The mysterious death of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado woman who disappeared while out on a bike ride in 2020, has now been ruled as a homicide with shocking new details emerging from the recent autopsy report.
According to the El Paso County coroner, Suzanne Morphew died from “homicide by unspecified means in a context of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine intoxication.” These drugs, often used to immobilize wild animals, were found in her system at the time of death. The discovery of these drugs has raised disturbing questions about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Morphew’s remains were found in September 2023, three years after she went missing, about 80 kilometers south of where she was last seen. Her disappearance led to the initial arrest of her husband, Barry Lee Morphew, who was charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and attempting to influence a public official. However, prosecutors dropped the charges in 2022 in the hopes that Suzanne’s body would be found.
With no defendants currently in the case, investigators are continuing to follow the evidence as they seek justice for Suzanne’s death. The Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation are actively pursuing leads and working towards solving this tragic case.
In response to the latest findings, Barry Morphew’s lawyers have expressed frustration with the lack of answers and justice for Suzanne and the family. They have called for authorities to conduct further forensic tests and investigate all leads to solve Suzanne’s murder.
The Morphew family is now pleading for privacy as they seek closure and justice for Suzanne. As the investigation continues, the community remains eager for answers and resolution in this tragic case.