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Disappearance of Suzanne Morphew

Colorado · United States · 2020

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Suzanne Morphew was reported missing from her Chaffee County, Colorado, home on 10 May 2020. Remains found in Saguache County were identified as hers on 27 Sep 2023; the coroner ruled the death a homicide by undetermined means. Her husband, Barry Morphew, was previously charged then had that case dismissed without prejudice in 2022; he was re-indicted in 2025 on first-degree murder, pleaded not guilty, and awaits trial. The charge is an allegation; he is presumed innocent.

At a glance

Defendant

Barry Morphew

Charges

First-degree murder after deliberation

Barry Morphew is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

No verified court dates are scheduled — unconfirmed listings appear under Court dates.

Timeline· 12 entries

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  1. 10 May 2020 · Sunday

    1. Disappearance, investigation event

      Suzanne Morphew reported missing / disappeared from Chaffee County home

      coloradojudicial.gov

  2. 5 May 2021 · Wednesday

    1. Arrest, court event

      Barry Morphew arrested on first-degree murder and related charges

      Colorado Eleventh Judicial DistrictColorado Bureau of Investigation

  3. 19 Apr 2022 · Tuesday

    1. Court ruling, court event

      Earlier prosecution dismissed without prejudice

      Colorado Judicial Branch

  4. 22 Sep 2023 · Friday

    1. Discovery, investigation event

      Human remains located near Moffat in Saguache County

      Colorado Bureau of Investigation

  5. 27 Sep 2023 · Wednesday

    1. Update, investigation event

      Remains positively identified as Suzanne Morphew

      Colorado Bureau of Investigation

  6. 29 Apr 2024 · Monday

    1. Update, investigation event

      Autopsy classified Suzanne Morphew’s death as homicide

      Colorado Bureau of Investigation

  7. 18 Jun 2025 · Wednesday

    1. Charges filed, court event

      Grand jury indicts Barry Morphew on one count of first-degree murder

      Colorado Twelfth Judicial DistrictColorado Judicial Branch

  8. 20 Jun 2025 · Friday

    1. Arrest, court event

      Barry Morphew taken into custody in Arizona after indictment

      Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office via CBI

  9. 12 Jan 2026 · Monday

    1. Plea, court event

      Barry Morphew enters not-guilty plea

      Colorado Judicial Branch

  10. 25 Jun 2026 · Thursday

    1. Court ruling, court event

      Court vacates October 2026 trial setting and orders new date

      Colorado Judicial Branch

  11. 8 Sep 2026 · Tuesday

    1. Hearing, court event

      Court increases bail to $10 million cash only

      Colorado Judicial Branch

  12. 19 Jul 2027 · Monday

    1. Trial date set, court event

      Source not yet checked

      Six-week jury trial scheduled to begin

      Colorado Judicial Branch

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