Buena Vista police received a report of gunshots and a man threatening to kill another individual near CR 304 in the Midland Hill Trail area Thursday afternoon, resulting in a suspect being charged with attempted first degree murder.
According to a press release from Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze, responding officers found the victim, who had been shooting target practice, with injuries to his head and face. The victim said that the suspect, Thomas Labosky, 35, had inflicted the unprovoked injuries with a rock and a stick. The victim was also forced to remove all his clothing.
Spezze said he could not comment as to Labosky s state of mind, but did say that the attack was unprovoked and there were underlying issues.
Barry Morphew, who faces a charge of first-degree murder and lesser charges in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, appeared in 11th Judicial District Court Thursday for a status
Barry Morphew Faces New Charges, Including Tampering With Corpse
The Chaffee County District Court has filed two new charges against Barry Morphew: tampering with a deceased human body and possession of a dangerous weapon.
Barry is also facing charges of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. Suzanne went missing on May 10, 2020 after reportedly going for a bike ride and never coming home.
A Tuesday (May 18) complaint details the charges, which accuse Barry of killing Suzanne and tampering with her body between May 9 and May 10 of last year.