Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 #81 *arrest*

[10ofRods]

I’m so confused. Why is he going to trial if not enough evidence for first-degree murder?

Because the judge knows that it's a jury's decision. CO has "lesser included" charges which will shape the trial. Many things can happen between now and trial. And I doubt that this judge has looked at the 4Tb of evidence when he didn't need to.

I do think the prosecution needs to get its game together - they were disjointed. etc (for reasons, I'm not throwing shade).

By the time of trial, hopefully they will have lots of witnesses (actual witnesses like CC and MG and maybe even GD, but certainly other witnesses - like the Ritters and perhaps one of the daughters). There were no witnesses of that type at the PH - just LE investigators.

They'll have actual expert witnesses at trial.

 

[kittythehare]

Iris Eytan said the assault case was a disorderly conduct case and was dismissed. #BarryMorphew has no criminal history. He is 54-years-old, he is a hard working man. "He has family that supports him, his two daughters love him dearly. They want to hug him."





Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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4m

#BarryMorphew is a significant danger to flee, according to Deputy D.A. He must surrender all guns. They also want LE to be able to monitor Morphew's whereabouts. Judge asked if he had a criminal history: In Indiana involving assault case.

 

[Warwick7]

What is bond set at?

 

[girlhasnoname]

@LaurenScharfTV

Iris Eytan said the assault case was a disorderly conduct case and was dismissed. #BarryMorphew has no criminal history. He is 54-years-old, he is a hard working man. "He has family that supports him, his two daughters love him dearly. They want to hug him."

5:54 PM · Sep 17, 2021·

 

[Megnut]

I'm crushed for all victims of DV.

This is unsettling.

JMO

 

[Seattle1]

Perfect, I called it!

Asking for $10M cash

https://twitter.com/FierroNicole/status/1438982960447852546

 

[Ontario Mom]

@LaurenScharfTV

The state believes #BarryMorphew doesn't have ties to the community anymore in Colorado. Fears for witnesses' safety. Also, believe he has $3 million since the sale of the home and business.

5:49 PM · Sep 17, 2021

Any guesses who he sold his business to??
(Not that they can be sleuthed!)

 

[SeattleStew]

What is bond set at?

Waiting to hear. Defense talking now.

 

[Megnut]

Suzanne would've liked to hug her daughters.

JMO

 

[Auntie Cipation]

Perfect, I called it!

that's the state's request, not the final decision. Suspense!

 

[Poedelini]

Perfect, I called it!

That means 10% of 10 million right?

 

[Alethea]

Defense is asking for $50k lol

 

[DizzyB]

IE wants 50k. That’s a drop in the bucket-how many billable hours would that be for her firm?

 

[Tiff23fr]

I wonder if the judge goes down to $1-2 M

 

[Alethea]

IE wants 50k. That’s a drop in the bucket-how many billable hours would that be for her firm?

Her retainer was probably higher than that.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Hmmm, interesting. Living on a shoe string? Why?

So he could appear as 'poor ole' Barry' he's lost everything.

MOO

 

[Seattle1]

Ashley Franco
@AshleyKKTV

Iris says 10 million dollar bond is no bond. She says the court needs to set a bond that will assure he will come to court. She says she wants a 50,000 cash bond.
@KKTV11News
#BarryMorphew #SuzanneMorphew

2:59 PM · Sep 17, 2021·

 

[steeltowngirl]

Jennifer Hicks

@JenniferCHicks
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1m

The defense is asking for a $50,000 cash bond.

 

[kittythehare]

The defense is asking for a $50,000 cash bond.
https://twitter.com/JenniferCHicks/status/1438986047732473861?s=20

 

[MrsWatson]

That means 10% of 10 million right?

Cash bond means cash in full. No liens on property, no boat titles, etc, cash in hand.

moo