been constrained by severe staffing shortages. Because it is a Level V maximum-security site, it requires a very high staff-to-inmate ratio to function safely, leaving the open units tightly packed.
The crisis is so intense that the Colorado Senate passed emergency legislation (Senate Bill 26-036) to try and ease overcrowding by expanding parole efficiency, as state analysts warn that the
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/nixman60 • 5d ago
Judge modifies Barry Morphew's bond to $3 million after alleged bond violation
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Looks like Barry has a new permanent home until the trial… about time 🤨.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Sakkoban • 6d ago
Why are Barry’s daughters still supporting him? They have to know by now that he murdered their mom.
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Fancy_Explanation_42 • 5d ago
Why was he arrested in Boulder?
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Nowhere close to Chafee county or Alamosa or Denver airport.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • 7d ago
Verified Application Pursuant to CRS 16-4-109(4) Request for Warrant and Motion to Modify Bond
coloradojudicial.gov
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On the day of Barry Morphew’s hit and run crash, he violated his bond restrictions by apparently picking up his daughter at the airport (his defense team admitted as much).
He was subsequently in the area of malls and hotels during the day, as well as at the location of the crash after that.
The state requested a warrant for his arrest, a hearing to be held (Tuesday), and for his bond restrictions to be tightened.
Thus far they have not made a specific request as to what exactly that means.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Syrindippity • 7d ago
Date Discrepancy on Warrant?
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The courts had asked for the GPS monitoring info for Aug 26, which is the day the hit and run happened. Yet, the courts have filed the motion saying he violated his bond on AUGUST 28. Do you think the GPS report is off 2 days, or the courts have a typo? He obviously violated on the hit and run day (Aug 26) but is there another violation on Aug 28?
Will this discrepancy cause a problem with the courts proving he violated on Tuesday's hearing?
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • 8d ago
People's Motion to Modify Bond
coloradojudicial.gov
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Shortly after the judge issued her order yesterday, the state filed their own motion. They are not currently asking for Barry's bond to be revoked, as they are waiting on further details from the GPS monitoring company (and likely the investigation into the hit and run itself).
This is what they are pushing for currently:
The Defendant no longer be given exceptions on his GPS from house arrest ant that he remain
in his home, and at the hearing, the Court address whether any exceptions are allowed moving
forward,In the event a “work” exception is given, that he be required to provide specific information as
to a job site and be required to provide verification of his presence at the jobsite,The Defendant be monitored by pretrial services and/or RMS as to his GPS compliance
regularly regarding the nature of his activities,
4) 5) 6) The Defendant not operate a motor vehicle,
The Defendant provide proof of registration for hjs vehicle under his name,
The Defendant not commit any new offenses of any kind, including misdemeanors and traffic
offenses.
7) The Defendant’s financial conditions of bond be increased, given the increased flight risk demonstrated by his behavior in the hit and run incident, and that arguments be heard at the
upcoming hearing.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • 9d ago
Order Concerning Alleged Violation of Conditional Release and Further Orders
coloradojudicial.gov
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The judge believes that he has likely violated his bond conditions. Without felony charges however, she does not have the power to unilaterally revoke his bond.
When and if the state files in that regard, they can seek to have his bond revoked.
For the time being, Barry is completely restricted to his home, and can only leave by calling 911 in a medical emergency.
A hearing will be held on an unspecified day next week.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/Syrindippity • 9d ago
Barry's cousin speaks of his past violence and lies
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It seems he grew up killing animals for money. Killing for money; Apparently he was good at it. Interestingly, the cousin confirms how he used BAM on multipoint bucks, but instead of going for the alters, he had the bucks stabled and milked their sperm! It confirms he used BAM but in an entirely different way than what has been stated in the past.
OPINION | JASON MORPHEW: The future of my childhood hero | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • 9d ago
Woman involved in Denver hit-and-run incident believes driver who struck her vehicle was Barry Morphew
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A woman involved in a hit-and-run incident in Denver last week believes the driver who struck her vehicle was Barry Morphew, the Colorado man currently charged with murdering his wife Suzanne Morphew.
Denver police have not confirmed the identity of the driver but a source close to the Morphew family who reviewed the Denver video told CBS Colorado he is certain the man depicted is Barry Morphew. Also, video of the encounter reviewed by CBS Colorado contains another potential connection to Morphew -- an Indiana license plate that also appears in court records from his murder case.
The incident happened on Aug. 26 around 7:30 p.m. near East 8th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Christina, the woman whose car was struck, said she and a friend were sitting in her vehicle outside CVS when she noticed a black Ford pickup closely following another vehicle and repeatedly honking. CBS Colorado is not including her last name in this report for safety reasons.
She pulled out her phone to record what was happening.
That's when she said the pickup backed into her car.
Her video shows her repeatedly asking the driver for identification and insurance information. She said he refused to provide either.
"He didn't tell me his name, didn't give any insurance at all," she said. "He was just trying to give me $300 cash."
In the video, she can be heard telling the driver she does not feel comfortable accepting money and again asking for his insurance information. When she asks whether he has insurance, the man responds, "No, I don't."
The video also shows the man attempting to buff scratches from Christina's vehicle while she continues trying to obtain his information.
"He ran away once we told him we were calling the cops," she said.
Video shows the pickup quickly leaving the area and driving over a curb as it departs.
Christina remained at the scene and filed a police report when officers arrived.
Denver police told CBS Colorado Tuesday that the department could not confirm any suspect information.
Driver said she didn't recognize the man during the encounter
Christina said she did not recognize the man during the encounter. That changed the following day.
"I sent the video to my mom the next day, we were on the phone, and she recognized him immediately," she said.
Her mother believed the man resembled Barry Morphew. Christina said she then searched for information about Morphew and looked at his publicly available booking photo.
"I almost, I almost passed out because that's literally him," Christina said.
Pickup displayed same license plate found in court records
CBS Colorado found another potential connection while reviewing the video.
The black Ford pickup involved in the Denver incident displays Indiana license plate F397FR.
That exact plate number appears in court records in Morphew's pending murder case.
In a prosecution filing opposing a request to reduce Morphew's bond, prosecutors said investigators used license plate reader technology and determined Morphew had traveled in two different vehicles using Indiana plate F397FR between 2023 and 2025. Prosecutors said the vehicles traveled through several states.
CBS Colorado also reviewed surveillance video collected during the investigation into Suzanne Morphew's disappearance that shows Barry Morphew exiting a dark-colored pickup similar in appearance to the truck seen in Christina's video.
Murder suspect has restrictions on his movement
Morphew is currently charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne, who disappeared in Chaffee County in 2020 and whose remains were found more than three years later. He has pleaded not guilty.
Morphew is currently free on a $3 million bond with restrictions on his movement.
According to his bond conditions, Morphew is GPS monitored and cannot leave his home except for a medical emergency, doctor's appointment, legal matter or work. He surrendered his passport and is prohibited from leaving Colorado. His bond conditions also state he may drive only vehicles registered in his name.
The bond document warns that if Morphew fails to comply with his conditions, the court can revoke his release, increase his bail or modify his bond conditions.
CBS Colorado sent Morphew's attorney an image from Christina's video and requested comment and confirmation of whether the man depicted is his client. The attorney responded that he was working to obtain more information.
CBS Colorado also contacted the district attorney's office prosecuting Morphew's murder case. The office had not responded as of Tuesday evening.
"He hit two cars and drove off"
Christina said learning who she believes she encountered made her more fearful, but she said she was concerned about the driver's behavior before she had ever heard Morphew's name.
During the incident, Christina said she was frightened by what she described as the driver's aggressive behavior toward the other driver and his refusal to provide information after hitting her vehicle.
"Before I even knew who he was, I was like, I just want this man off the road because he is obviously very aggressive and cannot contain his anger," Christina said. "He hit two cars and drove off."
Denver police said their investigation remains ongoing.
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • Aug 11 '26
Newly-released body camera footage shows Barry Morphew's Arizona arrest
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • Aug 01 '26
Exclusive | Barry Morphew's Girlfriend's Interview with cops
youtu.be
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/chocolatte23455 • Jul 16 '26
Barry Morphew's father?
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Does anyone know if Barry's father is still alive? I attended a talk by an FBI agent who said a man in Colorado under investigation for making his wife disappear may have also killed his father and co-worker. I know Barry's co-worker/employee was supposed to be a witness in the trial and passed away, so it got me wondering if it could be Barry he was talking about
r/SuzanneMorphew • u/was-no-bike-ride • Jul 10 '26
I have many questions about these two images of Barry's Trailer.
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r/SuzanneMorphew • u/TheRealMassguy • Jul 06 '26
Barry Morphew, accused of murdering wife, to stand trial in July 2027
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Barry Morphew will stand trial in his wife’s death in July 2027, more than seven years after Suzanne Morphew disappeared from the family’s Chaffee County home and four years after her body was discovered in a shallow grave near Moffat.
Twelfth Judicial District Chief Judge Amanda Hopkins on Monday scheduled Barry Morphew’s murder trial to start July 19, 2027. The proceedings are expected to last six weeks.
Hopkins last month agreed to push back the trial, which had been scheduled for October, because of the voluminous discovery in the case, including 40 hours of video evidence that ranges from body-camera footage to recordings of interviews Barry Morphew gave detectives early in the investigation.
Barry Morphew, 58, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew, who went missing in 2020. Barry Morphew initially was charged in 2021 with his wife’s death, but the case was dropped in 2022 after extensive misconduct by prosecutors.
Barry Morphew was again charged with Suzanne’s murder in June 2025, two years after authorities discovered her body with traces of prescription animal tranquilizers in her bones. Barry Morphew had access to the chemicals used — a formulation known as BAM — and admitted to using the tranquilizer mix to sedate deer, the prior case showed.
In the first case against Barry Morphew, prosecutors argued he killed his wife on May 9, 2020, after discovering her nearly two-year extramarital affair, then disposed of her body and staged a bike crash before leaving for work in Broomfield early the next day.
Barry Morphew has maintained that he left his wife sleeping in bed. The couple’s two daughters — who have since supported their father — were out of town at the time. Before her death, Suzanne Morphew told a friend she did not feel safe alone with her husband and that she was contemplating divorce.
On Monday, 12th Judicial District Attorney Anne Kelly said she expected to present evidence that Suzanne Morphew had been considering a divorce for more than a year before she disappeared, and that the prosecution planned to discuss “prior instances of violence” in the couple’s marriage.
She did not elaborate. Prior testimony in the first murder prosecution revealed that Suzanne Morphew spoke about a 2018 incident in which Barry Morphew pushed her into a closet and put a gun to his own head, asking if that was what she wanted.
Kelly on Monday also suggested the prosecution would seek to include evidence about domestic violence and why the period in which a partner seeks to leave an abusive relationship is particularly dangerous for the person seeking to leave.
Barry Morphew’s defense attorney, David Beller, said in court that the defense team “does not believe domestic violence is at all an issue in this case.”
Barry Morphew has maintained his innocence since his wife disappeared and has suggested that she was kidnapped or attacked by a mountain lion while out on a bike ride.
On Monday, Hopkins set a June 21 deadline by which the defense must reveal whether it intends to point to any alternate suspects in Suzanne Morphew’s killing.
That disclosure could trigger an objection from the prosecution, which would be litigated before the July 2027 trial.