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Good enough for me. Let the trial begin!
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COURT TRANSCRIPT: Suzanne Morphew’s spy pen recordings, $ inheritance & Barry’s investment in silver 9/4/2021
COURT TRANSCRIPT: Suzanne Morphew called the cops, Barry Morphew sneaked up to 19057 Puma Path house 9/6/2021
COURT TRANSCRIPT: Suzanne Morphew’s spy pen recordings, $ inheritance & Barry’s investment in silver 9/4/2021
COURT TRANSCRIPT: Suzanne Morphew called the cops, Barry Morphew sneaked up to 19057 Puma Path house 9/6/2021
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CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. – A decision to determine whether there’s enough evidence to proceed with the criminal case against Barry Morphew, who is suspected of murdering his wife Suzanne, will be decided by a judge in mid-September.
After 20 hours of testimony in a preliminary hearing that spanned four days, 11th Judicial District Chief Judge Patrick Murphy told the court he would rather make the decision correctly rather than too quickly.
An in-person hearing where attorneys will make further arguments for their case will take place on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Judge Murphy will make this ruling whether to proceed to a trial thereafter, or whether to let Morphew get out on bond. The arrest affidavit in the case, which has remained sealed, will also be addressed.
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CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. – A decision to determine whether there’s enough evidence to proceed with the criminal case against Barry Morphew, who is suspected of murdering his wife Suzanne, will be decided by a judge in mid-September.
After 20 hours of testimony in a preliminary hearing that spanned four days, 11th Judicial District Chief Judge Patrick Murphy told the court he would rather make the decision correctly rather than too quickly.
An in-person hearing where attorneys will make further arguments for their case will take place on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Judge Murphy will make this ruling whether to proceed to a trial thereafter, or whether to let Morphew get out on bond. The arrest affidavit in the case, which has remained sealed, will also be addressed.
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Silverman: Expect a big ruling this week in the Barry Morphew murder case
9/13/2021
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Five months after taking office, Stanley expressed confidence she could prove Morphew guilty in court. She authorized the arrest and prosecution of Morphew for killing Suzanne. Before any murder trial though, Chaffee County Chief District Judge Patrick Murphy must make critical probable cause and bail eligibility rulings on Sept. 17.
Prosecutors usually win preliminary hearings. Expect Morphew to be bound over for trial based on probable cause. At this preliminary screening stage, evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution.
To keep Morphew in custody without bail, Judge Murphy must further find there is proof evident or presumption great that Morphew will be convicted of first-degree murder. The defense in this summer’s combined four-day hearing was feisty and formidable. Morphew hired two stellar Colorado criminal defense attorneys, Iris Eytan and Dru Nielsen.
Josh Maximon, an accomplished Colorado trial lawyer and a contemporary of Eytan and Nielsen, told me this dynamic duo have built their solid reputations “case by case,” first as Denver public defenders and then in private practice. According to Maximon, Eytan has merited the affectionate moniker “Hurricane Iris” because “she is a force of nature.”
9/13/2021
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Five months after taking office, Stanley expressed confidence she could prove Morphew guilty in court. She authorized the arrest and prosecution of Morphew for killing Suzanne. Before any murder trial though, Chaffee County Chief District Judge Patrick Murphy must make critical probable cause and bail eligibility rulings on Sept. 17.
Prosecutors usually win preliminary hearings. Expect Morphew to be bound over for trial based on probable cause. At this preliminary screening stage, evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution.
To keep Morphew in custody without bail, Judge Murphy must further find there is proof evident or presumption great that Morphew will be convicted of first-degree murder. The defense in this summer’s combined four-day hearing was feisty and formidable. Morphew hired two stellar Colorado criminal defense attorneys, Iris Eytan and Dru Nielsen.
Josh Maximon, an accomplished Colorado trial lawyer and a contemporary of Eytan and Nielsen, told me this dynamic duo have built their solid reputations “case by case,” first as Denver public defenders and then in private practice. According to Maximon, Eytan has merited the affectionate moniker “Hurricane Iris” because “she is a force of nature.”
BarryMorphew will be in a Chaffee County courtroom Friday to hear a ruling by Judge Patrick Murphew whether or not the case against him will be heading to trial or if he'll be let out of jail on bond. I will be giving updates here. #FindSuzanne
https://twitter.com/laurenscharftv/status/1438730075864633350?s=21
https://twitter.com/laurenscharftv/status/1438730075864633350?s=21
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Judge in Barry Morphew case expected to announce critical decision Friday
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. — A Chaffee County judge will make a ruling on Friday whether a man accused of killing his wife will go to trial or be let out of jail on bond.
53-year-old Barry Morphew faces five felony charges including first-degree murder for the death of his wife Suzanne. He is currently being held without bond in the Chaffee County Jail.
Suzanne Morphew, 49, was reported missing over Mother’s Day weekend in 2020. During a press conference in May 2021, Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze said that although no body has been recovered, his “belief is that Suzanne is not alive at this time.”
Before Judge Patrick Murphy will make a ruling, both the defense and prosecution will have a chance to give closing arguments. Judge Murphy is also expected to make a decision on whether or not the 130-page arrest affidavit will be unsealed. Morphew is expected to be in court at 1:30 p.m.
https://twitter.com/laurenscharftv/status/1438730075864633350?s=21
https://twitter.com/laurenscharftv/status/1438730075864633350?s=21
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Judge in Barry Morphew case expected to announce critical decision Friday
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. — A Chaffee County judge will make a ruling on Friday whether a man accused of killing his wife will go to trial or be let out of jail on bond.
53-year-old Barry Morphew faces five felony charges including first-degree murder for the death of his wife Suzanne. He is currently being held without bond in the Chaffee County Jail.
Suzanne Morphew, 49, was reported missing over Mother’s Day weekend in 2020. During a press conference in May 2021, Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze said that although no body has been recovered, his “belief is that Suzanne is not alive at this time.”
Before Judge Patrick Murphy will make a ruling, both the defense and prosecution will have a chance to give closing arguments. Judge Murphy is also expected to make a decision on whether or not the 130-page arrest affidavit will be unsealed. Morphew is expected to be in court at 1:30 p.m.
We’re in Salida today for #BarryMorphew’s hearing. He’s accused of murdering his wife, #SuzanneMorphew, last year. Today, we’ll learn if a judge thinks there’s enough evidence to go to trial. We’ll also find out if Barry will be able to bond out ahead of a potential trial.
https://twitter.com/sydneestelle/status/1438946439393017859?s=21
https://twitter.com/sydneestelle/status/1438946439393017859?s=21
@LaurenScharfTV
Sean Connelly is a new attorney for the defense and Dan Edwards is a new attorney on the state side. Judge Patrick Murphy is limiting the arguments to 20 minutes for each side. Then he will make a decision. A motion was filed yesterday by the defense.
@FOX21News
3:54 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Attorney Edwards is citing cases in other states like Rhode Island, Alabama, and Florida. He is talking about whether #BarryMorphew should be allowed bond or not.
3:59 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy District Attorney Lindsay now at the podium. #SuzanneMorphew started her path of getting murder on May 6 because of the text that she was "done... let's just do it civilly."
4:02 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Sean Connelly is a new attorney for the defense and Dan Edwards is a new attorney on the state side. Judge Patrick Murphy is limiting the arguments to 20 minutes for each side. Then he will make a decision. A motion was filed yesterday by the defense.
@FOX21News
3:54 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Attorney Edwards is citing cases in other states like Rhode Island, Alabama, and Florida. He is talking about whether #BarryMorphew should be allowed bond or not.
3:59 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy District Attorney Lindsay now at the podium. #SuzanneMorphew started her path of getting murder on May 6 because of the text that she was "done... let's just do it civilly."
4:02 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
"This is a domestic violence homicide, an intimate partner homicide." Deputy District Attorney Lindsay said. On May 8 she listed a list of grievances.
4:06 PM · Sep 17, 2021
"This is a domestic violence homicide, an intimate partner homicide." Deputy District Attorney Lindsay said. On May 8 she listed a list of grievances.
4:06 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Ashley Franco@AshleyKKTV
He says FBI had to recover texts from #BarryMorphew phone. He says that shows he had something to hide. He’s now referring to a text from Barry to #SuzanneMorphew playing the “victim.” He says Suzanne is the one who’s been on trial.
@KKTV11News
1:04 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
Ashley Franco@AshleyKKTV
Lindsey says it’s simple, this is a “domestic violent homicide.” #SuzanneMorphew #BarryMorphew
@KKTV11News
1:05 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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Jamie Leary
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Prosecution says this is a case of domestic violence homicide. Sites Suzanne's desire to leave & her list of 50 grievances as to why- they Barry tricks her into believing he's accepted this & acts civil days b4 she disappears #SuzanneMorphew #BarryMorphew
@CBSDenver
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@LaurenScharfTV
#SuzanneMorphew texts Melinda her sister on May 9 about the abusive relationship: emotionally & physically. The next phone call Deputy D.A. Lindsay says is the phone call from Suzanne to #BarryMorphew that she gave him her grievances on why she doesn't want to be in the marriage.
4:11 PM · Sep 17, 2021
He says FBI had to recover texts from #BarryMorphew phone. He says that shows he had something to hide. He’s now referring to a text from Barry to #SuzanneMorphew playing the “victim.” He says Suzanne is the one who’s been on trial.
@KKTV11News
1:04 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
Ashley Franco@AshleyKKTV
Lindsey says it’s simple, this is a “domestic violent homicide.” #SuzanneMorphew #BarryMorphew
@KKTV11News
1:05 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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Jamie Leary
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Prosecution says this is a case of domestic violence homicide. Sites Suzanne's desire to leave & her list of 50 grievances as to why- they Barry tricks her into believing he's accepted this & acts civil days b4 she disappears #SuzanneMorphew #BarryMorphew
@CBSDenver
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@LaurenScharfTV
#SuzanneMorphew texts Melinda her sister on May 9 about the abusive relationship: emotionally & physically. The next phone call Deputy D.A. Lindsay says is the phone call from Suzanne to #BarryMorphew that she gave him her grievances on why she doesn't want to be in the marriage.
4:11 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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Lindsey says when you think of who could have done this it’s #barryMorphew. Lindsey says it’s because Barry wouldn’t let #SuzanneMorphew divorce him because “marriage is for life.” Lindsey says he thinks Barry loaded a syringe in the garage the day of May 9th.
@KKTV11News
https://twitter.com/AshleyKKTV/status/1438959940102758409?s=20
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. is talking about the timeline of events from May 6 until May 9. He is speaking about the conversations and actions of #Suzannemorphew. She was done with the marriage and wanted out. #BarryMorphew was not allowing Suzanne to divorce him.
4:16 PM · Sep 17, 2021
@KKTV11News
https://twitter.com/AshleyKKTV/status/1438959940102758409?s=20
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. is talking about the timeline of events from May 6 until May 9. He is speaking about the conversations and actions of #Suzannemorphew. She was done with the marriage and wanted out. #BarryMorphew was not allowing Suzanne to divorce him.
4:16 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Prosecutor says the case comes down to "Plain and simple, domestic violence homicide, intimate partner homicide."
Prosecutor says tranquilizer needle cap in his drier is a pivotal piece of evidence. Says they understand there’s no body - says that seems like the body gone is something #BarryMorphew "accomplished."
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438960799809093633?s=21
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. compared #SuzanneMorphew as an animal that #BarryMorphew hunted. "She let her guard down." May 9 is "the day of reckoning for Barry."
4:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
Prosecutor says tranquilizer needle cap in his drier is a pivotal piece of evidence. Says they understand there’s no body - says that seems like the body gone is something #BarryMorphew "accomplished."
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438960799809093633?s=21
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. compared #SuzanneMorphew as an animal that #BarryMorphew hunted. "She let her guard down." May 9 is "the day of reckoning for Barry."
4:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
Lindsey says #BarryMorphew missed things because #SuzanneMorphew always wears her camelbak and sunglasses when she rides her bike- both of which were found in her car and not with her bike.
Lindsey says investigators asked #BarryMorphew what he was throwing away on his “trash runs” but Barry continued to say “I don’t recall” Lindsey says that is because he’s using that as a fallback instead of telling the truth.
https://twitter.com/AshleyKKTV/status/1438960146307244034?s=20
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Carol McKinley
@CarolAMcKinley
On Saturday between 11:30 and 1 pm, the last day there's proof Suzanne was alive, Barry removed the game cameras near their home. The tranquilizer cap found in the Morphew dryer is a key piece of evidence, and prosecutors say he had injuries on the outside of his hands.
4:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021·Twitter Web App
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Ashley Franco
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Lindsey continues by saying what us important is the “tranquilizer” evidence. He says when asked the last the #BarryMorphew saw of #SuzanneMorphew he says she was lightly snoring. Lindsey says that was because of the tranquilizer chemical. With that he wraps up
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"When you think about who could have done this, there’s only one person with a motive. Mr. Morphew is not going to let a divorce happen and he tells law enforcement that three separate times" - Prosecutor
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438959920565551105?s=21
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On Saturday between 11:30 and 1 pm, the last day there's proof Suzanne was alive, Barry removed the game cameras near their home. The tranquilizer cap found in the Morphew dryer is a key piece of evidence, and prosecutors say he had injuries on the outside of his hands.
https://twitter.com/CarolAMcKinley/status/1438961343864786946?s=20
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@LaurenScharfTV
He added that the bicycle look staged, the bike helmet was staged and #BarryMorphew admitted to being in that area. The fireplace evidence... "We had burned stuff that week," according to BM. 5 separate trash runs, the tranquilizer evidence is significant.
4:24 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. said #BarryMorphew couldn't say bye to Suzanne because she isn't there (May 10). The tranquilizer evidence is significant. Agent Grusing said the biologist talked about if SM was tranquilized she would have hypoxia and would lightly snore.
4:25 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. said #BarryMorphew told LE that she was alseep and lightly snoring the last time he saw #SuzanneMorphew. "The 'I'm done' text from Suzanne is pathetic words by Mrs. Morphew... the state asks that you bind the defendant over and hold him without bond."
4:27 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Lindsey says investigators asked #BarryMorphew what he was throwing away on his “trash runs” but Barry continued to say “I don’t recall” Lindsey says that is because he’s using that as a fallback instead of telling the truth.
https://twitter.com/AshleyKKTV/status/1438960146307244034?s=20
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Carol McKinley
@CarolAMcKinley
On Saturday between 11:30 and 1 pm, the last day there's proof Suzanne was alive, Barry removed the game cameras near their home. The tranquilizer cap found in the Morphew dryer is a key piece of evidence, and prosecutors say he had injuries on the outside of his hands.
4:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021·Twitter Web App
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Ashley Franco
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Lindsey continues by saying what us important is the “tranquilizer” evidence. He says when asked the last the #BarryMorphew saw of #SuzanneMorphew he says she was lightly snoring. Lindsey says that was because of the tranquilizer chemical. With that he wraps up
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"When you think about who could have done this, there’s only one person with a motive. Mr. Morphew is not going to let a divorce happen and he tells law enforcement that three separate times" - Prosecutor
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438959920565551105?s=21
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On Saturday between 11:30 and 1 pm, the last day there's proof Suzanne was alive, Barry removed the game cameras near their home. The tranquilizer cap found in the Morphew dryer is a key piece of evidence, and prosecutors say he had injuries on the outside of his hands.
https://twitter.com/CarolAMcKinley/status/1438961343864786946?s=20
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@LaurenScharfTV
He added that the bicycle look staged, the bike helmet was staged and #BarryMorphew admitted to being in that area. The fireplace evidence... "We had burned stuff that week," according to BM. 5 separate trash runs, the tranquilizer evidence is significant.
4:24 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. said #BarryMorphew couldn't say bye to Suzanne because she isn't there (May 10). The tranquilizer evidence is significant. Agent Grusing said the biologist talked about if SM was tranquilized she would have hypoxia and would lightly snore.
4:25 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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@LaurenScharfTV
Deputy D.A. said #BarryMorphew told LE that she was alseep and lightly snoring the last time he saw #SuzanneMorphew. "The 'I'm done' text from Suzanne is pathetic words by Mrs. Morphew... the state asks that you bind the defendant over and hold him without bond."
4:27 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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Defense now up. Attorney says prosecutions case fails as a matter of law because it is based on conjecture.
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438962447046508545?s=21
Defense says this is not a domestic violence case and May 6th when Suzanne texted she was done, he didn't say he was going to kill her.
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438963444019970048?s=21
Defense says on May 8th, the day before she is thought to have been killed, Suzanne told her “paramour’ it was a “fine night” having dinner with #BarryMorphew
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438963885575311361?s=21
Jamie Leary
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Defense says this case fails to prove there's enough evidence to move forward, not bc there’s no body, but because it's based on supposition and conjecture. #BarryMorphew #SuzanneMorphew
@CBSDenver
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Attorney Sean Connelly is now talking. He's representing Barry Morphew.
"This case is based on supposition — no dead body," he starts. "It is remarkable what we just heard." There is no physical evidence and no eyewitnesses, he continues.
"This case can't go forward."
https://twitter.com/stephaniebutzer/status/1438962325990510594?s=21
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@LaurenScharfTV
Defense turn: Attorney Connolly is refuting that May 6 is a "Chilling day" like the state is trying to say. He said The murder didn't happen on May 6. May 8 was a fine night according to texts from #SuzanneMorphew & Jeff Libler. Went to town, looked at real estate.
4:31 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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1:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Now arguments for Barry's innocence and they are coming from Connelly, who remarks that there is no physical evidence, no body, lots of opinion/supposition.
1:24 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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@LaurenScharfTV
Defense says after the "I'm done" text #BarryMorphew didn't respond with violence. There was no evidence of domestic violence. He didn't say he was going to kill her.
4:32 PM · Sep 17, 2021
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438962447046508545?s=21
Defense says this is not a domestic violence case and May 6th when Suzanne texted she was done, he didn't say he was going to kill her.
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438963444019970048?s=21
Defense says on May 8th, the day before she is thought to have been killed, Suzanne told her “paramour’ it was a “fine night” having dinner with #BarryMorphew
https://twitter.com/fierronicole/status/1438963885575311361?s=21
Jamie Leary
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Defense says this case fails to prove there's enough evidence to move forward, not bc there’s no body, but because it's based on supposition and conjecture. #BarryMorphew #SuzanneMorphew
@CBSDenver
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Attorney Sean Connelly is now talking. He's representing Barry Morphew.
"This case is based on supposition — no dead body," he starts. "It is remarkable what we just heard." There is no physical evidence and no eyewitnesses, he continues.
"This case can't go forward."
https://twitter.com/stephaniebutzer/status/1438962325990510594?s=21
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@LaurenScharfTV
Defense turn: Attorney Connolly is refuting that May 6 is a "Chilling day" like the state is trying to say. He said The murder didn't happen on May 6. May 8 was a fine night according to texts from #SuzanneMorphew & Jeff Libler. Went to town, looked at real estate.
4:31 PM · Sep 17, 2021
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1:21 PM · Sep 17, 2021
Now arguments for Barry's innocence and they are coming from Connelly, who remarks that there is no physical evidence, no body, lots of opinion/supposition.
1:24 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
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@LaurenScharfTV
Defense says after the "I'm done" text #BarryMorphew didn't respond with violence. There was no evidence of domestic violence. He didn't say he was going to kill her.
4:32 PM · Sep 17, 2021
@LaurenScharfTV
The judge said he can find probable cause if there is not a body found like this case. There is a reasonable belief if the defendant MAY have committed the crime. Judge Patrick Murphy said he does see probable cause for First-degree murder & tampering with a deceased human body.
4:57 PM · Sep 17, 2021·
The judge said he can find probable cause if there is not a body found like this case. There is a reasonable belief if the defendant MAY have committed the crime. Judge Patrick Murphy said he does see probable cause for First-degree murder & tampering with a deceased human body.
4:57 PM · Sep 17, 2021·