Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #69 *ARREST*

[Love Never Fails]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
Attorney Eytan is asking Agent Harris about what Miles Harvey had told investigators about #Barrymorphew and #SuzanneMorphew marriage "not being perfect." Miles said he was a workaholic and wasn't home enough. Didn't hear that Barry was physically abusive.

Here we go.

 

[MassGuy]

Are they doing this because they are trying to delay what the prosecution is going to lay out next and they want to cement Barry's image as the wrong and much maligned spouse?

I do think they have important points they want to get across, but the more time they use the less evidence the prosecution can present to prove probable cause.

The judge has been firm on this lasting no more than 4 days.

 

[oviedo]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
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@LaurenScharfTV
On May 6, Text message from #SuzanneMorphew to #BarryMorphew said, "I’m done. I could care less about what you’ve been up to for years. We need to figure this out civilly."

 

[Gardenista]

Even if she told her, I hope there is more than Suzanne's words to a friend. Hopefully there is some recorded evidence or eye witness accounts.

Should have been more clear. Was talking about daughter boyfriend. However another tweet came after where he said he didn't know anything about physical abuse. So all we have are SM's texts which are not enough without something else to corroborate.

 

[Ontario Mom]

The girls were reported to have been in court yesterday, in clear and obvious support of their dad.
I'll just leave that there.

 

[Lore Listener]

Most of us here thought that it was all about the money early on. He didn't care about Suzanne IMO.

Guys like this only care about material possessions and see the women and children in their lives as material possessions, too. Things they own. Which is why they fill with rage when people leave. They see it as being stolen from, as their rights being violated. I'm literally doing a PhD focusing on DV right now.

 

[Knox]

Even if she told her, I hope there is more than Suzanne's words to a friend. Hopefully there is some recorded evidence or eye witness accounts.

IMO, there will not be that kind of evidence. He's manipulative and smart in that way.

 

[sunflowerchick]

I hate to say it and this is not what I want to happen but I'm calling it now, he's going to walk. This might go to trial, but even if it gets that far, I don't think the state has a solid case and Barry's lawyers are relentless. The DA is no match IMO.

 

[CGray123]

For reference, I have included the statutory definition of domestic violence below. MOO (non-attorney) a formal finding of DV is only relevant for sentencing.

MOO also, BM slamming SM against a wall and pointing a gun to his head was an act of violence upon her person and meets the definition's terms. It was also a violent response to her desire to leave the marriage, of which BM was fully aware, intended to coerce her to remain in the relationship through fear of his violent reaction if she left - not only toward her but also the daughters. We have no reason to doubt the truth of SM's statements to her friend IMO.

§ 18-6-800.3. Definitions.

As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Domestic violence” means an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. “Domestic violence” also includes any other crime against a person, or against property, including an animal, or any municipal ordinance violation against a person, or against property, including an animal, when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge directed against a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship.

 

[justtrish]

Wasn’t this all hashed out yesterday. Frustrating!!! There have to be bigger fish to fry. JMO

I'm thinking whatever comes next is really damning for the defense so they have to hammer at this stuff as much as possible because there isn't much they can do to refute what will come. What will come is the evidence they finally got that sealed the deal for the arrest! This is likely the only thing they can get at Suzanne's character for... the rest will be all downhill for Barry.

 

[mainemom376]

So what exactly do the girls think happened to their Mom?

 

[SteelCity91]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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4m

Agent Harris said Mallory was spoken to early on into the investigation but after that not able to speak with. But she said that they never spoke of divorce. #SuzanneMorphew


Hmm it sounds like Barry was controlling his daughters not to talk to the police? But why…..

 

[A2FMNST]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
Replying to
@LaurenScharfTV
On May 6, Text message from #SuzanneMorphew to #BarryMorphew said, "I’m done. I could care less about what you’ve been up to for years. We need to figure this out civilly."

There it is. She wanted out and he knew it.

 

[MassGuy]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
Replying to
@LaurenScharfTV
On May 6, Text message from #SuzanneMorphew to #BarryMorphew said, "I’m done. I could care less about what you’ve been up to for years. We need to figure this out civilly."

Just as many of us suspected. Suzanne was ready to move on that week, and with the daughters away, she tried to make a move.

This is large.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
Attorney Eytan is asking Agent Harris about what Miles Harvey had told investigators about #Barrymorphew and #SuzanneMorphew marriage "not being perfect." Miles said he was a workaholic and wasn't home enough. Didn't hear that Barry was physically abusive.

Here we go.

Victims of DV often hide it to protect their children. This doesnt surprise me.

Truth is, you don’t hide it from your children. You just think you do. They have lost their mom. They are covering for their dad. When they heard their arguments they know exactly what was said. They are in a tough spot.

 

[Knox]

There it is. She took Dads side.

Parental alienation was a real thing in the Morphew home!!

 

[oviedo]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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Aug 10
#BarryMorphew sent messages to #SuzanneMorphew "I promise you, you are wrong about all the crazy thoughts about me. Why would I want another, only a fool would stray from an angel like you."

 

[Ontario Mom]

So what exactly do the girls think happened to their Mom?

Whatever their dad wanted them to believe.

 

[girlhasnoname]

I do think they have important points they want to get across, but the more time they use the less evidence the prosecution can present to prove probable cause.

The judge has been firm on this lasting no more than 4 days.

Then why doesn't he move the defense along when their time is up?

 

[genuineusa77]

really quick, because I don't want to tie this up and it may change as the prosecutions case is revealed. Essentially, SM is not dead.

Maybe she's in Ecuador. You never know.