Remains found of Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew, who went missing on Mother’s Day 2020

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The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother who disappeared while on a Mother’s Day bike ride in 2020, have been discovered by investigators, as authorities revealed on Wednesday.

This development is a significant twist in the ongoing mystery surrounding her disappearance, a case that initially led to murder charges against her husband, Barry Morphew, only to see those charges dropped later, followed by a $15 million lawsuit filed by Barry against county officials.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation located the remains of Suzanne Morphew, a 49-year-old mother of two daughters, during a search in the Moffat area, situated approximately 40 miles (65 kilometers) south of Salida, where she was last reported missing. However, precise details regarding the location and condition of the remains have not been disclosed by investigators.

Notably, the charges against Barry Morphew, including murder, were dropped by prosecutors last year, just before his trial was set to begin. This decision came after a judge prohibited the prosecution from calling many of their key witnesses due to repeated failures to adhere to evidence-handling rules. Among the noteworthy pieces of evidence was DNA from an unidentified male, potentially linked to sexual assault cases in other states, found in Suzanne Morphew’s SUV, raising questions about the involvement of another suspect.

Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze expressed the deep impact this case has had on the community and law enforcement, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to seeking justice for Suzanne. However, he acknowledged that numerous unanswered questions still linger.

District Attorney Anne Kelly, whose jurisdiction includes the area where Suzanne’s remains were discovered, has not yet commented on this recent development.

Barry Morphew’s legal team filed a lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators, alleging constitutional rights violations. The charges against him were dismissed without prejudice, leaving the possibility of future legal action against him should prosecutors choose to pursue the case again.

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