Barry Morphew, Suzanne Morphew's husband was placed under the custody of the authorities, following the sudden disappearance of the Colorado mom in the previous year. Morphew's husband was charged with first-degree murder, and was arrested by the authorities on Wednesday, Fox News reported.

Mail Online noted that the arrest of Morphew's husband follows a year after the man released a video pleading for the return of the Colorado mom, tearfully.

Colorado Mom's Husband Arrested

Apart from first-degree murder, Barry Morphew has also been charged with tampering with physical evidence and attempt to influence a public servant. The authorities also noted that the first-degree murder charge to the man was decided after deliberation.

"Today, justice is beginning for my sister," said Suzanne Morphew's sister, Melinda Moorman. Moorman also described the unfortunate events as a journey that no one ever imagined they will take.

Chafee County Sherriff John Spezze shared in a press conference that Barry Morphew was arrested at around 9:15 in the morning, along Highway 50, New York Post reported. The man was arrested "without incident" and was alone during that time.

"Today is not a day for celebration, nor does it mark the end of investigation," said Spezze. The sheriff added that the arrest was the "next step" in a challenging yet essential journey in seeking justice for the family of the victim.

John Spezze, along with District Attorney Linda Stanley, admitted that they still have no idea regarding the cause of death of the Colorado mom. However, the two underscored that they know about an incident that led to Suzanne Morphew's death.

"Our belief is that Suzanne is not alive at this time," said Spezze.

Stanley noted that the investigation remained active and that Suzanne Morphew's body is not yet discovered. The district attorney also noted that the arrest affidavit made them determined that Barry Morphew can be charged in his wife's disappearance.

"We cannot talk about open or active investigations," said Stanley as she argued that what she is doing is the rules of the professional conduct that they will follow.

Suzanne Morphew's Disappearance

Suzanne Morphew went missing on May 10, 2020, which is also last year's Mother's Day. The Colorado Mom was reported missing by a neighbor when she failed to return home after a bike ride.

Despite the report, authorities noted that no witness saw Suzanne Morphew out, and they were not able to confirm whether she went on a bike ride that day. However, New York Post noted that Suzanne's bike was found near a bridge close to their home.

Suzanne Morphew had two daughters with her husband. She previously worked as a middle school teacher in Indiana. She was also active on social media the day before her disappearance, as she posted a photo of her two daughters.

Meanwhile, Barry Morphew has insisted he had nothing to do with the Colorado mom's disappearance. He even went as far as sharing their private photos and love notes to prove his innocence.

WATCH: Police discuss arresting Suzanne Morphew's husband for murder - from Mail Online