Barry Morphew’s Bond Increased

A judge has raised the bond for Barry Morphew, who is accused of killing his wife, to $10 million after he reportedly left the scene of a crash while picking up his daughter from the airport.

Morphew was indicted by a grand jury on June 20, 2025, for first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who went missing on Mother’s Day in 2020 in Colorado. His arrest occurred in Goodyear, Arizona, about 11 hours from where Suzanne was last seen.

Prosecutors allege that on August 26, Morphew was driving “aggressively” before he hit two other vehicles. A witness reported that he refused to provide his name or any identification after the incident, claiming he had no insurance. Following this, he was arrested by Boulder County sheriff’s deputies on September 3 and is currently in jail.

Reportedly, Morphew offered $300 to the other driver for the damages, but she declined. There’s video evidence showing him attempting to buff scratches on her car with a T-shirt and his hands.

During the time of the alleged hit and run, prosecutors noted that Morphew was supposedly picking up his daughter from the airport.

After the other driver refused his offer and mentioned calling the police, Morphew left the scene, nearly hitting another person while driving away.

Initially, Morphew’s bond had conditions that restricted his travel outside of home, except for work or medical emergencies, and he was to be monitored by GPS.

On Tuesday, Alamosa County District Judge Amanda Hopkins agreed to increase the bond to $10 million in response to concerns from prosecutor Fred Johnson, who claimed Morphew poses a flight risk and might leave the country.

“Mr. Morphew has shown time and again that he has no respect for any order of this court,” Judge Hopkins stated, expressing doubt about his compliance with court directives.

Johnson emphasized concerns that Morphew’s behavior indicated he might evade accountability, citing that he had demonstrated disregard for court orders before.

Morphew’s defense argued that he isn’t a flight risk, noting he hasn’t fled in five years and asserting that the latest allegations don’t justify a higher bond.

The indictment mentioned that certain chemicals found in Suzanne Morphew’s bone marrow, including butorphanol and medetomidine, link back to Morphew. Prosecutors allege he used a deer tranquilizer on his farm in Indiana, where only he held a prescription for it in that region. They claimed that no other individual within the area had access to the tranquilizer, as it was largely controlled by organizations like Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Barry Morphew’s attorney previously stated that Morphew maintains his innocence, asserting that the government’s conclusions have influenced their evidence-gathering approach. The attorney suggested that the case remains constant, and the expected outcome will likely not change.