CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 , MEDIA,MAPS,TIMELINE *NO DISCUSSION*

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6/28/23

The murder charges against Barry Morphew were dismissed without prejudice in April of 2022 by the 11th Judicial District Attorney, citing lack of evidence in the ongoing search for Suzanne’s body. However, the “without prejudice” distinction of the dismissal means the case could still be refiled at a later date.

Click here to view a complete timeline of the case against Barry Morphew

Now, the 11th Judicial DA’s office has released documents in addition to evidence relevant to the case, which can be viewed here.

Barry Morphew has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation.
 
Missing Suzanne Morphew: Colorado prosecutors reveal body is in 'very difficult spot'




6/28/2023

Missing Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew's body is apparently located in "a very difficult spot," prosecutors revealed this week.

Morphew, 49, disappeared during a bike ride on Mother's Day in 2020 and is now presumed dead.

"She is in a very difficult spot. We actually have more than just a feeling… and the sheriff’s office is continuing to look for Mrs. Morphew’s body," 11th Judicial Deputy District Attorney Mark Hurlbert said in court Monday, according to the Denver Gazette.
 

6/28/2023

Bizarre clues and evidence in the Colorado mother's disappearance include a spy pen, plastic needle cap, and a chipmunk alibi. "48 Hours" investigates in "The Susanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems."

In a dramatic turn of events, on April 19, 2022, just nine days before Barry Morphew was set to stand trial for his wife, Suzanne Morphew's murder, Judge Ramsey Lama granted the DA's motion to dismiss the charges against him, without prejudice, meaning the prosecution can re-file charges in the future.

Morphew, alongside his daughters, walked out of the Fremont County courthouse a free man after all charges against him were dismissed.
 

8/9/23

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William Jacobs, 21, of Canon City is accused of murdering his girlfriend's baby son. Ten-month-old Edward Hays died last May while in Jacobs' care, police said.

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In the latest incident, an attorney has asked for dismissal in a trial involving a baby's death over comments Stanley made on a news program which were so abrasive, a curse word she uttered had to be bleeped out.

During an interview with Colorado Springs' KRDO TV about the upcoming murder trial of the baby's mother and her boyfriend, 17th Judicial District Attorney Stanley said that there was no love between Brook Crawford and William Jacobs. The couple moved in together in a Canon City Motel 6 last May, according to Crawford's preliminary hearing, but Stanley said it was a relationship of convenience and sex.

"Without the caring factor, without the love factor, the baby is a pain in the a__," Stanley told a reporter in an on-camera interview which aired Aug. 1.

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Jacobs, who was the last person to see the baby alive, according to the arrest affidavit, told investigators that he shook him and slapped him on the back to get him to breathe. Edward died at Children's Hospital in Colorado Springs May 23 and it was then that Stanley upgraded Jacobs' criminal charge from child abuse resulting in death to first-degree murder.

Crawford is charged with child abuse resulting in death.

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Fremont County Judge Kaitlin Turner has yet to decide whether or not to dismiss the case and a hearing on the request for dismissal had not been scheduled.

Crawford has her next hearing Oct. 11 and Jacobs' preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 27.

Small-town politics may come into play with the baby case, as there's a web of previous adversarial history to the legal cast of characters.

In 2020, Judge Turner lost the district attorney's race to Stanley, who took office the following January.

Months before that, LeDoux also lost to Stanley in the Republican Primary Election. LeDoux was the previous 17th Judicial District Attorney.

The law firm he works for is in part owned by Ramsey Lama, the last judge to oversee the Morphew case. Lama dismissed the case without prejudice in April 2022 and resigned from the bench soon after.

Stanley will be up for reelection in November 2024.
 

Feb 1, 2022

CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. — A Chaffee County judge issued a ruling Tuesday granting a change of venue request for Barry Morphew, who is charged with murder in connection with his wife Suzanne Morphew's 2020 disappearance and presumed death.
Further hearings will be held in Fremont County at the courthouse in Cañon City, according to the written ruling from 11th Judicial District Judge Ramsey Lama.

In his reasoning, Lama said a fair trial could not take place in Chaffee County due to the size of the community and "pervasive negative pretrial publicity" since Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance.

Lama also noted that it's a high-profile case in a small county with a small jury pool and said the media coverage thus far has been "massive, pervasive, and prejudicial", and in his opinion, that meant Barry Morphew could "not receive a fair trial in Chaffee County."

He noted that the county only has about 16,500 residents who are over age 18 and therefore eligible for jury duty.

The judge also noted that a 129-page affidavit has been released publicly and said it contained information that was "prejudicial" that would not be admissible during the trial.
During a hearing Tuesday morning, Morphew's defense said they may challenge the move to Fremont County because his case would remain within the 11th Judicial District under the same district attorney.

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Read Judge Lama's change of venue ruling below.

 
Docket Update as of 6/26/23

U.S. District Court - District of Colorado​

District of Colorado (Denver)​

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:23-cv-01108-KLM​


Morphew v. Chaffee County et al
Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix
Demand: $15,000,000
Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Date Filed: 05/02/2023
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Plaintiff
Barry Morphew


Date Filed#Docket Text
05/31/2023
9
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jane Holse Fisher-Byrialsen on behalf of Barry Morphew (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
05/31/2023
10
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by David Nathan Fisher on behalf of Barry MorphewAttorney David Nathan Fisher added to party Barry Morphew(pty:pla) (Fisher, David) (Entered: 05/31/2023)
05/31/2023
11
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Iris Eytan on behalf of Barry MorphewAttorney Iris Eytan added to party Barry Morphew(pty:pla) (Eytan, Iris) (Entered: 05/31/2023)

End of docket -- last entry #11.


Updated Case Number, docket, & Judges as of 8/27/23:

U.S. District Court - District of Colorado​

District of Colorado (Denver)​

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:23-cv-01108-DDD-SKC​


Morphew v. Chaffee County et al
Assigned to: Judge Daniel D. Domenico
Referred to: Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews
Demand: $15,000,000
Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Date Filed: 05/02/2023
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Plaintiff
Barry Morphew


Date Filed#Docket Text
07/11/2023
12
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Chaffee County et al by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Board of County Commissioners, # 2 Summons Summons Chaffee County Sheriff's Dept, # 3 Summons Summons John Spezze, # 4 Summons Summons Andrew Rohrich, # 5 Summons Summons William Plackner, # 6 Summons Summons Claudette Hysjulien, # 7 Summons Summons Robin Burgess, # 8 Summons Summons Scott Himschoot, # 9 Summons Summons Randy Carricato, # 10 Summons Summons Linda Stanley, # 11 Summons Summons Jeffrey Lindsey, # 12 Summons Summons Mark Hurlbert, # 13 Summons Summons Alex Walker, # 14 Summons Summons John Camper, # 15 Summons Summons Chris Schaefer, # 16 Summons Summons Megan Duge, # 17 Summons Summons Kirby Lewis, # 18 Summons Summons Kevin Koback, # 19 Summons Summons Joseph Cahill, # 20 Summons Summons Derek Graham, # 21 Summons Summons Caitlin Rogers, # 22 Summons Summons Kenneth Harris, # 23 Summons Summons Jonathan Grusing)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 07/11/2023)
07/17/2023
13​
ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 12 Summons Request, filed by attorney Jane Holse Fisher-Byrialsen. Summons submitted has incorrect caption and not issued. Please file completed summons for issuance using the event Summons Request. (Text Only Entry). (alave, ) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
07/18/2023
14
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Chaffee County et al (Multiple Defendants see Summons) by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Board of County Commissioners, # 2 Summons Summons Chaffee County Sheriff's Dept, # 3 Summons Summons Linda Stanley, # 4 Summons Summons John Spezze, # 5 Summons Summons Andrew Rohrich, # 6 Summons Summons Alex Walker, # 7 Summons Summons Jeffrey Lindsey, # 8 Summons Summons Mark Hurlbert, # 9 Summons Summons Robin Burgess, # 10 Summons Summons Randy Carricato, # 11 Summons Summons Scott Himschoot, # 12 Summons Summons Claudette Hysjulien, # 13 Summons Summons William Plackner, # 14 Summons Summons John Camper, # 15 Summons Summons Joseph Cahill, # 16 Summons Summons Megan Duge, # 17 Summons Summons Caitlin Rogers, # 18 Summons Summons Derek Graham, # 19 Summons Summons Kevin Koback, # 20 Summons Summons Kirby Lewis, # 21 Summons Summons Chris Schaefer, # 22 Summons Summons Jonathan Grusing, # 23 Summons Summons Kenneth Harris)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 07/18/2023)
07/19/2023
15
SUMMONSES issued by Clerk. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
07/31/2023
16
First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Whitson, Hollis) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
08/01/2023
17
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
18
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Caitlin Rogers waiver sent on 7/28/2023, answer due 9/26/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
19
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Alex Walker served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
20
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chaffee County served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
21
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chafee County Sheriff's Department served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
22
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chris Schaefer served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
23
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Derek Graham served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
24
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Jeffrey Lindsey served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kenneth Harris served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
26
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kevin Koback served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
27
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kirby Lewis served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
28
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Megan Duge served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
29
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Robin Burgess served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
30
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. John Camper waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
31
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Andrew Rohrich waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
32
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. John Spezze waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
33
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Joseph Cahill waiver sent on 7/28/2023, answer due 9/26/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
34
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. William Plackner waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/07/2023
35
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by William Thomas O'Connell, III on behalf of Jeffrey Lindsey, Alex WalkerAttorney William Thomas O'Connell, III added to party Jeffrey Lindsey(pty:dft), Attorney William Thomas O'Connell, III added to party Alex Walker(pty:dft) (O'Connell, William) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
36
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Christaan Poppe on behalf of Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John SpezzeAttorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Robin Burgess(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Randy Carricato(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Chafee County Sheriff's Department(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party William Plackner(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Andrew Rohrich(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party John Spezze(pty:dft) (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
37
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by J. Andrew Nathan on behalf of Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John SpezzeAttorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Robin Burgess(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Randy Carricato(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Chafee County Sheriff's Department(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party William Plackner(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Andrew Rohrich(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party John Spezze(pty:dft) (Nathan, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
38
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendants Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John Spezze. (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
39
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jennifer H. Hunt on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Hunt, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
40
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Dmitry B. Vilner on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Vilner, Dmitry) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/08/2023
41​
REASSIGNING MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This action is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella upon her appointment. All future pleadings should reference Magistrate Judge Starnella at the beginning of the civil action number (such as 23-cv-01108-KAS). Unless otherwise ordered, the dates and times for all previously scheduled matters will be maintained and will now be handled by Magistrate Judge Starnella in Courtroom C-204. Her chambers are located in Room C-253 of the Byron G. Rogers Courthouse. Her telephone number is 303-335-2770. (Text only entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
08/08/2023
42
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendant Alex Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order re DEFENDANT ALEX WALKERS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT WITH DEMAND FOR TRIAL BY JURY)(O'Connell, William) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
08/10/2023
43
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kathleen L. Spalding on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Spalding, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
08/10/2023
44
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint , 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendants John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris Schaefer. (Hunt, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
08/14/2023
45
Minute ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 14 August 2023. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. This case was recently reassigned to me following the retirement of Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix. Although I am fully confident that I am able to fairly, impartially, and disinterestedly adjudicate any issues that may come before me in this matter, 28 U.S.C. § 455(a) instructs that a Magistrate Judge "shall disqualify [her]self in any proceeding in which [her] impartiality might reasonably be questioned." During the year prior to my appointment to the bench, I worked in the same work group as attorneys Jennifer Hunt and Kathleen Spalding at the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Therefore, I hereby recuse myself from this matter in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall reassign this case to another judicial officer. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
46​
CASE REASSIGNED pursuant to 45 Order of Recusal. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Robert E. Blackburn and drawn to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-01108-REB. (Text Only Entry) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
47
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew R. McLetchie on behalf of Scott HimschootAttorney Andrew R. McLetchie added to party Scott Himschoot(pty:dft) (McLetchie, Andrew) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
48
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Rachel Lisotta Bradley on behalf of Scott HimschootAttorney Rachel Lisotta Bradley added to party Scott Himschoot(pty:dft) (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
49
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Deadline to Submit a Proposed Scheduling Order and Reset the Court's Scheduling Conference by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
50
MEMORANDUM RETURNING CASE by Senior Judge Blackburn. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-01108-DDD. (athom, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
51​
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/14/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
52
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sarah Anne Thomas on behalf of Joseph CahillAttorney Sarah Anne Thomas added to party Joseph Cahill(pty:dft) (Thomas, Sarah) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
53
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Robert Ian Lapidow on behalf of Joseph CahillAttorney Robert Ian Lapidow added to party Joseph Cahill(pty:dft) (Lapidow, Robert) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/15/2023
54​
MEMORANDUM regarding 49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Deadline to Submit a Proposed Scheduling Order and Reset the Court's Scheduling Conference filed by Barry Morphew. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/15/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
55​
MEMORANDUM regarding 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint filed by Andrew Rohrich, John Spezze, Robin Burgess, Chaffee County, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, William Plackner, Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service filed by Barry Morphew, 44 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint , 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwis filed by Kirby Lewis, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Caitlin Rogers, John Camper, Megan Duge, Chris Schaefer, 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint filed by Alex Walker. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/15/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
56
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Scott Himschoot served on 8/1/2023, answer due 8/22/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
57
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Randy Carricato served on 8/1/2023, answer due 8/22/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
58
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Jonathan Grusing served on 7/28/2023, answer due 8/18/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
59
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Linda (I) Stanley waiver sent on 8/15/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
60
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Claudette Hysjulien waiver sent on 8/15/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
61
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Barry Morphew All parties do not consent.. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Main Document Certificate of Filing and Service of Election)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/16/2023
62
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Christaan Poppe on behalf of John (I) SpezzeAttorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party John (I) Spezze(pty:dft) (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
08/16/2023
63
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by J. Andrew Nathan on behalf of John (I) SpezzeAttorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party John (I) Spezze(pty:dft) (Nathan, J.) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
08/17/2023
64
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Rachel Lisotta Bradley on behalf of Claudette HysjulienAttorney Rachel Lisotta Bradley added to party Claudette Hysjulien(pty:dft) (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
65
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew R. McLetchie on behalf of Claudette HysjulienAttorney Andrew R. McLetchie added to party Claudette Hysjulien(pty:dft) (McLetchie, Andrew) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
66
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Eric Michael Ziporin on behalf of Mark Hurlbert, Linda StanleyAttorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Mark Hurlbert(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft) (Ziporin, Eric) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
67
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jonathan N. Eddy on behalf of Mark Hurlbert, Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Mark Hurlbert(pty:dft), Attorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/18/2023
68
Unopposed MOTION for Order to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline by Defendant Mark Hurlbert. (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
08/21/2023
69​
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 68 Unopposed MOTION for Order to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline filed by Mark Hurlbert. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/21/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/21/2023
70
MOTION to Supplement 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/21/2023
71
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to the Complaint by Defendant Scott Himschoot. Scott Himschoot answer due 9/11/2023. (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/22/2023
72​
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 70 MOTION to Supplement 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service filed by Barry Morphew. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/22/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/22/2023
73​
MINUTE ORDER. Given the reassignment of this case to District Judge Domenico and Magistrate Judge Crews, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference set for August 29, 2023, before Magistrate Judge Starnella and the August 22, 2023 deadline to file a Proposed Scheduling Order are VACATED. by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/22/2023. Text Only Entry (kaslc2, ) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/23/2023
74
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Mark Hurlbert served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
08/24/2023
75
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Leslie L. Schluter on behalf of Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Leslie L. Schluter added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Leslie L. Schluter added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Schluter, Leslie) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
76
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sophia Fernald on behalf of Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Sophia Fernald added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Sophia Fernald added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Fernald, Sophia) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
77
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Linda Stanley, Linda (I) Stanley. (Ziporin, Eric) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
78
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Linda Stanley, Linda (I) Stanley. (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/25/2023
79​
ORDER GRANTING 77 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and 78 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk of Court is instructed to terminate attorneys Jonathan N. Eddy and Eric Michael Ziporin as attorneys of record only for Defendant Linda Stanley. Mr. Eddy and Mr. Ziporin remain as attorneys of record for Defendant Mark Hulbert. Defendant Stanley will continue to be represented by attorney Leslie L. Schluter. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/25/2023. Text Only Entry(dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/25/2023)



 
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Updated Case Number, docket, & Judges as of 8/27/23:

U.S. District Court - District of Colorado​

District of Colorado (Denver)​

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:23-cv-01108-DDD-SKC​


Morphew v. Chaffee County et al
Assigned to: Judge Daniel D. Domenico
Referred to: Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews
Demand: $15,000,000
Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Date Filed: 05/02/2023
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Plaintiff
Barry Morphew


Date Filed#Docket Text
07/11/2023
12
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Chaffee County et al by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Board of County Commissioners, # 2 Summons Summons Chaffee County Sheriff's Dept, # 3 Summons Summons John Spezze, # 4 Summons Summons Andrew Rohrich, # 5 Summons Summons William Plackner, # 6 Summons Summons Claudette Hysjulien, # 7 Summons Summons Robin Burgess, # 8 Summons Summons Scott Himschoot, # 9 Summons Summons Randy Carricato, # 10 Summons Summons Linda Stanley, # 11 Summons Summons Jeffrey Lindsey, # 12 Summons Summons Mark Hurlbert, # 13 Summons Summons Alex Walker, # 14 Summons Summons John Camper, # 15 Summons Summons Chris Schaefer, # 16 Summons Summons Megan Duge, # 17 Summons Summons Kirby Lewis, # 18 Summons Summons Kevin Koback, # 19 Summons Summons Joseph Cahill, # 20 Summons Summons Derek Graham, # 21 Summons Summons Caitlin Rogers, # 22 Summons Summons Kenneth Harris, # 23 Summons Summons Jonathan Grusing)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 07/11/2023)
07/17/2023
13​
ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES: re: 12 Summons Request, filed by attorney Jane Holse Fisher-Byrialsen. Summons submitted has incorrect caption and not issued. Please file completed summons for issuance using the event Summons Request. (Text Only Entry). (alave, ) (Entered: 07/17/2023)
07/18/2023
14
SUMMONS REQUEST as to Chaffee County et al (Multiple Defendants see Summons) by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Board of County Commissioners, # 2 Summons Summons Chaffee County Sheriff's Dept, # 3 Summons Summons Linda Stanley, # 4 Summons Summons John Spezze, # 5 Summons Summons Andrew Rohrich, # 6 Summons Summons Alex Walker, # 7 Summons Summons Jeffrey Lindsey, # 8 Summons Summons Mark Hurlbert, # 9 Summons Summons Robin Burgess, # 10 Summons Summons Randy Carricato, # 11 Summons Summons Scott Himschoot, # 12 Summons Summons Claudette Hysjulien, # 13 Summons Summons William Plackner, # 14 Summons Summons John Camper, # 15 Summons Summons Joseph Cahill, # 16 Summons Summons Megan Duge, # 17 Summons Summons Caitlin Rogers, # 18 Summons Summons Derek Graham, # 19 Summons Summons Kevin Koback, # 20 Summons Summons Kirby Lewis, # 21 Summons Summons Chris Schaefer, # 22 Summons Summons Jonathan Grusing, # 23 Summons Summons Kenneth Harris)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 07/18/2023)
07/19/2023
15
SUMMONSES issued by Clerk. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
07/31/2023
16
First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Whitson, Hollis) (Entered: 07/31/2023)
08/01/2023
17
SUMMONS Returned Executed by All Plaintiffs. Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
18
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Caitlin Rogers waiver sent on 7/28/2023, answer due 9/26/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
19
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Alex Walker served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
20
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chaffee County served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
21
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chafee County Sheriff's Department served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
22
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Chris Schaefer served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
23
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Derek Graham served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
24
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Jeffrey Lindsey served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
25
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kenneth Harris served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
26
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kevin Koback served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
27
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Kirby Lewis served on 7/26/2023, answer due 8/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
28
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Megan Duge served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
29
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Robin Burgess served on 7/25/2023, answer due 8/15/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
30
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. John Camper waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
31
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Andrew Rohrich waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
32
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. John Spezze waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
33
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Joseph Cahill waiver sent on 7/28/2023, answer due 9/26/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/01/2023
34
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. William Plackner waiver sent on 7/31/2023, answer due 9/29/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/01/2023)
08/07/2023
35
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by William Thomas O'Connell, III on behalf of Jeffrey Lindsey, Alex WalkerAttorney William Thomas O'Connell, III added to party Jeffrey Lindsey(pty:dft), Attorney William Thomas O'Connell, III added to party Alex Walker(pty:dft) (O'Connell, William) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
36
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Christaan Poppe on behalf of Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John SpezzeAttorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Robin Burgess(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Randy Carricato(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Chafee County Sheriff's Department(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party William Plackner(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party Andrew Rohrich(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party John Spezze(pty:dft) (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
37
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by J. Andrew Nathan on behalf of Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John SpezzeAttorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Robin Burgess(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Randy Carricato(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Chafee County Sheriff's Department(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Chaffee County(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party William Plackner(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party Andrew Rohrich(pty:dft), Attorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party John Spezze(pty:dft) (Nathan, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
38
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendants Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, Robin Burgess, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, Chaffee County, William Plackner, Andrew Rohrich, John Spezze. (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
39
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jennifer H. Hunt on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Jennifer H. Hunt added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Hunt, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/07/2023
40
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Dmitry B. Vilner on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Dmitry B. Vilner added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Vilner, Dmitry) (Entered: 08/07/2023)
08/08/2023
41​
REASSIGNING MAGISTRATE JUDGE. This action is reassigned to Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella upon her appointment. All future pleadings should reference Magistrate Judge Starnella at the beginning of the civil action number (such as 23-cv-01108-KAS). Unless otherwise ordered, the dates and times for all previously scheduled matters will be maintained and will now be handled by Magistrate Judge Starnella in Courtroom C-204. Her chambers are located in Room C-253 of the Byron G. Rogers Courthouse. Her telephone number is 303-335-2770. (Text only entry) (agarc, ) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
08/08/2023
42
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendant Alex Walker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (PDF Only) Proposed Order re DEFENDANT ALEX WALKERS UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT WITH DEMAND FOR TRIAL BY JURY)(O'Connell, William) (Entered: 08/08/2023)
08/10/2023
43
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Kathleen L. Spalding on behalf of John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris SchaeferAttorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party John Camper(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Megan Duge(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Derek Graham(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Kevin Koback(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Kirby Lewis(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Caitlin Rogers(pty:dft), Attorney Kathleen L. Spalding added to party Chris Schaefer(pty:dft) (Spalding, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
08/10/2023
44
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint , 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint by Defendants John Camper, Megan Duge, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Kirby Lewis, Caitlin Rogers, Chris Schaefer. (Hunt, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/10/2023)
08/14/2023
45
Minute ORDER by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 14 August 2023. This matter is before the Court sua sponte. This case was recently reassigned to me following the retirement of Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix. Although I am fully confident that I am able to fairly, impartially, and disinterestedly adjudicate any issues that may come before me in this matter, 28 U.S.C. § 455(a) instructs that a Magistrate Judge "shall disqualify [her]self in any proceeding in which [her] impartiality might reasonably be questioned." During the year prior to my appointment to the bench, I worked in the same work group as attorneys Jennifer Hunt and Kathleen Spalding at the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Therefore, I hereby recuse myself from this matter in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall reassign this case to another judicial officer. (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
46​
CASE REASSIGNED pursuant to 45 Order of Recusal. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Robert E. Blackburn and drawn to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-01108-REB. (Text Only Entry) (cmadr, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
47
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew R. McLetchie on behalf of Scott HimschootAttorney Andrew R. McLetchie added to party Scott Himschoot(pty:dft) (McLetchie, Andrew) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
48
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Rachel Lisotta Bradley on behalf of Scott HimschootAttorney Rachel Lisotta Bradley added to party Scott Himschoot(pty:dft) (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
49
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Deadline to Submit a Proposed Scheduling Order and Reset the Court's Scheduling Conference by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
50
MEMORANDUM RETURNING CASE by Senior Judge Blackburn. This case is randomly reassigned to Judge Daniel D. Domenico and drawn to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. All future pleadings should be designated as 23-cv-01108-DDD. (athom, ) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
51​
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(a) and (b), this case is referred to the assigned United States Magistrate Judge to (1) convene a scheduling conference under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(b) and enter a scheduling order meeting the requirements of Local Civ. R. 16.2, (2) conduct such status conferences and issue such orders necessary for compliance with the scheduling order, including amendments or modifications of the scheduling order upon a showing of good cause, (3) hear and determine pretrial matters, including discovery and other non-dispositive motions, (4) conduct hearings, including evidentiary hearings, and submit proposed findings of fact and recommendations for rulings on dispositive motions, and (5) pursuant to Local Civ. R. 16.6 and at the discretion of the Magistrate Judge, convene such early neutral evaluation and/or settlement conferences and direct related procedures as may facilitate resolution of this case without the necessity of a motion or prior authorization of the undersigned. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/14/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
52
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sarah Anne Thomas on behalf of Joseph CahillAttorney Sarah Anne Thomas added to party Joseph Cahill(pty:dft) (Thomas, Sarah) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/14/2023
53
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Robert Ian Lapidow on behalf of Joseph CahillAttorney Robert Ian Lapidow added to party Joseph Cahill(pty:dft) (Lapidow, Robert) (Entered: 08/14/2023)
08/15/2023
54​
MEMORANDUM regarding 49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Extend the Deadline to Submit a Proposed Scheduling Order and Reset the Court's Scheduling Conference filed by Barry Morphew. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/15/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
55​
MEMORANDUM regarding 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint filed by Andrew Rohrich, John Spezze, Robin Burgess, Chaffee County, Randy Carricato, Chafee County Sheriff's Department, William Plackner, Board of County Commissioners of Chaffee County, 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service filed by Barry Morphew, 44 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 38 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint , 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwis filed by Kirby Lewis, Derek Graham, Kevin Koback, Caitlin Rogers, John Camper, Megan Duge, Chris Schaefer, 42 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond re 1 Complaint filed by Alex Walker. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/15/2023. Text Only Entry. (rkeec) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
56
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Scott Himschoot served on 8/1/2023, answer due 8/22/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
57
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Randy Carricato served on 8/1/2023, answer due 8/22/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
58
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Jonathan Grusing served on 7/28/2023, answer due 8/18/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
59
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Linda (I) Stanley waiver sent on 8/15/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
60
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Claudette Hysjulien waiver sent on 8/15/2023, answer due 10/16/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/15/2023
61
CONSENT to Jurisdiction of Magistrate Judge by Plaintiff Barry Morphew All parties do not consent.. (Attachments: # 1 Continuation of Main Document Certificate of Filing and Service of Election)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/15/2023)
08/16/2023
62
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Nicholas Christaan Poppe on behalf of John (I) SpezzeAttorney Nicholas Christaan Poppe added to party John (I) Spezze(pty:dft) (Poppe, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
08/16/2023
63
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by J. Andrew Nathan on behalf of John (I) SpezzeAttorney J. Andrew Nathan added to party John (I) Spezze(pty:dft) (Nathan, J.) (Entered: 08/16/2023)
08/17/2023
64
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Rachel Lisotta Bradley on behalf of Claudette HysjulienAttorney Rachel Lisotta Bradley added to party Claudette Hysjulien(pty:dft) (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
65
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Andrew R. McLetchie on behalf of Claudette HysjulienAttorney Andrew R. McLetchie added to party Claudette Hysjulien(pty:dft) (McLetchie, Andrew) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
66
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Eric Michael Ziporin on behalf of Mark Hurlbert, Linda StanleyAttorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Mark Hurlbert(pty:dft), Attorney Eric Michael Ziporin added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft) (Ziporin, Eric) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/17/2023
67
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Jonathan N. Eddy on behalf of Mark Hurlbert, Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Mark Hurlbert(pty:dft), Attorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Jonathan N. Eddy added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/17/2023)
08/18/2023
68
Unopposed MOTION for Order to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline by Defendant Mark Hurlbert. (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/18/2023)
08/21/2023
69​
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 68 Unopposed MOTION for Order to Extend Responsive Pleading Deadline filed by Mark Hurlbert. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/21/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/21/2023
70
MOTION to Supplement 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service by Plaintiff Barry Morphew. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/21/2023
71
STIPULATION for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to the Complaint by Defendant Scott Himschoot. Scott Himschoot answer due 9/11/2023. (Bradley, Rachel) (Entered: 08/21/2023)
08/22/2023
72​
ORDER REFERRING MOTION: 70 MOTION to Supplement 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service filed by Barry Morphew. Motion referred to Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/22/2023. Text Only Entry (dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/22/2023
73​
MINUTE ORDER. Given the reassignment of this case to District Judge Domenico and Magistrate Judge Crews, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Scheduling Conference set for August 29, 2023, before Magistrate Judge Starnella and the August 22, 2023 deadline to file a Proposed Scheduling Order are VACATED. by Magistrate Judge Kathryn A. Starnella on 8/22/2023. Text Only Entry (kaslc2, ) (Entered: 08/22/2023)
08/23/2023
74
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Barry Morphew. Mark Hurlbert served on 7/31/2023, answer due 8/21/2023. (Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 08/23/2023)
08/24/2023
75
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Leslie L. Schluter on behalf of Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Leslie L. Schluter added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Leslie L. Schluter added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Schluter, Leslie) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
76
NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Sophia Fernald on behalf of Linda Stanley, Linda (I) StanleyAttorney Sophia Fernald added to party Linda Stanley(pty:dft), Attorney Sophia Fernald added to party Linda (I) Stanley(pty:dft) (Fernald, Sophia) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
77
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Linda Stanley, Linda (I) Stanley. (Ziporin, Eric) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/24/2023
78
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Linda Stanley, Linda (I) Stanley. (Eddy, Jonathan) (Entered: 08/24/2023)
08/25/2023
79​
ORDER GRANTING 77 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney and 78 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. The Clerk of Court is instructed to terminate attorneys Jonathan N. Eddy and Eric Michael Ziporin as attorneys of record only for Defendant Linda Stanley. Mr. Eddy and Mr. Ziporin remain as attorneys of record for Defendant Mark Hulbert. Defendant Stanley will continue to be represented by attorney Leslie L. Schluter. SO ORDERED by Judge Daniel D. Domenico on 8/25/2023. Text Only Entry(dddlc3, ) (Entered: 08/25/2023)




Updated Docket at Sept 22, 2023

U.S. District Court − District of Colorado District of Colorado (Denver) CIVIL DOCKET FOR
CASE #: 1:23−cv−01108−DDD−SKC

Date Filed / # / Docket Text

09/05/2023 #80


ORDER granting 70 Motion to Supplement; granting 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to Effect Service. Having reviewed the Motions, they are GRANTED and the deadline for service is amended nunc pro tunc. Any service of process completed after the original deadline are deemed timely by the Court. By Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/5/2023. Text Only Entry(skclc1) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

09/05/2023 #81

ORDER: For the sake of efficiency, the Court GRANTS all pending Motions for Extension of Time to Answer or Otherwise Respond and resets ALL Defendants' deadlines for responsive pleadings to October 13, 2023. Should any Defendants file Rule 12 motions as their responsive pleadings, Plaintiff is given leave in advance to seek any extension of time necessary for completing response briefs.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Telephonic Scheduling Conference is RESET for 10/26/2023 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom C201 before Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews. The proposed Scheduling Order is due seven days in advance.

Dial in information for the Scheduling Conference is as follows: CONFERENCE CALL LINE:
(888) 251−2909ACCESS CODE: 5662814# SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews on 9/5/2023. Text Only Entry (skclc1) (Entered: 09/05/2023)

09/12/2023 #82

NOTICE of Entry of Appearance by Courtney B. Kramer on behalf of Mark Hurlbert Attorney Courtney B. Kramer added to party Mark Hurlbert(pty:dft) (Kramer, Courtney) (Entered: 09/12/2023)

End of docket 9/22/23, last entry #82.

 
Marc Sallinger

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I called Barry Morphew's attorney minutes after the press release was sent out notifying the public that Suzanne's remains were found His lawyer had not been told the news. I told her on the phone Don't know if Barry was told the news about his wife before the press release
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BREAKING After more than 3 years missing, investigators say they’ve found the remains of Suzanne Morphew Morphew’s husband Barry was previously arrested and charged with her murder, but charges were later dropped No one has been arrested so far today


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3:20 PM · Sep 27, 2023
 
Melinda Moorman Balzer, Morphew's older sister was told the news by Chaffee Co Sheriff John Spezze earlier today. First to get the news as next of kin, though, was #barrymorphew, Suzanne's husband, who was suspected and charged in Suzanne's death.


BREAKING. the news #SuzanneMorphew's family has been waiting for. Her body was found in Saguache County, the adjoining county to where the Morphews lived, by Colo Bureau of Inv personnel who weren't even looking for her. They were on another case and happened to find her.


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