Investigators Restart New Investigation Into Suzanne Morphew's Disappearance and Death Case as Tip Line is Launched

 

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled a new tip line to gather information related to the 2020 disappearance and death of Suzanne Morphew, a mother of two. 

Suzanne, aged 49, went missing while on a bike ride near her Chaffee County home on Mother's Day in 2020. Recently, her remains were discovered in a desert area known as "The Boneyard" in Saguache County, approximately 45 miles from where she disappeared.

An attorney representing the Morphew family, Iris Eytan, expressed their hope for justice, saying, "The Morphew family wishes that all hands are on deck to find the person(s) responsible for Suzanne’s death." They also extended their sympathy to the family of Edna Quintana, who is missing and was last seen in Saguache County.

Suzanne Morphew's remains were located during the search for Edna Quintana, who vanished on May 3, 2020, in the same area. This region has seen five people either disappear or be found dead, including Suzanne Morphew, Edna Quintana, Kristal Reisinger, an unidentified man found on July 26, and another unidentified person whose remains were discovered in Saguache County recently.

Eytan described the location where Suzanne's remains were found as "a shallow grave in a dry desert field of sagebrush and natural grasses." Now, the CBI is seeking information from the public regarding Suzanne Morphew's disappearance and death through their newly established tip line.

The CBI urged individuals to report any information about the case by emailing [email protected] or calling 719-312-7530. Currently, there is no new information available in the case.

Suzanne's bicycle was located in a ravine near her family's Maysville home on the same day she went missing in 2020. Her husband, Barry Morphew, claimed he was working in Broomfield, Colorado, at the time.

Barry was initially charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence in 2021, but charges were dropped in 2022 as prosecutors sought more time to find Suzanne's body. A lawsuit was subsequently filed by Barry's legal team against prosecutors and investigators, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.

Eytan emphasized the family's loss and expressed concern that the focus had shifted away from finding the responsible party for Suzanne's death. She noted that Barry had been under intense scrutiny during the investigation, with law enforcement using various surveillance methods.

While DNA was discovered on the glovebox of Suzanne Morphew's vehicle, the partial profile did not match Barry's DNA. No other arrests have been made in the case, and the charges against Barry Morphew were dismissed without prejudice, leaving open the possibility of future charges.

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