More than four years after Suzanne Morphew disappeared without a trace from her Colorado home, her husband Barry Morphew is back in the spotlight—this time with fresh charges and a new mugshot.
Now 53, Barry was arrested in Cave Creek, Arizona, and charged with first-degree murder, reigniting a case that has long gripped the nation.
A Vanishing That Shook Colorado
Suzanne, a 43-year-old mother of two, vanished in May 2020 from their $1.5 million home in Marysville, located about 150 miles from Denver.
Her disappearance sparked a massive manhunt, national headlines, and deep suspicion that Barry, her husband of over two decades, knew more than he was saying.
Arrest Comes with Explosive New Details
On Friday, law enforcement officials held a press conference announcing the latest twist in the case.
According to the newly released indictment, investigators found that Suzanne had BAM—a powerful combination animal tranquilizer used to sedate deer—present in her system when she died.
The report zeroed in on Barry, pointing out that he was the only private citizen in the area known to have access to the chemical.
During searches of their home, authorities also found darts, a tranquilizer gun, and even a needle cap in the dryer tangled in bed sheets.
A Troubled Marriage and Secret Affair
Suzanne’s life behind closed doors was far from the happy picture Barry painted publicly.
Days before her disappearance, Suzanne sent Barry a chilling message: “I’m done.
I could care less what you’re up to and have been for years.”
Investigators later uncovered that Suzanne had been in a two-year affair with a former high school friend named Jeff Libler. Friends claimed she feared for her safety.
One friend even recounted Suzanne saying Barry had once shoved her into a closet and screamed with a gun to his head, “Is this what you want?”
The Morning Everything Changed
Police believe Barry killed Suzanne on May 9, 2020, while their daughter Macy was away.
He told investigators she was still sleeping when he left early the next day for a landscaping job in Broomfield, three hours away. But nothing about that day added up.
Barry’s phone kept switching in and out of airplane mode, and his truck was backed into the garage multiple times between 3:25 and 5:00 a.m.
Surveillance later showed him making several suspicious trash runs, while a cheap hotel room he used that day reportedly reeked of chlorine.
From Staged Scenes to Missing Pieces
The day Suzanne was reported missing—Mother’s Day, May 10—her daughters couldn’t reach her, prompting a neighbor to check in and call authorities.
Suzanne’s bike was later found down a steep embankment, and her helmet was discovered a mile away, raising immediate red flags.
Police now believe those scenes were staged to mislead investigators.
A Body Found, but Questions Remain
For years, Suzanne’s body remained missing, complicating the case.
But in September 2023, her remains were discovered in Saguache County in a desolate area known as “The Boneyard.”
Though the cause of death couldn’t be determined due to decomposition, forensic experts say it’s unlikely she died where she was found, given the condition of her remains and clothing.
A Case That Collapsed—Then Came Back
This isn’t Barry’s first brush with the justice system over Suzanne’s disappearance.
He was previously charged in 2021, but that case fell apart due to prosecutorial misconduct.
Both daughters, Macy and Mallory, publicly supported their father throughout.
Now, a new team of prosecutors has reopened the case, and with Suzanne’s body finally recovered, they’re pushing forward with renewed evidence and a fresh indictment.
Community Demands Justice
At Friday night’s press briefing, District Attorney Anne Kelly emphasized that law enforcement never gave up.
“We have worked very hard to move forward in this case,” she said.
Her office now stands “in solidarity with Suzanne’s family” in pursuing the Grand Jury’s charges.
The Public Persona and The Private Life
After Suzanne disappeared, Barry tearfully released a video plea begging for her safe return.
But behind the camera, investigators were uncovering a darker story—one of a troubled marriage, secret affairs, and escalating tension that friends say left Suzanne fearful.
When police searched the Morphew residence, they found a live bullet by Suzanne’s bed, and tranquilizer equipment scattered around.
Barry admitted to using a dart gun to hunt deer—but couldn’t explain how the needle cap ended up in the laundry.
Awaiting Trial in Colorado
Barry Morphew is now being extradited back to Colorado from Arizona to face the charges.
He currently owns a run-down trailer park in Cave Creek, which he advertised as a “boutique community,” but which reporters described as dilapidated and depressing.
As of now, Barry’s daughters have not made any public statements about the latest developments.
But for Suzanne’s sister and close friends, this arrest is a long-overdue step toward justice.
And with new evidence in hand, prosecutors are hoping this time, the case will stick.
More than four years after Suzanne Morphew disappeared without a trace from her Colorado home, her husband Barry Morphew is back in the spotlight—this time with fresh charges and a new mugshot.
Now 53, Barry was arrested in Cave Creek, Arizona, and charged with first-degree murder, reigniting a case that has long gripped the nation.
A Vanishing That Shook Colorado
Suzanne, a 43-year-old mother of two, vanished in May 2020 from their $1.5 million home in Marysville, located about 150 miles from Denver.
Her disappearance sparked a massive manhunt, national headlines, and deep suspicion that Barry, her husband of over two decades, knew more than he was saying.
Arrest Comes with Explosive New Details
On Friday, law enforcement officials held a press conference announcing the latest twist in the case.
According to the newly released indictment, investigators found that Suzanne had BAM—a powerful combination animal tranquilizer used to sedate deer—present in her system when she died.
The report zeroed in on Barry, pointing out that he was the only private citizen in the area known to have access to the chemical.
During searches of their home, authorities also found darts, a tranquilizer gun, and even a needle cap in the dryer tangled in bed sheets.
A Troubled Marriage and Secret Affair
Suzanne’s life behind closed doors was far from the happy picture Barry painted publicly.
Days before her disappearance, Suzanne sent Barry a chilling message: “I’m done.
I could care less what you’re up to and have been for years.”
Investigators later uncovered that Suzanne had been in a two-year affair with a former high school friend named Jeff Libler. Friends claimed she feared for her safety.
One friend even recounted Suzanne saying Barry had once shoved her into a closet and screamed with a gun to his head, “Is this what you want?”
The Morning Everything Changed
Police believe Barry killed Suzanne on May 9, 2020, while their daughter Macy was away.
He told investigators she was still sleeping when he left early the next day for a landscaping job in Broomfield, three hours away. But nothing about that day added up.
Barry’s phone kept switching in and out of airplane mode, and his truck was backed into the garage multiple times between 3:25 and 5:00 a.m.
Surveillance later showed him making several suspicious trash runs, while a cheap hotel room he used that day reportedly reeked of chlorine.
From Staged Scenes to Missing Pieces
The day Suzanne was reported missing—Mother’s Day, May 10—her daughters couldn’t reach her, prompting a neighbor to check in and call authorities.
Suzanne’s bike was later found down a steep embankment, and her helmet was discovered a mile away, raising immediate red flags.
Police now believe those scenes were staged to mislead investigators.
A Body Found, but Questions Remain
For years, Suzanne’s body remained missing, complicating the case.
But in September 2023, her remains were discovered in Saguache County in a desolate area known as “The Boneyard.”
Though the cause of death couldn’t be determined due to decomposition, forensic experts say it’s unlikely she died where she was found, given the condition of her remains and clothing.
A Case That Collapsed—Then Came Back
This isn’t Barry’s first brush with the justice system over Suzanne’s disappearance.
He was previously charged in 2021, but that case fell apart due to prosecutorial misconduct.
Both daughters, Macy and Mallory, publicly supported their father throughout.
Now, a new team of prosecutors has reopened the case, and with Suzanne’s body finally recovered, they’re pushing forward with renewed evidence and a fresh indictment.
Community Demands Justice
At Friday night’s press briefing, District Attorney Anne Kelly emphasized that law enforcement never gave up.
“We have worked very hard to move forward in this case,” she said.
Her office now stands “in solidarity with Suzanne’s family” in pursuing the Grand Jury’s charges.
The Public Persona and The Private Life
After Suzanne disappeared, Barry tearfully released a video plea begging for her safe return.
But behind the camera, investigators were uncovering a darker story—one of a troubled marriage, secret affairs, and escalating tension that friends say left Suzanne fearful.
When police searched the Morphew residence, they found a live bullet by Suzanne’s bed, and tranquilizer equipment scattered around.
Barry admitted to using a dart gun to hunt deer—but couldn’t explain how the needle cap ended up in the laundry.
Awaiting Trial in Colorado
Barry Morphew is now being extradited back to Colorado from Arizona to face the charges.
He currently owns a run-down trailer park in Cave Creek, which he advertised as a “boutique community,” but which reporters described as dilapidated and depressing.
As of now, Barry’s daughters have not made any public statements about the latest developments.
But for Suzanne’s sister and close friends, this arrest is a long-overdue step toward justice.
And with new evidence in hand, prosecutors are hoping this time, the case will stick.