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Judge Boosts Wife Murder Suspect's Bond to $10M
9 Sep
Summary
- Bond for a man accused of killing his wife increased to $10 million.
- The suspect allegedly fled from a crash after picking up his daughter.
- Evidence includes traces of wildlife tranquilizer in victim's remains.
A Colorado judge has raised the bond for Barry Morphew, accused of murdering his wife, to $10 million. Morphew, initially free on a $3 million bond, was reportedly involved in a crash in Denver after picking up his daughter at the airport. Prosecutors argued this incident demonstrated he is a flight risk, violating his release conditions which required GPS monitoring and restricted travel.
Alamosa County District Judge Amanda Hopkins escalated the bond to $10 million cash only, citing concerns that Morphew could easily flee the country. Morphew's defense countered that he had not previously fled despite years of legal proceedings. His wife, Suzanne Morphew, disappeared in 2020, and her skeletal remains were discovered in 2023.
Investigators found traces of a drug cocktail used to tranquilize wildlife in Suzanne Morphew's bone marrow. Prosecutors allege Barry Morphew was uniquely authorized to use such chemicals in the area. He has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled for next summer.
