This article has been updated since it's original posting. Human remains discovered by agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in Saguache County Sept. 27 have been identified as Suzanne
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Sept 27, 2023
Human remains discovered by agents with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in Saguache County Sept. 27 have been identified as Suzanne Morphew, 49, of Maysville.
The remains were located during the course of a different CBI investigation, not related to Morphew’s case, a press release reported.
The El Paso County Coroner positively identified them as Morphew on Sept. 27.
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Family notifications have been made following the formal identification of Morphew.
Lauren Scharf, former Fox21 reporter who had covered the case, said, “Definitely this was an answered prayer for the family. I was just overwhelmed by emotion when I found out.”
Suzanne’s family informed Scharf of the news, she said, but said they don’t wish to comment on the record until there is more information.
Tisha Leewaye of Salida, an instrumental organizer of searches for Suzanne, said, “It is great news and sad news, I guess. Great in that the family can find peace, but sad obviously because we all know now that she’s gone. I hope now we can finally find full justice for her and find answers to what happened to her.”
No arrests have been made since the remains were located. Updates will be provided as information becomes available during this ongoing investigation.
“While this case has garnered attention from around the world, it has touched our community and the sheriff’s office deeply,” said Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze. “We have never stopped our investigation and will continue to follow all leads in pursuit of justice for Suzanne.”
The remains were located in the 12th Judicial District, and District Attorney Anne Kelly has been notified.
