Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #63 *ARREST*

[Scootie98]

If someone put Suzanne elsewhere (outside the house/yard) within 3 hours of her death, the dogs likely wouldn't have hit in the house.

Really, I think that if Suzanne were immediately put into a cooler and that cooler was filled with and rinsed on the outside with bleach before being put into a truck (and the truck was also splashed down with bleach), there might not be a hit by a cadaver dog. I don't think a trained cadaver dog was on scene on Sunday, btw (they had sniffer dogs IMO).

If Suzanne's body was moved from the premises almost immediately to an unknown location and not on any trail, when they did bring cadaver dogs to the house, they wouldn't have found anything, IMO. The dogs need to be very well trained to perform this duty. I do believe they took them around the property sometime in the first 10 days - and to the Salida job site, and to the new lot that Barry had purchased. We heard that there were "hits" so...I don't know what that means. Cadaver dogs are supposed to only hit on human cadaverine. But we know very little about their training and the circumstances under which they did their sniffing.

Could the dogs have hit on Barry's truck and we just don't know about it? Did they really hit at the Salida jobsite or is that rumor? Did they even bring dogs to the hotel?

I personally do not believe Suzanne was killed inside the house. I do think that Barry was worried about his own self smelling of cadaverine, or some implement that he used, hence all the bleach. He may have worried needlessly if he put Suzanne in an airtight container of some sort, and did it quickly (but did he move it again?)

Those of you who think he planned this in advance and had a hole already dug somewhere may actually be right, in the end. And those of us who think he did go on a hike with Suzanne that day may also be right.

 

[Scootie98]

If someone put Suzanne elsewhere (outside the house/yard) within 3 hours of her death, the dogs likely wouldn't have hit in the house.

Really, I think that if Suzanne were immediately put into a cooler and that cooler was filled with and rinsed on the outside with bleach before being put into a truck (and the truck was also splashed down with bleach), there might not be a hit by a cadaver dog. I don't think a trained cadaver dog was on scene on Sunday, btw (they had sniffer dogs IMO).

If Suzanne's body was moved from the premises almost immediately to an unknown location and not on any trail, when they did bring cadaver dogs to the house, they wouldn't have found anything, IMO. The dogs need to be very well trained to perform this duty. I do believe they took them around the property sometime in the first 10 days - and to the Salida job site, and to the new lot that Barry had purchased. We heard that there were "hits" so...I don't know what that means. Cadaver dogs are supposed to only hit on human cadaverine. But we know very little about their training and the circumstances under which they did their sniffing.

Could the dogs have hit on Barry's truck and we just don't know about it? Did they really hit at the Salida jobsite or is that rumor? Did they even bring dogs to the hotel?

I personally do not believe Suzanne was killed inside the house. I do think that Barry was worried about his own self smelling of cadaverine, or some implement that he used, hence all the bleach. He may have worried needlessly if he put Suzanne in an airtight container of some sort, and did it quickly (but did he move it again?)

Those of you who think he planned this in advance and had a hole already dug somewhere may actually be right, in the end. And those of us who think he did go on a hike with Suzanne that day may also be right.

It is possible that the tools left in the Broomfield hotel were used to dispose of the body...then cleaned with bleach at the hotel; and left so the workers would then use them to further cover up their attachment to the crime.

It has been alleged that BM is a fan of true crime. That might have taught him enough to know that cell phones and gps have been the downfall of many a murderer. This is why I have questioned whether he might have used his ATV to dispose of SM’s body thinking that it wouldn’t have been traced. ATV’s are less likely to have a gps system than most newer cars.
Then there’s that darn Bobcat……..

I think BMs explosive temper would have worked against him in the planning dept....I think whatever exchange took place between BM and SM just prior to the killing involved rage on his part....of the out of control variety. Planning can't cover up those actions. He was scrambling to some extent and that includes mistakes.

 

[Scootie98]

If someone put Suzanne elsewhere (outside the house/yard) within 3 hours of her death, the dogs likely wouldn't have hit in the house.

Really, I think that if Suzanne were immediately put into a cooler and that cooler was filled with and rinsed on the outside with bleach before being put into a truck (and the truck was also splashed down with bleach), there might not be a hit by a cadaver dog. I don't think a trained cadaver dog was on scene on Sunday, btw (they had sniffer dogs IMO).

If Suzanne's body was moved from the premises almost immediately to an unknown location and not on any trail, when they did bring cadaver dogs to the house, they wouldn't have found anything, IMO. The dogs need to be very well trained to perform this duty. I do believe they took them around the property sometime in the first 10 days - and to the Salida job site, and to the new lot that Barry had purchased. We heard that there were "hits" so...I don't know what that means. Cadaver dogs are supposed to only hit on human cadaverine. But we know very little about their training and the circumstances under which they did their sniffing.

Could the dogs have hit on Barry's truck and we just don't know about it? Did they really hit at the Salida jobsite or is that rumor? Did they even bring dogs to the hotel?

I personally do not believe Suzanne was killed inside the house. I do think that Barry was worried about his own self smelling of cadaverine, or some implement that he used, hence all the bleach. He may have worried needlessly if he put Suzanne in an airtight container of some sort, and did it quickly (but did he move it again?)

Those of you who think he planned this in advance and had a hole already dug somewhere may actually be right, in the end. And those of us who think he did go on a hike with Suzanne that day may also be right.

It is possible that the tools left in the Broomfield hotel were used to dispose of the body...then cleaned with bleach at the hotel; and left so the workers would then use them to further cover up their attachment to the crime.

It has been alleged that BM is a fan of true crime. That might have taught him enough to know that cell phones and gps have been the downfall of many a murderer. This is why I have questioned whether he might have used his ATV to dispose of SM’s body thinking that it wouldn’t have been traced. ATV’s are less likely to have a gps system than most newer cars.
Then there’s that darn Bobcat……..

I think BMs explosive temper would have worked against him in the planning dept....I think whatever exchange took place between BM and SM just prior to the killing involved rage on his part....of the out of control variety. Planning can't cover up those actions. He was scrambling to some extent and that includes mistakes.

What bike? Do we know the bike that was found was not Suzanne’s usual bike? Barry would know which bike was Suzanne’s if in fact he planted a bike in the ravine. A stranger might not know.

There are pictures of Suzanne on her bicycle....it can be identified.

 

[Scootie98]

If someone put Suzanne elsewhere (outside the house/yard) within 3 hours of her death, the dogs likely wouldn't have hit in the house.

Really, I think that if Suzanne were immediately put into a cooler and that cooler was filled with and rinsed on the outside with bleach before being put into a truck (and the truck was also splashed down with bleach), there might not be a hit by a cadaver dog. I don't think a trained cadaver dog was on scene on Sunday, btw (they had sniffer dogs IMO).

If Suzanne's body was moved from the premises almost immediately to an unknown location and not on any trail, when they did bring cadaver dogs to the house, they wouldn't have found anything, IMO. The dogs need to be very well trained to perform this duty. I do believe they took them around the property sometime in the first 10 days - and to the Salida job site, and to the new lot that Barry had purchased. We heard that there were "hits" so...I don't know what that means. Cadaver dogs are supposed to only hit on human cadaverine. But we know very little about their training and the circumstances under which they did their sniffing.

Could the dogs have hit on Barry's truck and we just don't know about it? Did they really hit at the Salida jobsite or is that rumor? Did they even bring dogs to the hotel?

I personally do not believe Suzanne was killed inside the house. I do think that Barry was worried about his own self smelling of cadaverine, or some implement that he used, hence all the bleach. He may have worried needlessly if he put Suzanne in an airtight container of some sort, and did it quickly (but did he move it again?)

Those of you who think he planned this in advance and had a hole already dug somewhere may actually be right, in the end. And those of us who think he did go on a hike with Suzanne that day may also be right.

It is possible that the tools left in the Broomfield hotel were used to dispose of the body...then cleaned with bleach at the hotel; and left so the workers would then use them to further cover up their attachment to the crime.

It has been alleged that BM is a fan of true crime. That migh

Focusing on your last point, I totally agree, I don’t think the Broomfield alibi was part of his initial plan, if he even had one.

You don’t rush to throw together a job like that at the last minute on Mother’s Day. You already have it organized, with all your ducks in a row.

This seemed to have been done in a frenzy, and he merely took advantage of a job that he did in fact have to perform at some point.

This all looks suspicious on its face, but I think we’re going to learn things that make it absolutely damning.

And that’s just one piece of this whole thing.

What bike? Do we know the bike that was found was not Suzanne’s usual bike? Barry would know which bike was Suzanne’s if in fact he planted a bike in the ravine. A stranger might not know.

There are pictures of Suzanne on her bicycle....it can be identified.

 

[Scootie98]

And that’s the danger, “giving him too much credit.”

The “love of his life” is missing, and he attempts to vote for her in the presidential election.

That shows where his mind was at, and illustrates that he’s not living in the same reality as the rest of us.

This is not some criminal mastermind capable of outwitting the authorities, and putting together a well thought out plan.

Law enforcement’s apparent quick pivot to a homicide investigation is a solid indication of just how incompetent he was.

I opined that there are at least 3 crime scenes in this crime, likely more: the home, Broomfield, the disposal site, and you can fill in the blanks__________such as the beachfront site. If the crime involves mutilation, the number goes up. No way BM can meticulously manage all of those sites.

 

[MsBetsy]

I tend to think he did take a nap....after pulling an all nighter.

Well, murdering you're spouse and rushing around to cover it up must be exhausting. Soon we should now exactly what time he arrived and how long he stayed. If he did nap, it probably wasn't for very long.

 

[Scootie98]

Well, murdering you're spouse and rushing around to cover it up must be exhausting. Soon we should now exactly what time he arrived and how long he stayed. If he did nap, it probably wasn't for very long.

can setting an alarm on your cellphone be traced digitally? that would be interesting...I doubt he asked for a wake up call at the front desk.

 

[BUF]

can setting an alarm on your cellphone be traced digitally? that would be interesting...I doubt he asked for a wake up call at the front desk.

Yes. It was just brought into evidence at the Christian Kit Martin trial. BTW, he was found guilty.

 

[DizzyB]

I think this wedding thing is really off. I don't know why BM would plan to murder Suzanne when he knew she had a big and noticeable thing going on.

Unless he intended for Suzanne to be noticed missing by her friend. In case the girls weren't able to notice their mother missing (perhaps they were camping in a wilderness area and he wasn't sure if they would be able to get to a place with phone reception so they could call).

Or unless he forgot/didn't know about the wedding plans.

We don’t know if Suzanne was going to be a participant, or if she was just going to watch it virtually. Barry may have not known that the wedding had been changed to Mother’s Day. Barry might have just recently learned whatever news Suzanne had shared with Melinda, which may have made him forget everything else. Barry might be the kind of guy who doesn’t pay attention to the little details about what was going on with Suzanne’s friends.The puzzle pieces are not quite right yet. The bike, the wedding, the camping trip, the mechanical thing, Broomfield all play a part in the picture. Tick tock to the AA.

 

[Scootie98]

I firmly believe the inmate was monitoring Suzanne's call and text activity. Many parents monitor their kids' social activity by using an app or downloading a program into their devices. Not sure about real time monitoring as I've never done it, but what about Suzanne's text to her sister MM on Friday. The text MM delete d, but could easily be read on Saturday by BM whether Suzanne deleted it or not. It probably riled him, and so he had to go 'home to make the wife happy'.

I think BM was monitoring SMs phone and facebook account for quite some time; possibly going back as far as 3 years when his alleged affair took place. Suzanne was onto him for a variety of things....relationships, finances, etc....I think that he knew she was onto him...and doing his best to keep up with her contacts since they were increasingly about him and not in a complimentary way.

 

[Scootie98]

We don’t know if Suzanne was going to be a participant, or if she was just going to watch it virtually. Barry may have not known that the wedding had been changed to Mother’s Day. Barry might have just recently learned whatever news Suzanne had shared with Melinda, which may have made him forget everything else. Barry might be the kind of guy who doesn’t pay attention to the little details about what was going on with Suzanne’s friends.The puzzle pieces are not quite right yet. The bike, the wedding, the camping trip, the mechanical thing, Broomfield all play a part in the picture. Tick tock to the AA.

I think BM knew the wedding date changed...I think he made a point of knowing SM's whereabouts and activities on a regular and constant basis. He was suspicious of her towards the end...because she was increasingly reaching out to others and I believe he knew it. Her sister alluded problems in the marriage.

 

[MsBetsy]

can setting an alarm on your cellphone be traced digitally? that would be interesting...I doubt he asked for a wake up call at the front desk.

I don't know about that, but I'm sure LE has footage of when he arrived and when he left so they must know how long he was there.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

can setting an alarm on your cellphone be traced digitally? that would be interesting...I doubt he asked for a wake up call at the front desk.

Whoa, spoken like a true sleuth! Never thought of such on any case as to being significant. If they have his phone......... perhaps. That is definitely an FBI type of thang MOO

ETA: Good to know below then

Yes. It was just brought into evidence at the Christian Kit Martin trial. BTW, he was found guilty.

 

[MsBetsy]

I think BM was monitoring SMs phone and facebook account for quite some time; possibly going back as far as 3 years when his alleged affair took place. Suzanne was onto him for a variety of things....relationships, finances, etc....I think that he knew she was onto him...and doing his best to keep up with her contacts since they were increasingly about him and not in a complimentary way.

At one point LE wanted to speak to anyone who had communicated with Suzanne through a certain App. Was it Voxer? I'm not sure of the name, but would Barry still be able to read her messages if she was using this app?

Either way, if he tried to get into her phone and discovered she had hidden conversations he couldn't access, that alone might have enraged him.

 

[Scootie98]

It will be interesting to find out about BM's "confidantes" at the firehouse. Those who were all in for him, then realized he actually killed his own wife. What did they know about him and his relationship with his wife? Those relationships tend to be bonding types....so spouses likely knew each other too. BM had cookouts...so the inner-workings of BM/SMs relationship might not have been as undetected as people might believe.

 

[Scootie98]

At one point LE wanted to speak to anyone who had communicated with Suzanne through a certain App. Was it Voxer? I'm not sure of the name, but would Barry still be able to read her messages if she was using this app?

Either way, if he tried to get into her phone and discovered she had hidden conversations he couldn't access, that alone might have enraged him.

Yes....rage is central to BM's personality type and mindset. I see this guy as sort of like a mafia figure, i.e. he lives by a code and if you cross him and violate "his" code...you are persona non grata...and in SMs case, to the maximum literal extent. BM loved her, but he loves himself more. She was both wife and chattel. Offing her for violating his code can be justified in his mind....I believe.

 

[DizzyB]

It will be interesting to find out about BM's "confidantes" at the firehouse. Those who were all in for him, then realized he actually killed his own wife. What did they know about him and his relationship with his wife? Those relationships tend to be bonding types....so spouses likely knew each other too. BM had cookouts...so the inner-workings of BM/SMs relationship might not have been as undetected as people might believe.

Do guys really confide in their friends on that level? I have opinions on that one.

 

[K9Enzo]

Yes....rage is central to BM's personality type and mindset. I see this guy as sort of like a mafia figure, i.e. he lives by a code and if you cross him and violate "his" code...you are persona non grata...and in SMs case, to the maximum literal extent. BM loved her, but he loves himself more. She was both wife and chattel. Offing her for violating his code can be justified in his mind....I believe.

BM a mafia type figure (I know you don’t mean literally)? I personally can’t see that type of personality in him at.all. He’s always come off as weak minded to me. Someone who got to CO and tried desperately to fit in with the younger guys such as GD (who I believe has zero involvement- this is all BM). He might be a big deal in his social circle in IN, but that’s about it.

IIRC LS stated in one of her conversation with him, he kept interrupting her asking if she believed in God. I thought - dude, get the heck out of here with talk like that. IMO

 

[MsBetsy]

I think the wedding is being overplayed as significant. IIRC, because of Covid it was a private ceremony on Sunday (Mother’s Day). I don’t see the mother of the bride FaceTiming SM (or whatever) leading up to or during this event. SM would probably tell her, tell me about it afterwards, share pics and videos- enjoy yourself. It’s possible any plans for SM to speak were also changed due to the wedding being a different event (Covid) than originally planned.

From the AA when it’s released- I’m waiting to see if I owe Ms. Mary, the neighbor of the construction site, who reported the noise an apology for not believing her. lol IMO

I believe she heard a noise that sounded like machinery was being used, I'm not just sure that's what it was, which night it was, or that is has anything to do with the crime.

 

[Love Never Fails]

I opined that there are at least 3 crime scenes in this crime, likely more: the home, Broomfield, the disposal site, and you can fill in the blanks__________such as the beachfront site. If the crime involves mutilation, the number goes up. No way BM can meticulously manage all of those sites.

And that was his downfall. That and thinking he could charm his way into making authorities believe his stories. Oh,
and all the phone records they must have.