Not to forget that there was plenty in the AA that was well within the bounds of legal hearsay and characterization. Things a good defense will work mightily to get restricted from any trial. These things get chatted about frequently in forums but the odds are they will not be part of any actual trial. I don't see a new trial anytime soon without new actual evidence being brought with a new case. I also think any DA is going to be leery of actually attempting a trial without new evidence. The original DA prior to LS wasn't ready to bring the case which is telling also about the strength of the actual case.And yet BM is a free man and not re-charged.
Meanwhile everyone involved in the investigation is being sued for wrongful prosecution and the DA and members of her team are facing serious discipline from the Bar.
Only people on the internet and LS would suggest ignoring the DNA evidence. LS may lose her law license because of this flawed theory about the DNA....because any serious criminal law practitioner would not just disregard this evidence or believe it was not relevant.
Discussing cases on the internet is way different than actually litigating them in court in an adversarial setting with a judge and legal standards.
Suzanne’s body is new evidence.Not to forget that there was plenty in the AA that was well within the bounds of legal hearsay and characterization. Things a good defense will work mightily to get restricted from any trial. These things get chatted about frequently in forums but the odds are they will not be part of any actual trial. I don't see a new trial anytime soon without new actual evidence being brought with a new case. I also think any DA is going to be leery of actually attempting a trial without new evidence. The original DA prior to LS wasn't ready to bring the case which is telling also about the strength of the actual case.
The original DA was never presented with the case.Not to forget that there was plenty in the AA that was well within the bounds of legal hearsay and characterization. Things a good defense will work mightily to get restricted from any trial. These things get chatted about frequently in forums but the odds are they will not be part of any actual trial. I don't see a new trial anytime soon without new actual evidence being brought with a new case. I also think any DA is going to be leery of actually attempting a trial without new evidence. The original DA prior to LS wasn't ready to bring the case which is telling also about the strength of the actual case.
Suzanne’s body is new evidence.
Surely puts paid to any insinuations that she skipped off into a South American sunset with a phantom lover.
@NikynooThanks for your reply. So, back to the original DAs office to charge and prosecute. Hmm, I wonder if they will wait for a new DA to be appointed before making that move? Would make sense seeing a LS is busy with other things at the moment.
No, not kidding. LS was elected end of 2020 and took office January 2021.@Nikynoo
Just a quick note re ^Q ---“Waiting for new DA to be appointed”?
Maybe you were kidding about it?
Regardless, could be a while until there’s a new DA.
Linda Stanley was elected in 2022 for a four yr. term.
FWIW
Under Colorado State Constitution,* DA’s are ELECTED by popular vote from their designated districts for a term of four years.
When there is a VACANCY,** the governor APPOINTS a DA to serve until the next regularly scheduled general election.
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*Article 6.
**2022 Colorado Code :: Title 1 - Elections :: Article 12 - Recall and Vacancies in Office :: Part 2 - Vacancies in Office :: § 1-12-204. Vacancies in State and District Offices
snipped for focus @Nikynoo My apologies.No, not kidding. LS was elected end of 2020 and took office January 2021....
Lindsey certainly knows the weaknesses of the original attempt. I assume he would not take the case on in the absence of new evidence. For the sake of the communities I hope he is a better manager.No, not kidding. LS was elected end of 2020 and took office January 2021.
District Attorney Linda Stanley says she will not seek re-election in 2024
The District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District said she will not seek re-election in 2024. Linda Stanley, who took office in January 2021, said she made the decision more than a year ago. …www.canoncitydailyrecord.com
There are new elections end of 2024 and LS is not running. There should be a new DA in office January 2025. Give the new DA 6-12 months to get to know what cases are outstanding and what cases to pursue, we could expect new charges sometime in 2026.
ETA it looks like Jeff Lindsey (who has also worked with LS) is the only candidate for election. Which is rather disappointing imo.
And then there was One (Candidate) Running for 11th Judicial District Attorney Seat - by Jan Wondra - Ark Valley Voice
Two candidates originally announced for District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District, comprising Fremont, Chaffee, Custer, and Park Counties. Fremontarkvalleyvoice.com
Therefore, I cannot see charges being made in the 11th Judicial District anytime in the foreseeable future.
It appears that his strengths are managing and mentoring his team. Though there are mixed reviews on this. Lindsey left after the PH. It could be he felt hampered by LS? Let’s see what transpires if he takes office. DA claims former Barry Morphew prosecutor was previously fired for incompetence, but some former employees say otherwise | News | gazette.comLindsey certainly knows the weaknesses of the original attempt. I assume he would not take the case on in the absence of new evidence. For the sake of the communities I hope he is a better manager.
No, not kidding. LS was elected end of 2020 and took office January 2021.
District Attorney Linda Stanley says she will not seek re-election in 2024
The District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District said she will not seek re-election in 2024. Linda Stanley, who took office in January 2021, said she made the decision more than a year ago. …www.canoncitydailyrecord.com
There are new elections end of 2024 and LS is not running. There should be a new DA in office January 2025. Give the new DA 6-12 months to get to know what cases are outstanding and what cases to pursue, we could expect new charges sometime in 2026.
ETA it looks like Jeff Lindsey (who has also worked with LS) is the only candidate for election. Which is rather disappointing imo.
And then there was One (Candidate) Running for 11th Judicial District Attorney Seat - by Jan Wondra - Ark Valley Voice
Two candidates originally announced for District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District, comprising Fremont, Chaffee, Custer, and Park Counties. Fremontarkvalleyvoice.com
Therefore, I cannot see charges being made in the 11th Judicial District anytime in the foreseeable future.
Agree - maybe the mysterious missing miles were meeting someone for a hand off of the "cooler."Somebody smartly beat me to this upthread but Suzanne's recovered remains is HUGE new evidence. HUGE.
Even if time stole some clues, there's still a trove of new information there.
jmo
Developing this outward...Autopsy Results and the Burial Site … What can be deduced?
An autopsy can tell us HOW someone died but only rarely WHO did the killing.
Suzanne’s remains consisted of bones which had been scattered by animals.
IMO:
… If she was wearing a biking outfit it would give credence to
- I’m convinced that Barry strangled her. Proof of this would require examination of the hyoid bone. Unfortunately it is held in place by muscle and tendons which would be long gone.
- I believe that Barry transported her body in the older Range Rover because it didn’t have a GPS. LE examined all of Barry’s vehicles and apparently did not find Suzanne’s DNA in a cargo area. That tells me Barry had wrapped her in a tarp or sheet plastic soon after the killing. If he buried her in either, there is a chance his DNA or fingerprints are on it!
- I am hoping that he buried her in the clothing she was wearing when he killed her. If she was nude it unfortunately proves nothing.
Barry’s “Abducted by Stranger(s) while biking story”. It is unlikely
Barry bothered to dress her like this as I imagine that dressing a
dead body would be VERY difficult.
… BUT … If she had been wearing PJs or street clothes it totally blows
up Barry’s “Abducted by Stranger(s) while biking story”.
4. I am also hoping that Barry tossed something in the shallow grave that
would tie back to him. (Like DNA-laden gloves.)
I suspect she was buried naked.Autopsy Results and the Burial Site … What can be deduced?
An autopsy can tell us HOW someone died but only rarely WHO did the killing.
Suzanne’s remains consisted of bones which had been scattered by animals.
IMO:
… If she was wearing a biking outfit it would give credence to
- I’m convinced that Barry strangled her. Proof of this would require examination of the hyoid bone. Unfortunately it is held in place by muscle and tendons which would be long gone.
- I believe that Barry transported her body in the older Range Rover because it didn’t have a GPS. LE examined all of Barry’s vehicles and apparently did not find Suzanne’s DNA in a cargo area. That tells me Barry had wrapped her in a tarp or sheet plastic soon after the killing. If he buried her in either, there is a chance his DNA or fingerprints are on it!
- I am hoping that he buried her in the clothing she was wearing when he killed her. If she was nude it unfortunately proves nothing.
Barry’s “Abducted by Stranger(s) while biking story”. It is unlikely
Barry bothered to dress her like this as I imagine that dressing a
dead body would be VERY difficult.
… BUT … If she had been wearing PJs or street clothes it totally blows
up Barry’s “Abducted by Stranger(s) while biking story”.
4. I am also hoping that Barry tossed something in the shallow grave that
would tie back to him. (Like DNA-laden gloves.)
If Suzanne's ring wasn't in the grave with her....I just can't shake that gauche/vulgar cocktail ring...
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At this very point in time -- Surely some formerly in Suzanne's circle know whether it was a diamond or cubic zirconium (CZ);
- " " " " " " learned of its [likely-Barry-bragged] origins;
- Now, (as we've heard here and very early-on), humongous diamonds cut in recent times often carry an identifying mark; [if CZ, and not so marked, no matter as] ...
- We 'know' this particular farthing-pincher-gifter assuredly kept Suzanne's jewel with an eye to future redemption, so...
- What harm would come were some in Suzanne's circle to now advertise weekly in regional,(read: CO & IN), newsprint, for example:
"Wanted/needed:
Any details from the general public
possibly related/relevant to
A very particular ~** ct. diamond"
{insert photo}
Anonymity guaranteed
Private reward consideration"
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NB
- With my suggestion, no actual recovery or examination of any jewel is essential; this is because we'd be looking for clues as to the "when and wheres" of its odyssey since May 2020! Over-arch our current/sequenced evidence with such a place and time continuum and...
...perhaps not in a D-penalty sense,
but BM would thereby be transmogrified into the proverbial
DM-Strolling!
Ata ^ jmho...
I suspect that it won’t be in the grave, because, Barry. That being said, the claim could be made that a random abductor stole it after kidnapping her from that bike ride that didn’t happen.If Suzanne's ring wasn't in the grave with her....
Hmmmm. Where'd it go, Barry?