Colorado Husband Rearrested for Wife's 2020 Murder After Remains Found

Barry Morphew, the husband of Suzanne Morphew whose remains were found more than three years after she went missing in May 2020, was arrested in Arizona and charged with first-degree murder. The 2024 autopsy ruled Suzanne's death a homicide by unspecified means, noting the presence of a powerful animal tranquilizer called butorphanol-azaperone-medetomidine (BAM) found in her bones, a drug only Barry had access to in their area. Investigators discovered a tranquilizer gun and related accessories in the couple's home, and prosecutors allege Barry used BAM, which he utilized for hunting deer in Indiana before moving to Colorado. Barry has maintained his innocence, with his attorney criticizing the indictment as based on a predetermined conclusion and highlighting prosecutorial missteps in the earlier case that led to charges being dropped in 2022. The district attorney emphasized their commitment to justice after years of investigation, with bond set at $3 million cash, and plans to extradite Morphew back to Colorado. The case has drawn attention due to its prolonged legal battles, including a lawsuit filed by Barry against county officials alleging constitutional violations and complaints against prosecutors for withholding evidence.