The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems | Full Episode
- Sep 27, 2023
- 42:46
- Full Episode
After a mother of two vanishes on Mother’s Day 2020, bizarre clues emerge— a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun and a spy pen.
(Editor's note: This episode aired on July 1, 2023. The death of 49-year-old Susanne Morphew was officially declared a homicide, according to an autopsy report released on April 29, 2024. This revelation comes two years after prosecutors dropped murder charges against her husband just as he was about to stand trial. Morphew's remains were found during a search on Sept. 22, 2023, and positively identified by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Sept. 27, 2023.) "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.
True crime. Real justice. "48 Hours" investigates the most intriguing crime and justice cases that touch on all areas of the human experience including greed and passion. "48 Hours," which premiered in 1988, has developed a rich history of original reporting and impact journalism that has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people, caused cold cases to be reopened and solved, and along the way changed lives.
Brief Summary
Suzanne Morphew went missing in 2020; her husband Barry became a suspect after evidence of her affair surfaced and charges were later dismissed.
Key points
- Suzanne Morphew's Mysterious Disappearance. Suzanne Morphew went missing on Mother's Day 2020, sparking a nationwide search.
- The Spy Pen Revelation. A spy pen reveals Suzanne's affair, complicating the investigation into her disappearance.
- The Affair with Jeff Libler. Suzanne's secret lover, Jeff, becomes a key figure in the investigation.
- Barry's Alibi Under Scrutiny. Barry claims he was shooting chipmunks during the time of Suzanne's disappearance.
- Suspicious Trash Runs. Barry's multiple trash runs raise suspicions about what he was disposing of.
- Barry Morphew's Arrest. Barry Morphew is arrested, accused of killing his wife Suzanne, whose body has never been found.
Episode highlights
- The Spy Pen RevelationA spy pen reveals Suzanne's affair, complicating the investigation into her disappearance.“This my pen was given to Suzanne to record Barrymore few in hopes of catching him.”3:11Sep 27, 2023
- The Affair with Jeff LiblerSuzanne's secret lover, Jeff, becomes a key figure in the investigation.“The love affair between Suzanne and Jeff became a key part of the investigation.”15:28Sep 27, 2023
- Barry's Alibi Under ScrutinyBarry claims he was shooting chipmunks during the time of Suzanne's disappearance.“It was perhaps the world's first Chipmunk Alibi.”17:22Sep 27, 2023
- Suspicious Trash RunsBarry's multiple trash runs raise suspicions about what he was disposing of.“It's suspicious that you would go to five different trash areas.”24:45Sep 27, 2023
- Barry Morphew's ArrestBarry Morphew is arrested, accused of killing his wife Suzanne, whose body has never been found.“Tonight the husband of Suzanne Morphew is behind bars”31:25Sep 27, 2023
- DNA Evidence Complicates CaseInvestigators find male DNA in Suzanne's car, raising questions about a potential predator.“Had Suzanne fallen into the hands of a sexual predator?”34:04Sep 27, 2023
- Charges Dismissed Against BarryMurder charges against Barry Morphew are dismissed without prejudice, leaving the case open.“The people cannot move forward at this time in good faith”39:37Sep 27, 2023
