Colorado man charged again with first degree murder of wife who went missing in 2020

A Colorado man suspected of killing his wife was charged Friday for the second time with first-degree murder in her 2020 death, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office said in a release. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Barry Morphew was previously charged with first-degree murder, among other charges, in May 2021 in the killing of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who was last seen on Mother's Day in 2020.

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Main Idea: Barry Morphew was charged again with first-degree murder in the 2020 death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, after her remains were found and investigators said new evidence supported the case.

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Prosecutors in Colorado unsealed a new indictment and said Morphew was arrested in Arizona while extradition back to Colorado is arranged.
Suzanne Morphew disappeared on Mother’s Day in 2020, and her remains were later found in 2023 in a shallow grave in Saguache County.
Investigators say evidence points to homicide, including tranquilizer drugs in her system and items tied to Morphew’s home and travel.
Morphew had previously been charged in 2021, but those charges were dropped in 2022 before being refiled after the new findings.

Impact on the People

Negative Impact

Barry Morphew’s rearrest and a long murder case can cost taxpayers more court and jail resources, while also showing how hard delayed cases can be for families and communities.

Positive Impact

Suzanne Morphew’s case may reassure voters and households that police can keep investigating cold cases and seek justice years later.

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