Meet Suzanne Morphew’s Daughters Mallory and Macy

In May 2020, Suzanne Morphew vanished while on a bike ride near her home in Salida, Colorado. The story shocked the nation

Today, her two daughters — Mallory and Macy Morphew — remain central to the ongoing investigation into their mother’s disappearance and death. They have publicly defended their father, Barry Morphew, and pressed for answers.

This article explores who Mallory and Macy are, their background, their role in the public story, and the current status of the case.

It also includes a stat table summarizing key details, and an FAQ to help clarify common questions.

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Who Are Suzanne Morphew’s Daughters?

The Morphew Family Background

• Parents: Suzanne and Barry Morphew met in high school in Alexandria, Indiana, and married in 1994. Barry was a talented baseball player drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays; Suzanne was a schoolteacher before becoming a mother for full‑time parenting.¹

• They had two daughters: Mallory, the older, and Macy, the younger.²

• They raised their children in Indiana and later moved to Salida, Colorado in 2018, partly to be closer to Mallory attending college nearby.

• The couple had been married about 25 years before Suzanne’s disappearance.³

  

Mallory and Macy Morphew

Personalities and Roles

• Mallory, the older daughter, was attending college near Gunnison, Colorado, at the time her mother disappeared in May 2020.

• Macy, about 16 in 2020, was living at home and still in high school.

Public Appearances

• In May 2022 and again in May 2023, Mallory and Macy joined their father on Good Morning America to publicly support him after prosecutors dropped murder charges in 2022.⁴

• Mallory declared, “We just know our dad better than anyone… he was not involved in our mum’s disappearance.” Macy added she “never had a shred of doubt”.

What Happened to Suzanne?

• On May 10, 2020 (Mother’s Day), Suzanne went for a mountain bike ride and did not return. Her helmet and bike were later discovered, apparently staged, with no sign of a crash or struggle.

• Barry made a public plea via video, saying he loved his wife and wanted her found safe. He became the primary suspect early on.

• He was arrested in May 2021 on charges of murder and tampering with evidence. Charges were dismissed in April 2022 due to prosecutorial errors, though they could be refiled.

• In September 2023, Suzanne’s skeletal remains were found nearly 50 miles from her home. In April 2024, her autopsy ruled her death a homicide from a combination of animal sedative drugs found in her system.

• Then on June 20, 2025, Barry Morphew was re‑indicted on first‑degree murder based on new evidence, including drug findings in bone marrow and his sole prescription for the compound tranquilizer BAM (butorphanol‑azaperone‑medetomidine).

Stats & Key Details Table

Mallory and Macy’s Perspective

• The sisters maintain their father is innocent. They have stood by him through both legal proceedings.

• Mallory said: “We know our dad better than anyone… he was not involved.” Macy echoed, “I’ve never had a shred of doubt.” ⁹

• They and their father filed a $15 million lawsuit in 2023 against prosecutors, claiming wrongful persecution.¹⁰

• They have also criticized investigators for lack of transparency, especially about unknown DNA results, test results on bullet or clothes, and evidence handling.¹¹

The Case Now (as of mid‑2025)

• A new prosecutor in Colorado’s Twelfth Judicial District is handling the case, near where Suzanne was found; this offers fresh legal eyes, following earlier evidence handling mistakes.

• Investigators found tranquilizer accessories (dart gun, dart caps, etc.) in the home and the tranquilizer compound in Suzanne’s bone marrow. No one else in that region held a prescription for BAM during that period except Barry.

• Barry was extradited from Arizona in June 2025 and made his first appearance. He has pleaded not guilty and denied all involvement.

FAQs

Q: Who are Mallory and Macy Morphew?
A: They are the two daughters of Suzanne and Barry Morphew. In 2020 Mallory was in college and Macy in high school. They continue to actively participate in public discussions about their mother’s case.

Q: Why are they a focus of public attention?
A: They appeared publicly with their father after charges were dropped in 2022. They spoke out on Good Morning America to support him and push for answers about their mother’s disappearance.¹²

Q: Do they believe their father is guilty?
A: No. Both sisters publicly expressed their belief that their father is innocent and have never doubted him.

Q: What legal actions have they taken?
A: In 2023, they joined their father in a $15 million lawsuit against prosecutors, alleging wrongful accusation and civil rights violations.

Q: Have they been involved in the investigation beyond public statements?
A: They have raised concerns about evidence handling. They demanded transparency regarding unknown male DNA found on Suzanne’s vehicle and objects. They claim investigators failed to test some key items.

Final Thoughts

Mallory and Macy Morphew have found themselves thrust into a very public, tragic, and complex scenario. Their mother’s disappearance and death cast a long shadow over their young adulthood.

Through it all, they have stood firmly by their father’s side while urging authorities for more transparency and action.

Their story highlights the emotional toll families face in high-profile cases. They are both grieving a mother and navigating public scrutiny, while actively participating in legal and media events.

Whether justice will be served remains uncertain — but their public stance is clear: they want answers and they believe in their father’s innocence.

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