US EditionBarry Morphew Returns to Court Today, as Sides Argue over Flight Risk Status
Barry Morphew faces a $3 million cash bond while contesting charges linked to a tranquilizer found in his wife's remains; prosecutors argue he is a flight risk.
- Barry Morphew appeared in an Alamosa courtroom on Tuesday facing first-degree murder charges related to his wife Suzanne's death for the second time.
- Suzanne went missing from her residence in Chaffee County in May 2020, and the discovery of her remains in September 2023, which contained traces of a wildlife tranquilizer, prompted new charges to be filed.
- In late August, Morphew’s attorneys submitted a request to lower his bond from $3 million cash-only to $500,000 secured by cash, surety, or property, contending that he does not pose a flight risk.
- Suzanne's brother David described Barry as a 'soulless, sadistic, and amoral predator,' called him a flight risk, and urged the court to keep him incarcerated and seek life without parole.
- Judge Amanda Hopkins denied the bond reduction but converted it to a surety bond, citing Morphew's ability to move and remain under the radar as reasons to maintain high bail.
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Judge denies reduced bond for Barry Morphew during 2nd murder trial
ALAMOSA, Colo. (KDVR) — There were fiery moments in court Tuesday for Barry Morphew, once cleared of murder charges in his wife's disappearance, now facing new charges in his death. During Tuesday's proceedings, he got a chance to bond out of jail. Morphew is facing a second murder indictment, and in court on Tuesday, his defense team focused on a key piece of evidence. Man accused of chasing ex-girlfriend’s mother with car, hitting 4 cars,…
Denver Post
The Cañon City Daily RecordJudge adjusts $3 million bail for Barry Morphew in wife’s murder case
A Colorado judge adjusted the $3 million bail for Barry Morphew as he awaits trial in the murder of his wife from cash-only to a cash or surety bail — meaning he could now be released from jail if he pays $300,000 through a bondsman.
Colorado Springs Gazette
9NEWS DenverBarry Morphew bond-related request denied by judge
ALAMOSA — Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of killing his wife and burying her in a shallow grave in the San Luis Valley, made his first court appearance Tuesday. Clad in orange and white jail garb, Morphew smiled at one of his daughters while being led into the courtroom. He was arrested in Arizona after a grand jury indicted him on one count of first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, 49.
Barry Morphew back in court in wife's murder case
ALAMOSA, Colo. (Scripps News Denver) — Barry Morphew, charged for the second time with the murder of his wife, is due back in court Tuesday as his defense team is expected to ask a judge to reduce his $3 million cash-only bond. This June 2025 booking photo provided by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office shows Barry Morphew. (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office) Suzanne Morphew was first reported missing on Mother’s Day in 2020. Barry Morphew faces…
Suzanne’s brother calls Barry Morphew ‘soulless predator’ with 'no redemption' as judge weighs bail request
Suzanne Morphew's brother submits victim impact statement opposing Barry Morphew's bail reduction ahead of Tuesday hearing for murder charges in Colorado.
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