SALIDA — A judge was holding a hearing Monday to determine if a Colorado man charged with murder in the death of his wife who disappeared over a year ago was will stand trial. Barry Morphew is charged with first-degree murder and other charges related to the presumed death of Suzanne Morphew, whose body has […]
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Arrest warrant stays sealed for man accused in Suzanne Morphew’s death
By James Anderson, The Associated Press An arrest warrant affidavit for a Colorado man charged with murder in the death of his wife who disappeared last year will remain sealed, a judge ruled Friday, saying that release of the document could harm the couple’s daughters and witnesses in the case and hinder Barry Morphew’s ability […]
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Barry Morphew says he mailed the 2020 ballot of his missing wife, Suzanne Morphew, to help Trump
By James Anderson, The Associated Press A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared on Mother’s Day 2020 is also accused of submitting a fraudulent vote on her behalf for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election, newly released court documents show. Barry Morphew told investigators he mailed the ballot on behalf […]
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Colorado man suspected in wife’s death appears in court
By Colleen Slevin, The Associated Press A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared last Mother’s Day made his first appearance in court Thursday to be advised of the charges he could face, including first-degree murder. Barry Morphew, 53, wore an orange-and-white striped jail uniform during his brief in-person appearance in […]
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Suzanne Morphew’s husband arrested, charged with murder almost a year after her disappearance
Suzanne Morphew’s husband was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday, nearly a year after the Salida woman went missing in a case that’s gripped Chaffee County. Barry Lee Morphew was taken into custody without incident, investigators announced at a news conference on Wednesday. He has been charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and […]