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Barry Morphew extradited to Colorado to face murder charge in death of wife Suzanne Morphew

According to the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Morphew was in custody in Alamosa County as of Monday afternoon.

www.kktv.com

6/30/25

Morphew’s first court appearance in his new case is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

 

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6/30/25

Barry Morphew arrives in CO to face charges for his wife's death

Barry Morphew was extradited to Colorado from Arizona after he was indicted on charges related to his wife's 2020 disappearance and death.

www.courttv.com

 

[Seattle1]

6/30/25

Barry Morphew extradited to Alamosa County jail on murder charge

Barry Morphew, who has been indicted a second time in his wife’s death, is in custody in Alamosa County Jail, officials confirmed Monday.

www.denverpost.com

 

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6/30/25

Suzanne Morphew Missed Mother's Day, Inside the Secret Timeline | Profiling Evil​

 

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On Tuesday, Morphew appeared in a small Alamosa County courtroom wearing an orange-and-white striped jumpsuit. During the hearing, which lasted about 30 minutes, attorneys discussed several issues, including a possible conflict of interest between Morphew and the public defender's office.

His next court appearance was set for Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m. after Morphew's defense counsel asked for 60 days to review the discovery in the case.

[…]

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/barry-morphew-colorado-court-appearance/73-806d91ce-9efa-43b3-8717-fe2c0e53d25d

 

[arielilane]

Indictment of Barry Morphew​

This is a news release CBI is sharing on behalf of the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office:

June 20, 2025

INDICTMENT OF BARRY MORPHEW



On June 18, 2025, the Twelfth Judicial District Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Barry Morphew with the First Degree Murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. Mr. Morphew was taken into custody in Arizona on June 20, 2025. The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office will seek to extradite Mr. Morphew back to the San Luis Valley.

There will be a media briefing at 6pm on June 20, 2025 at the San Luis Valley Department of Fire Prevention and Control located at 1301 West Avenue in Alamosa, Colorado.

Indictment of Barry Morphew | Colorado Bureau of Investigation

This is a news release CBI is sharing

cbi.colorado.gov

 

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

This is the official YouTube channel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is the federal appellate court serving the six state region of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. It is based at the Byron White United...

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Oral Argument Calendar | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals

www.ca10.uscourts.gov

 

[arielilane]

Suzanne Morphew's body was moved at least twice after she was murdered, according to new indictment

Husband Barry Morphew rearrested as authorities link him to animal tranquilizers found in wife Suzanne Morphew's bone marrow.

www.cbsnews.com

Jul 6


Cellphone records appear to show Barry Morphew's phone pinging all around the house on May 9. When asked about this unusual phone activity, Barry Morphew told investigators he was running around the property shooting chipmunks, which he says were a constant nuisance.CHAFFEE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT

 

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

This is the official YouTube channel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is the federal appellate court serving the six state region of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. It is based at the Byron White United...

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Oral Argument Calendar | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals

www.ca10.uscourts.gov

7/22/25 -- BM requested Oral Argument (scheduled for 9/11/25) vacated and case decided on submitted briefs:

E-Filing (CM/ECF) | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals

www.ca10.uscourts.gov

 

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General Docket
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Docket #: 24-1424

Nature of Suit: 3440 Other Civil Rights

Morphew v. Chafee County, Colorado, et al

Appeal From: United States District Court for the District of Colorado - Denver

Docketed: 10/25/2024

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07/22/2025	90	[11199246] Motion filed by Appellant Barry Morphew to vacate oral argument. This pleading complies with 10th Cir. R. 34.1(A)(3): Yes. Served on: 07/22/2025. Manner of service: email. This pleading complies with all required privacy and virus certifications: Yes. [24-1424] JF [Entered: 07/22/2025 02:48 PM]
07/28/2025	91	[11200772] Order filed by Clerk at the direction of the Court for supplemental briefing as set forth in the attached order. Simultaenous supplemental briefs due 08/04/2025 for Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Colorado, Robin Burgess, Joseph Cahill, John Camper, Randy Carricato, Chafee County, Colorado, Chaffee County Sheriff's Department, John/Jane Does, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Scott Himschoot, MarkI Hurlbert, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Jeffrey Lindsey, Barry Morphew, William Plackner, Caitlin Rogers, Andrew Rohrich, Chris Schaefer, John Spezze, Linda Stanley and Alex Walker. See order for details. Served on 07/28/2025. [24-1424] [Entered: 07/28/2025 04:10 PM]

https://ecf.ca10.uscourts.gov/n/beam/servlet/TransportRoom?servlet=CaseSummary.jsp&caseNum=24-1424&incOrigDkt=Y&incDktEntries=Y

ETA: In response to the parties unopposed motion to vacate the oral argument (DOC 90) posted above, the Court Ordered (DOC 91) the parties to simultaneously file supplemental briefs by 8/4/25 to answer whether the recent criminal charges against BM required the appeal abated until the criminal case resolved, or if the Court decides to proceed with argument in this appeal, what special measures, relating to the conduct of oral argument, if any, should the should the court adopt.

 

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8/8/2025 ENTRY #94 - ORDER FILED BY THE COURT

E-Filing (CM/ECF) | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals

www.ca10.uscourts.gov

 

[arielilane]

The latest grand jury indictment against Barry Morphew alleges new details that are surprising even to those who've been following the case since his wife Suzanne Morphew disappeared on Mother's Day 2020.

https://cbsn.ws/3U1lqy9

https://twitter.com/x/status/1942977042842083331

Suzanne Morphew's husband rearrested for her murder after her remains reveal presence of tranquilizer drugs​

This story previously aired on July 1, 2023. It was updated on July 5, 2025.

Barry Morphew, a longtime suspect in his wife's Suzanne Morphew's disappearance, has been arrested a second time and charged with her murder after a toxicologist found a unique combination of tranquilizer drugs in her bone marrow, according to a grand jury indictment made public in June.

Morphew has in the past acknowledged using those tranquilizer drugs to knock out deer and cut off their antlers, authorities say.

Suzanne Morphew's husband rearrested for her murder after her remains reveal presence of tranquilizer drugs

The latest grand jury indictment against Barry Morphew alleges new details that are surprising even to those who've been following the case since his wife Suzanne Morphew disappeared on Mother's Day 2020.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[arielilane]

Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew's husband arrested for her murder for the second time​

 

[arielilane]

Suzanne Morphew case: Grand jury indicts husband Barry Morphew for murder​

 

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[arielilane]

#BarryMorphew has filed a motion so he can wear civilian clothes to court instead of jail attire. He also wants modification of restraints so he can take notes and help counsel. Will it be granted? His next court appearance is Sept. 2. More info: http://bit.ly/4oQsR9s

https://twitter.com/x/status/1959070956426862744

 

[arielilane]

9/2/2025

Time: 1:30 PM

Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Name: MORPHEW, BARRY

Case Number: 2025CR128

Hearing Type: Status Conference

Location: Alamosa County

Appearance Type:

Courtroom: C

Docket Search | Colorado Judicial Branch

www.coloradojudicial.gov

 

[arielilane]

CONCLUSION

WHEREFORE, Mr. Morphew requests that this Court set a reasonable bond. He requests

an appearance bond of no more than $500,000.00 cash/surety/property. While his preference is

for , he will abide by whatever residence conditions are set by

this Court.

Respectfully submitted this 27th day of August, 2025.

https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-08/Motion%20to%20Reduce%20Bond%20D-007_1.pdf

 

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Colorado judge denies reduction of Barry Morphew's bail, modifies bond terms for alleged murder of wife Suzanne

Barry Morphew appeared in a Colorado courtroom for a hearing on Tuesday, where a judge failed to reduce his bail but did modify the terms of his bond.

www.cbsnews.com

9/2/25

The judge said that she wouldn't reduce the bail amount but did modify the terms of the bond. The bond was changed to a cash surety or property bond. That means that a bail bond company posts the bail on the defendant's behalf for a non-refundable fee, typically 10-15% of the total bail amount, which means that he could pay $300,000 for the bond.

The judge also added additional conditions to the bond terms for Barry Morphew:

• He must surrender his passport
• He may not leave Colorado for any reason
• He will wear a GPS monitor
• He cannot leave his home for any reason except to appear in court, meet with his attorneys, attend a doctor's appointment, or for a medical emergency.
• He must use only his name of Barry Morphew
• He must only drive vehicles registered to him
• He may not possess or control any firearm.

 

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Colorado judge denies request to lower Barry Morphew’s $3M bond

The judge modified his bond so that it can be secured with property or through a bondsman. If posted, Barry Morphew must wear a GPS monitor.

coloradosun.com

9/2/25

“The factor that weighs perhaps the strongest against modification or reduction (of bond) is that Mr. Morphew does not have a single tie to this community that I’m aware of,” Hopkins said. “His family does not live here and he … says he does not have a single friend or business associate in the area at all.”

On Tuesday, Morphew sat quietly next to his attorneys, David Beller and Jane Fisher-Byrialsen, at the defense table for the approximately 45-minute hearing. He is being held at the jail in the small city of Alamosa, not far from where investigators found Suzanne Morphew’s skeletal remains along a dirt road in September 2023.

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Morphew’s next court hearing is set for Nov. 3.