Barry Morphew, 53, charged with first-degree murder in his wife Suzanne Morphewâs death, appeared in 11th Judicial District Court Thursday morning for an advisement of his rights.
Eleventh Judicial District Chief Judge Patrick Murphy addressed objections to an earlier issued order to allow expanded media coverage in the form of a camera in the court room at least for this proceeding.
Murphy advised Morphew of his rights and issued a protection order allowing Morphew to have civil contact with daughters Mallory and Macy at their discretion.
Morphew is being held without bond at Chaffee County Detention Center and as such is being represented by the Public Defenderâs office.
Mail Staff Writer
Following a nearly year-long investigation, Barry Morphew, 53, was arrested Wednesday morning, charged with the first degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who went missing May 10, 2020.
Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze and 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley made the official announcement of the arrest and charges against Morphew at a press conference Wednesday in front of the Chaffee County Courthouse.
In addition to the murder charge, he was also charged with tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant.
Other details were unavailable as Stanley said the arrest affidavit in the case would remain sealed at this time.
Following a nearly year-long investigation, Barry Morphew, 53, was arrested Wednesday morning, charged with the first degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who went missing May 10, 2020.
Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze and 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley made the official announcement of the arrest and charges against Morphew at a press conference Wednesday in front of the Chaffee County Courthouse.
In addition to the murder charge, he was also charged with tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant.
Other details were unavailable as Stanley said the arrest affidavit in the case would remain sealed at this time.
Following a nearly year-long investigation, Barry Morphew, 53, was arrested Wednesday morning, charged with the first degree murder in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who went missing May 10, 2020.
Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze and 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley made the official announcement of the arrest and charges against Morphew at a press conference Wednesday in front of the Chaffee County Courthouse.
 In addition to the murder charge, he was also charged with tampering with evidence and attempting to influence a public servant.
Other details were unavailable as Stanley said the arrest affidavit in the case would remain sealed at this time.