Barry Morphew Indicted by Grand Jury for Murder

In Colorado, a grand jury has indicted Barry Morphew in connection with the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, officials revealed on Friday.

Suzanne Morphew disappeared during a cycling outing on Mother's Day, May 2020. Her remains were unexpectedly discovered over three years later as part of an unrelated investigation, leading authorities to classify her death as a homicide.

In 2021, Barry Morphew faced charges for the murder of his wife, though these were dismissed in April 2022 shortly before the trial's commencement.

On Wednesday, the grand jury's indictment was formalized, resulting in Morphew's arrest in Arizona. He will be extradited to face charges in the San Luis Valley, as per the announcement from the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Anne Kelly, the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney, stated, "Efforts to secure justice for Suzanne have been relentless." She expressed alliance with Suzanne's family and the communities involved in moving forward with the grand jury's decision.

Located in September 2023, Suzanne’s remains were discovered near Moffat, approximately 90 minutes from her home.

Investigation Details and Substance Findings

Her death was attributed to homicide with undetermined methods, linked to the presence of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine, according to autopsy results.

Investigators specifically wanted tests for these substances, known collectively as BAM, commonly used in animal sedation. The indictment reveals Barry Morphew's history as a deer farmer in Indiana, where he utilized BAM. He allegedly confessed to using it as recently as April 2020 on a deer at his property in Colorado.

The indictment notes that Barry last legally acquired BAM in March 2018, with records indicating no others in their Colorado vicinity purchased it from 2017 to 2020.

"Barry Morphew was the sole individual in the region with BAM access at the time of Suzanne's disappearance," states the indictment.

Barry Morphew denies any role in his wife's death.

Legal Actions and Defense

Morphew and his daughters have pursued a lawsuit against the prosecutors, asserting wrongful charges, as discussed in an interview with ABC News in May 2023.

"Their narrow focus led them to accuse just one person," Barry remarked. "I have nothing to hide because I’ve done nothing wrong."