Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* #107

[FromGermany1]

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46 min (44.2 mi) via US Hwy 285 S and CO-17

Google to the fast:
There is a reason that Moffat County is called the Elk Hunting Capital of the World. Two of North America's largest migratory elk herds are found here, along ...

 

[Cindizzi]

 

[mrjitty]

thoughts and prayers for Idris's law suit

 

[Gardenista]

This shows where her body was found

 

[mrjitty]

Thanks for this clip @Cindizzi from the AA!

Barry said, "If this is the case, then why wouldn't we have as many thousands of Agents as they've said has been on this case, why don't we have thousands of people doing a grid search, looking for any, anything that could be a dig site, a bury site, a piece of clothing?"

I really think BM believed that by burying SM in a shallow grave within 50-mile radius, the disturbed soil would have given her resting site away, and she would have been recovered during the summer or not later than the fall.


^^rsbm

Or he planted that story in case of this day?

he might have asked that question to try to get information

 

[Nikynoo]

Shallow grave means any clothing would be contained therein....

Lion wouldn't undress her.

Left a trove of forensic evidence if you ask me.

Jmo

And that’s why I’m curious. No clothes or bikini, def Barry. Bike wear leaves other possibilities in the frame.

 

[MassGuy]

This shows where her body was found

Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. We were all thinking he went to great lengths to dispose of Suzanne’s body, like a mineshaft or some pre-dug hole with his Bobcat. Nope. I’m shocked he was able to even dig a shallow grave in the first place in that earth.

Her disposal wasn’t just an afterthought, it was panic.

 

[kittythehare]

There is tons and tons of information that can be obtained from skeletal remains.
I suspect it may take some time for full analysis..

The Biological Profile of Unidentified Human Remains in a Forensic Context

Estimation of the biological profile of unidentified human remains is a critical component of an anthropologic evaluation of unidentified human remains. The profile is used to search for missing persons that may match the decedent. The individual components ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

https://watermark.silverchair.com/labmed29-0423.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAA14wggNaBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggNLMIIDRwIBADCCA0AGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQMFU5OOwcZTCHg789OAgEQgIIDESfEWoqnPJvbVD7GDss1Pc4fGyiJE7v_L-yuSrTf3x4S9t4WcvBDM_Z3kTkb-YVk-KcKHv1ANj3mFpp7IvncSGtL0A9w4Zb7sy3bSfWbF3N1G2K_LG6UKoq3tMvPehxzzkFyGJJ3b05RvdpxPWJ8JUiB85y1Aj5mCPV183AUA9uHPsp_hWSrrtpEb3yAY0R4PJNMpTkpwwQWgG1Z3g5en-NGfZ9-KzDTr9v07tN87POW4R80GCKPueoKee_0PY9eIMW-jXr1mu65-OPDE5q5yqrAUAXIrX63RA4PWsfBthDqOK9LRCTPYV5scNNedTQp8twyihpukSTPm0ZxUhek_x6A-QKCVgYxUCpC3aBCdS5IYBoThXg6Pw20CZvlOn5NUIgYEMccljCnwUqCpznfDt2uOdNyIxgvIGg6a8ghd1Euvt1W-HBhSL6IadE3ZwBZe_38TV_ANBWIYHpqK7CqqRlFqK4RlMVGmtlO9ks4Hx9LYNUcRsF4IUGwlTai72kBtP9-COD1m52SEe5ZuSQ9A8YzeY7sJZqztzBih69fuexPFs9ipd_FaQoxEIG8bFnlMB1E0Yf7NKVuveBFJjb1LXtrWWxDE64g_pQbWYmW0PrawSpOVdgNQeaX2F33YAmNBUWJ9wpPYd4gUwPnTQvgoGEe9eeay0JUzf2TJazO7oacCXBCmfmD-Su-pd60EGcbHCMSQuqHDRIwbr4P8asq8u5hQCFzByvFY_S0kyRmlArnrclqBpiLVUApeBe9KkQjNJddbDgoo0sycCSpgRu0M3leX59KoB5eP5zhxlanGOQpH0WxYPVLZ0ruaBXg5q_Z_wNSWzpPsOXJwEZfKavaOqSM1fQIMYlRupPoJ-x1Q4UAxCHrg4oTpCWhBE2FvPteGh7ZH13k6_tkWSb2lXS6TB99Ky3xU5Ih9ISDUlvhslAqQFA9eyb75bXT3Adf9CkBRLdorQzEMmJxo1JA68N5ySpWV-u_bk8hBX3Z8R9KFJgWvM37E39F75Uf3ur8Ob4y1692lYjcidMd3t2_3VcpEHMJ

Meeting the Forensic Challenges of Subadult Skeletons

Whether it be the skeleton of a child found in the woods by police, the commingled skeletal remains of a family lost in a natural disaster, or bones recovered from a mass grave by human rights investigators, the forensic problem remains the same: How to identify the age, sex, and “population...

nij.ojp.gov

Forensic Anthropology

Learn what forensic anthropology is and what forensic anthropologists do at the museum. Get info about forensic anthropology techniques and collections.

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last link on list is most useful

 

[kittythehare]

Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. We were all thinking he went to great lengths to dispose of Suzanne’s body, like a mineshaft or some pre-dug hole with his Bobcat. Nope. I’m shocked he was able to even dig a shallow grave in the first place in that earth.

Her disposal wasn’t just an afterthought, it was panic.

Sweet!

 

[Lyanna]

#BREAKING - Authorities confirm they have found the body of Suzanne Morphew. @CBI_Colorado says remains were found 9/22 and positively identified 9/27. Morphew had been missing since 2020. Remains were discovered during an unrelated search. More info coming from @CBSNewsColorado

https://x.com/briancbs4/status/1707132817463804161?s=46&t=1LeaTK_fug_ONwN11qOyUw

What a sad day, but wow, what a relief for Suzanne's siblings and friends.
Rest in Peace Suzanne, hopefully the truth come to light x

Moo

 

[Seattle1]

In comparison, the 11th Judicial District Court is comprised of combined courts in four counties Chaffee (Salida, CO), Custer (Westcliffe, CO), Fremont (Canon City, CO), and Park (Fairplay, CO), and the 12th Judicial District where Suzanne Morphew's remains were recovered on 9/27/23, is made up of combined courts in six counties including Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla (San Luis, CO), Mineral (Creede, CO), Rio Grande (Del Norte, CO), and Saguache, counties, and serves a population of approximately 46,976 people.

Office of the District Attorney – 12th Judicial District, CO

12thjudicialdistrictattorney.org

I know we are hearing that since the body was recovered in Moffat, CO which is located in the 12th Judicial District, the criminal case will be prosecuted here. However, I'm questioning if this is true if SM was murdered in Chaffee County and/or the 11th Judicial District. Wouldn't the case be prosecuted in the District where the murder occurred?

For example, Gannon Stauch was recovered in Florida but his trial was conducted in El Paso County District Court (Fourth Judicial District) where he was murdered.

ETA: Interesting -- DA Anne Kelly was appointed DA for the 12th Judicial District in Aug 2022 by Gov Polis after a shake-up in the district where the elected prosecutor resigned from office as he was being recalled.

Polis appoints new DA for San Luis Valley after victims’ rights violations, predecessor’s resignation

Gov. Jared Polis named a new district attorney for the San Luis Valley Monday, weeks after the region’s elected prosecutor resigned when an investigation found he systemically violated the ri…

www.denverpost.com

 

[JnRyan]

I was excited early today when I heard the news. Now that the news has settled in on me I wondering like many others what this does to the case. A DA earlier was willing to try BM without a body so the mere discovery of a body proving she is deceased I don't believe is going to be enough. I'm wondering the coroner and forensics staff are going to be able to get from the site. Cause of death? Clothing? Blanket or sheet the body was wrapped in? I can just bet there won't be cycling clothing/shoes or her Camelbak.

 

[kittythehare]

In comparison, the 11th Judicial District Court is comprised of combined courts in four counties Chaffee (Salida, CO), Custer (Westcliffe, CO), Fremont (Canon City, CO), and Park (Fairplay, CO), and the 12th Judicial District where Suzanne Morphew's remains were recovered on 9/27/23, is made up of combined courts in six counties including Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla (San Luis, CO), Mineral (Creede, CO), Rio Grande (Del Norte, CO), and Saguache, counties, and serves a population of approximately 46,976 people.

Office of the District Attorney – 12th Judicial District, CO

12thjudicialdistrictattorney.org

I know we are hearing that since the body was recovered in Moffat, CO which is located in the 12th Judicial District, the criminal case will be prosecuted here. However, I'm questioning if this is true if SM was murdered in Chaffee County and/or the 11th Judicial District. Wouldn't the case be prosecuted in the District where the murder occurred?

For example, Gannon Stauch was recovered in Florida but his trial was conducted in El Paso County District Court (Fourth Judicial District) where he was murdered.

I wonder whether Linda Stanley has enough time?
Assuming the remains unearth evidence of murder?
They will, for sure, she didn't bury herself...

C'mon, Linda, get your leathers on and go get him good!

 

[Cindizzi]

In comparison, the 11th Judicial District Court is comprised of combined courts in four counties Chaffee (Salida, CO), Custer (Westcliffe, CO), Fremont (Canon City, CO), and Park (Fairplay, CO), and the 12th Judicial District where Suzanne Morphew's remains were recovered on 9/27/23, is made up of combined courts in six counties including Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla (San Luis, CO), Mineral (Creede, CO), Rio Grande (Del Norte, CO), and Saguache, counties, and serves a population of approximately 46,976 people.

Office of the District Attorney – 12th Judicial District, CO

12thjudicialdistrictattorney.org

I know we are hearing that since the body was recovered in Moffat, CO which is located in the 12th Judicial District, the criminal case will be prosecuted here. However, I'm questioning if this is true if SM was murdered in Chaffee County and/or the 11th Judicial District. Wouldn't the case be prosecuted in the District where the murder occurred?

For example, Gannon Stauch was recovered in Florida but his trial was conducted in El Paso County District Court (Fourth Judicial District) where he was murdered.

I’ve always thought it would be prosecuted in the jurisdiction where the offense occurred, but not sure now.

In Gannon’s case, his murderer was already charged and jailed in El Paso County about 3 weeks prior to his body being found. JMO

 

[mrjitty]

Don’t hold your breath.

Exactly

 

[Charlot123]

Thanks for this clip @Cindizzi from the AA!

Barry said, "If this is the case, then why wouldn'tQwaaQAgents as they've said has behttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-harm-no-foul-cops-decline-charge-man-stuck-basketball-n353536en on this case, why don't we have thousands of people doing a grid search, looking for any, anything that could be a dig site, a bury site, a piece of clothing?"

I really think BM believed that by burying SM in a shallow grave within 50-mile radius, the disturbed soil would have given her resting site away, and she would have been recovered during the summer or not later than the fall.

Llkpĺlĺk
^^rsbm

JMO. I don't think BM expected her to be found. The whole case hinged on BM knowing there was an affair, and likely, expecting that SM's media exchanged with the man would be found in the course of the investigation. And in the mail exchanges, she discussed moving to Mexico or AZ, something about health insurance. Much as BM peddled the abduction angle, I personally can imagine a juror thinking, could this beautiful woman disappear and start her life anew?

Now this option has closed. SM being abducted to be sexploited, as BM hinted, is also out of question. The question will be onlyone: who murdered her. You are right, BM buried her close to MJ fields, so now he is going to spin this story, all the more so that he publicly called his disappeared wife an addict. But hopefully he made mistakes, or maybe there will be more information coming from collateral sources. Fingers crossed.

 

[mrjitty]

Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. We were all thinking he went to great lengths to dispose of Suzanne’s body, like a mineshaft or some pre-dug hole with his Bobcat. Nope. I’m shocked he was able to even dig a shallow grave in the first place in that earth.

Her disposal wasn’t just an afterthought, it was panic.

So how does this fit in the timeline then?

I think you are right - he was in a rush and couldn't dig deep, so he was relying on the vastness of the landscape to keep her.

Wouldn't be surprised if just like McStay, an animal has dug up the grave - this is how the family were found.

Amateur error.

 

[katydid23]

Melinda (sister) said Barry was the first one informed.

“Moorman Balzer said Suzanne's husband Barry Morphew was the first person notified that his wife's remains had been positively identified because he was next of kin.”

https://gazette.com/news/crime/suzanne-morphew-remains-found/article_dbcc5047-cd98-510a-be84-18d4d6c66485

That's interesting, if true that his attorney didn't know until a reporter called her. Wouldn't Barry have told his attorney immediately? Guess not?

 

[Lyanna]

That was a super fast turnaround for DNA. I wonder if they rushed it because there was other evidence it was Suzanne.

That missing towel maybe?
After Maddie's case, had it in my mind the towel that was missing in Suzanne's case was used the same way

just a thought and moo

 

[mrjitty]

One thing is clear IMO.

He can't have taken her there in his truck because of the odometer readings. We only had some missing km - not 100s

So did he use a different vehicle?