Suzanne Morphew is a mother of two from Salida, Colorado, who was murdered.
Husband Barry Morphew Charged With Murder. “Barry Morphew, 53, of Poncha Springs, Colorado, was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and attempting to influence a public servant, according to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. Morphew is being held without bond. “Today is not the day for celebration nor does it mark the end of this investigation,” Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze said Wednesday, according to The Associated Press.” [WHIO]
Body Not Found. “Suzanne Morphew’s body has not been found, and the arrest affidavit outlining the evidence leading investigators to believe he is responsible for his wife’s death has been sealed, District Attorney Linda Stanley said. When investigators began asking questions after his arrest, Morphew asked for a lawyer and the questioning stopped, she said.” [AP]
Barry Morphew Recorded Facebook Video Asking For Help In Wife’s Disappearance. “Barry Lee Morphew joined the effort by recording an emotional Facebook video plea for her safe return. “Oh Suzanne, if anyone is out there that can hear this, that has you, please — we’ll do whatever it takes to bring you back,” he said in the video, which captured headlines at the time.” [Global News]
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