In a significant development in the case of missing Colorado mother Suzanne Morphew, her remains were discovered last month buried in a desert area, according to former New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden. Dr. Baden expressed his belief that the desert conditions likely contributed to the preservation of Morphew's remains, making it possible to determine her cause of death. The announcement of the discovery was made by authorities last week, revealing that the remains were found in Moffat, Colorado, in Saguache County, approximately 45 miles south of her home in Maysville. Suzanne Morphew had been reported missing on May 10, 2020.

Dr. Baden explained that unless disturbed by animals, the hot and arid desert conditions in Moffat would likely preserve her bones and potential evidence related to her death. The intact skeleton would make it possible to diagnose any injuries, such as gunshot wounds or stabbings. Strangulation, a common cause of death among women found alone and deceased like Morphew, was also mentioned by Dr. Baden. He emphasized that the fact her body was buried indicates foul play.

The Saguache County coroner is currently conducting X-rays on Morphew's remains in search of evidence like bullets. The crime scene is also being examined, with the hope of finding additional evidence such as cigarette butts or bottle caps that may contain DNA. If Morphew was wearing clothing at the time of her death, it could still be intact and provide crucial information, such as the presence of gunshot residue or signs of struggle.

Dr. Baden believes that the Saguache County coroner has already obtained about 90% of the necessary information for Morphew's autopsy report. However, the completion of toxicology and other lab testing may take several weeks or even months. The investigation into Suzanne Morphew's disappearance and death has revealed a disturbing pattern of missing and deceased individuals in the same area. This includes Edna Quintana, whose search led to the discovery of Morphew's remains, as well as Kristal Reisinger and two unidentified individuals.

Suzanne's sister, Melinda Moorman Balzer, expressed a sense of relief upon learning about the discovery of her sister's remains. She acknowledged the difficult journey her family has endured and emphasized the importance of finding the truth. Moorman Balzer also urged the social media community to shift their support towards the family of Edna Quintana, who is currently in need.

The search for Suzanne Morphew initially began when her bike was found in a ravine near her family's home in Maysville. Her husband, Barry Morphew, was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence in 2021, but the charges were eventually dropped. Barry Morphew's legal team subsequently filed a $15 million lawsuit against prosecutors and investigators, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.

No signs of human remains or blood were ever discovered near the Morphew home or in their vehicles. However, DNA was found on Suzanne Morphew's glovebox, which matched profiles developed in sexual assault cases in Chicago and Arizona. Barry Morphew's DNA did not match the sample.

As the investigation continues, authorities are requesting anyone with information about the case to contact the designated phone number. Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze emphasized the commitment to finding justice for Suzanne Morphew and expressed the community's deep involvement in the case. Despite the discovery of her remains, many questions still remain unanswered.