Barry Morphew used multiple aliases in Arizona before murder indictment: Sources

Barry Morphew, the man at the center of the disappearance of his wife Suzanne Morphew in Salida, Colorado, has found refuge in Cave Creek, Arizona, over 600 miles away from where his wife went missing on Mother’s Day in 2020. After facing failed murder charges in Colorado due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct, Barry was indicted on charges of first-degree murder in relation to his wife’s death by a grand jury on June 20.
Barry Morphew’s move to Cave Creek, Arizona, came after the charges against him in Colorado were dropped in 2022. The charges were dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct and failure to comply with discovery rules, resulting in the exclusion of several state witnesses from testifying. In Cave Creek, Barry went by the name “Bruce” according to Charlie Loots, a bar manager at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, who was surprised to learn about Barry’s true identity when news of the murder charges surfaced.
Loots described Barry as a regular at the bar, often seen enjoying beers and interacting with other women in a flirtatious manner. Libby Spruill, another patron at the bar, recalled an encounter with Barry where he denied his real identity and claimed to be “Lee” from Indiana. Public records also revealed that Barry used the alias “Lee Moore” in Arizona, leading to speculation that he may have been trying to live a double life.
The June 20 grand jury indictment highlighted the presence of certain chemicals in Suzanne Morphew’s bone marrow that were linked to a deer tranquilizer known as “BAM.” Prosecutors alleged that Barry Morphew had access to this tranquilizer and used it to sedate and transport deer on his farm. The indictment also pointed out that Barry was the only individual with a prescription for the BAM compound in the area where Suzanne disappeared.
Despite the mounting evidence and allegations, Barry Morphew’s attorney, David Beller, maintained his client’s innocence. Beller criticized the government’s handling of the case, accusing them of pursuing a predetermined conclusion rather than seeking out the truth. Barry Morphew’s fate now rests in the hands of the legal system as he faces the murder charges in connection to his wife’s death.
As the case unfolds, the community in Cave Creek, Arizona, remains shocked by the revelation of Barry Morphew’s true identity and the allegations against him. The small town, once a peaceful refuge for Barry, is now at the center of a high-profile murder case that has captivated the nation. Only time will tell what the outcome will be for Barry Morphew as he faces the legal consequences of his actions.