Four years after Suzanne Morphew disappeared, her remains were found in October 2023, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation released her autopsy results on April 29, revealing that she died by homicide in the setting of drug intoxication. Suzanne’s family has been left with more questions than answers and a lack of justice after her death, with her loved ones gathering to remember her at a memorial event. The Chaffee County Medical Examiner determined her homicide occurred by undetermined means in the setting of sedatives that Barry Morphew had previously admitted to using to shoot deer with a tranquilizer gun.
The case has been characterized by disputes between prosecutors and Barry Morphew’s defense team over the past four years. Barry was initially accused of killing his wife and charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence in 2021 before the charges were dropped in 2022 due to lack of evidence. Suzanne’s remains were found in Saguache County, leading to questions about potential new charges in the case. Barry’s legal team filed a $15 million lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators for violating his constitutional rights, as he continues to maintain his innocence in his wife’s death despite the autopsy results pointing towards a homicide.
Investigators found traces of unknown male DNA on Suzanne’s bike where it was parked, on the grips, handlebars, and seat, as well as a partial DNA profile on her glovebox that matched profiles developed in sexual assault cases from Chicago and Phoenix. However, authorities have not informed the Morphew family if Suzanne’s bike clothes have been tested for DNA or if testing has been done on the bullet found with her remains. Suzanne had sent text messages to Barry just days before her disappearance indicating she was having affairs and was unhappy in their marriage, adding another layer of complexity to the case.
Barry Morphew’s legal team has been actively involved in seeking justice for Suzanne and challenging the authorities’ handling of the case. The lack of closure for Suzanne’s family and unanswered questions surrounding her death continue to haunt them. The authorities have not provided crucial information to the Morphew family, including the results of DNA testing on evidence collected in relation to the case. Suzanne’s remains were found far from her home, leading to speculation about the circumstances of her abduction and murder.
Despite the passage of time and the discovery of Suzanne’s remains, no arrests have been made in connection with her murder. The case remains unsolved, leaving Suzanne’s family and the community with a sense of unease and a desire for justice to be served. The investigation into Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance and death continues, with authorities urging anyone with information about the case to come forward to help bring closure to Suzanne’s loved ones and ensure that those responsible for her death are held accountable.
