Barry Morphew returns to the Alamosa County court to formally face murder charges for the second time.

Morphew is soft-spoken in a cream-colored sweater and light-wash jeans, sitting next to attorneys David Beller and Jane Fisher-Byrialsen. His daughters, Mallory and Macy, sat behind him in the first row. 

Beller enters a not guilty plea on Morphew's behalf.

Maintaining his innocence in his wife’s murder, Morphew waives his right to a speedy trial. Defense attorneys and prosecutors, agreeing on the large amounts of data, anticipate that the length of the proceedings requires more time to prepare.

The judge sets October 13 for Morphew’s jury trial; it is expected to run up to six weeks.

Barry Morphew was originally charged with the murder of his wife in May 2021, but the case was dropped days before trial, after the judge barred prosecutors from calling key witnesses to the State's case, for failing to follow rules in turning over evidence.

Former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was later disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court for significant ethical misconduct. Stanley made inappropriate comments in the media and even improperly investigated the judge in the case.

Her actions compromised the Morphew prosecution and led to disciplinary action.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

• Mark Tate - Trial Lawyer, The Tate Law Group
• Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  
• Scott Eicher - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases
• Dr. William Morrone  - Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, Opioid Treatment Expert, Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”
• Gregory Nieto - Reporter, Fox 31 Denver - KDVR; X: greg_nieto, IG: nwzdude
•  Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter