Suzanne Morphew’s Remains FOUND: Is Her Husband Guilty?
Nov 23, 2023
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Guest: Suzanne Morphew, a woman who went missing on Mother's Day in 2020 and whose remains were recently found. In this podcast, Kendall goes over everything we know about the case, including the suspicious disappearance, Barry's unusual behavior, the investigation into Suzanne's disappearance, and the recent discovery of her remains. The podcast also discusses the impact of recent discoveries and the need for more evidence to determine Barry's involvement.
Barry Morfue's suspicious actions and contradicting statements raised significant doubt about his innocence in Suzanne Morphew's disappearance and potential murder.
Text messages and notes on Suzanne's phone revealed her troubled and abusive marriage to Barry, providing a possible motive for her disappearance and death.
The discovery of Suzanne's remains years after her disappearance, along with evidence of her affair and Barry's knowledge of it, further implicates Barry as the prime suspect in the case.
Deep dives
Background and Rocky Marriage
Suzanne Morphew had a rocky marriage to Barry Morfue, with text messages indicating her unhappiness and fear of him. She finally told Barry she was done on May 6, 2020.
Suspicious Activity and Contradicting Statements
Barry's actions and statements raised suspicion. His car was found in an area where Suzanne's bike helmet was discovered, contradicting his story. Surveillance footage showed him making multiple trips to dumpsters, raising questions about his activities.
Dismissal of Charges and Recent Discovery
Just days before the trial was set to begin, all charges against Barry Morfue were dismissed without prejudice. However, in September 2023, Suzanne Morphew's remains were found in shallow graves, three years after her disappearance.
Evidence of Troubled Marriage
Text messages and notes on Suzanne's phone revealed a troubled marriage filled with abuse, mistrust, and fear. Suzanne confided in her friend about her husband's controlling behavior, confrontations, and even physical abuse. She expressed her reluctance to be alone with him and detailed numerous grievances in her notes app. These messages and notes serve as evidence that Suzanne wanted out of the marriage, which could have been a motive in her disappearance and potentially her death.
Discovery of Affair and Suspicion
During the investigation, it was discovered that Suzanne had engaged in an affair with a man named Jeff. Suzanne had suspicions that Barry knew about the affair, as indicated by a note found on her phone where Barry accused her of having a boyfriend. The existence of the affair and the possibility of Barry's knowledge added more complexity to the case and gave rise to a potential motive. However, investigators were able to clear the boyfriend of any involvement, leaving the focus on Barry as the prime suspect.
Suzanne Morphew first went missing on Mother's Day in 2020. Her disappearance was highly suspicious, and right away, investigators believed her husband, Barry, was responsible. They even arrested him and charged him with her murder in 2021, but just 9 days before his trial was set to begin, the charges were dropped. In this episode, Kendall goes over everything we know about the case up to this point, including the recent discovery of Suzanne's remains, which were found during a completely unrelated search. The question still begs, is Barry still thought to be responsible?