A mom from Colorado who disappeared while cycling met her demise through homicide, according to the coroner, and had a drug mixture in her system.
In 2020, Suzanne Morphew, aged 49, mysteriously disappeared while out on a bike ride. Her husband, Barry Lee Morphew, was initially accused of being responsible for her death but was later cleared in 2022 when investigators still hadn't found her body. However, later that year, in September 2023, her remains were found in a location around 50 miles south from where she initially went missing. So far, no one has been charged with the crime.
The results of the autopsy conducted on Suzanne Morphew revealed her death was caused by a combination of three drugs - butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine. This mix is commonly used to incapacitate animals and can lead to pain relief and sedation.
Recently, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Director, Chris Schaefer, affirmed that investigators continue to focus on the evidence in their ongoing pursuit for justice in this case. This mirrors the statement made by the local district attorney's office, where they express their commitment to seeking justice for Suzanne.
However, the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew began in May 2020, when she left her home in Chaffee County, Colorado, to go cycling near Maysville and didn't return. Strange as it is, her bike and helmet were found undamaged in different parts of the county.
In the same year, 2020, Barry Morphew was arrested and charged with murder, tampering with evidence, and bribery, all related to his wife's disappearance. He promptly denied the allegations, maintaining his innocence. The prosecution was hopeful to find her body before the trial commenced, prompting them to drop the charges. Barry is still not exonerated though; the charges against him can be reinstated should a body be found.
This outcome left Suzanne's loved ones looking for further answers. Her two daughters, barred from attending their father's trial over concerns about his influence as the investigations continue, are now waiting for a resolution in the long-drawn case.
Morphew's attorneys released a statement condemning the lack of sufficient forensic testing in the case, particularly regarding the testing of her clothes for possible DNA evidence. They also came forward with information about unknown DNA found in her vehicle.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Anne E. Kelly’s Twelfth Judicial District Attorney responded to these claims with radio silence, undoubtedly leaving the family in disarray and thirsty for answers.
The family has since pleaded with the authorities to reexamine the case with a renewed sense of scrutiny, urging them to pursue all avenues of research and investigation. It remains to be seen whether Suzanne Morphew's case can be finally solved.
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Source: edition.cnn.com
