Barry Morphew has once again appeared in Alamosa County court to officially confront murder charges, marking his second encounter with such allegations.
Dressed in a cream sweater and light-washed jeans, Morphew sat quietly beside his legal team, which includes attorneys David Beller and Jane Fisher-Byrialsen. His daughters, Mallory and Macy, offered their support from the front row, sitting directly behind him.
On behalf of Morphew, Beller submitted a plea of not guilty.
Proclaiming his innocence in connection to his wife’s murder, Morphew has decided to waive his right to a swift trial. Both defense and prosecution agree that the extensive data involved necessitates additional time to adequately prepare for the case.
The judge has scheduled Morphew’s jury trial to commence on October 13, with expectations that it might extend over a six-week period.
Initially charged in May 2021 with the murder of his wife, Morphew saw the case dismissed just days before the trial. This decision followed a judge’s ruling to exclude key witnesses from testifying for the State due to procedural failures in evidence disclosure.
Former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was later disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court for
significant ethical misconduct. Stanley made inappropriate comments in the media and even improperly investigated the judge in the case.
Her actions compromised the Morphew prosecution and led to disciplinary action.
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[Feature Photo: Suzanne Morphew/Handout]
