CO - BARRY ARRESTED AGAIN - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* *found in 2023* #118

[DizzyB]

He is a cowardly person. But he didn’t kill Suzanne nor set her up. I think he must have always been afraid of BM, since school. I think SM reached out to him out of hopelessness, “at least this one loved me”. At the same time, the fact that she reached out to someone from HS testifies to her prior fidelity to BM (otherwise there’d be lot of other guys to reach out to, not some shadow memory from HS).

I understand, a huge family, maybe just a regular salary, and Suzanne could not have been helped. Could he have changed the situation if he reached out to PD? Not in the way of Barry being convicted, not at all.

If investigators knew early on about JL, they might have come at Barry differently. We will never know.

 

[Magic8Ball]

The poster was alluding to what strategy the defence may utilise going into trial.

Well, if the defense wants to suggest SM had multiple affairs, they’d better bring the receipts, because there’s been no evidence whatsoever supporting that claim.

And LE had all her electronic/phone/digital info, so they’d know. That’s how they found the Liebler twerp.

 

[master chef]

All the BAM prescribed to government entities was accounted for. So it doesn't matter if GD worked for them, unless they want to argue he stole the BAM from BM. But then BM never said any of his was missing and I'd guess GD has a better alibi than BM does anyway. The defense can't just throw a name out there unless they have real evidence against them.

You can't spell BAM without BM!

All the BAM prescribed to government entities was accounted for. So it doesn't matter if GD worked for them, unless they want to argue he stole the BAM from BM. But then BM never said any of his was missing and I'd guess GD has a better alibi than BM does anyway. The defense can't just throw a name out there unless they have real evidence against them.

You can't spell BAM without BM!

I am curious how the prosecution will address how the BAM got into her bone marrow. I think the delivery of the drug will be important.

 

[TIGER0822]

You're right. The defense will certainly suggest that investigators had tunnel vision, if they can. They have already said this. But they can't raise an issue at trial without a good faith basis in evidence.

We know of no evidence Suzanne had an affair with anyone other than Libler. In fact, she likely chose to fantasize about him because he lived far away. An affair with a local would likely become the topic of local gossip, and I suspect she wanted to avoid that. Eytan never suggested she had other affairs as a means to suggest LE overlooked a SODDI. Am I missing something?

Also, I doubt that homemade BAM is in common use. Each of the chemical sedatives in BAM is a regulated sedative, legitimately available only by prescription. Do you have a link to information that suggests people make bootleg BAM? For what purpose? Where do they get the drugs?

From the Arrest Affidavit, it looks like the DNA in Suzanne's car will not be a serious problem for the prosecution. It may not even be admitted into evidence.

But good defense lawyers have active imaginations, as we have seen. Hopefully the judge will not be inclined to indulge creativity without evidence.

MOO

BAM The actual doses administered were as follows: butorphanol, 0.18 ± 0.03 mg kg−1; azaperone, 0.07 ± 0.01 mg kg−1; and medetomidine, 0.07 ± 0.01 mg kg−1.

In my opinion an affair with GD is possible, and GD gave a 'blame SM' I am not telling the whole story to BM daughter. It sounded like GD was giving BM daughter an account of something which happened, in case another account came back to her. Also BM gave GD $4,000- for looking for SM

 

[TIGER0822]

I am curious how the prosecution will address how the BAM got into her bone marrow. I think the delivery of the drug will be important.

If the cap fits!

 

[K9Enzo]

The poster was alluding to what strategy the defence may utilise going into trial.

Yeah. I think the defense will try to make the jury see SM as someone living a double life. Secretive, risky, and dishonest with those closest to her. They’ll bring up the affair with a married man who had six kids, not to openly attack her of course, but to make jurors question her judgment. They will be walking a tight rope with this though. The defense doesn’t have to prove anything, right? They just need one juror to hesitate. The jurors won’t have followed the case like we have. They will only hear what the court allows. I also fear the oldest daughter will be a defense witness, and will say unflattering things about her mom. I also think there's a risk of the oldest daughter not being likable. Yes, I said it. She’s a wild card for me. The BAM is so damming against BM. It will be interesting to see what both sides present. imo

 

[mom2chloe]

It seems like a rather foolish strategy since there's no evidence of any other affair that has ever been made public.

And disrespectful to the main victim in this case. IMO

 

[Seattle1]

Yeah. I think the defense will try to make the jury see SM as someone living a double life. Secretive, risky, and dishonest with those closest to her. They’ll bring up the affair with a married man who had six kids, not to openly attack her of course, but to make jurors question her judgment. They will be walking a tight rope with this though. The defense doesn’t have to prove anything, right? They just need one juror to hesitate. The jurors won’t have followed the case like we have. They will only hear what the court allows. I also fear the oldest daughter will be a defense witness, and will say unflattering things about her mom. I also think there's a risk of the oldest daughter not being likable. Yes, I said it. She’s a wild card for me. The BAM is so damming against BM. It will be interesting to see what both sides present. imo

IMO, attacking the victim would be a rookie defense mistake, and these are not rookie defenders! Ultimately, the prosecution will show that only BM had the means and the motive. JMO

 

[K9Enzo]

IMO, attacking the victim would be a rookie defense mistake, and these are not rookie defenders! Ultimately, the prosecution will show that only BM had the means and the motive. JMO

What do you think the defense strategy will be?

 

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[Tragg]

What do you think the defense strategy will be?

There is an old adage among lawyers that says, "If you have the facts on your side, pound the facts; if you have the law on your side, pound the law; if you have neither the facts nor the law, pound the table."

I think we'll see some table-pounding in public. Beller is known for his ability to humanize his client to prosecutors and negotiate for a reduced charge and penalty.

On the other hand, Morphew may still hold fantasies of winning his civil lawsuit: he may not authorize negotiations for this and other reasons. He may have convinced himself that he's innocent, and he wouldn't want to break his daughters' hearts by admitting his guilt.

And I don't know: faced with a deceitful and manipulative scofflaw who made a mockery of justice in 2022 with the help of an inept DA's office, I might not be willing to cut him any slack. Kelley might just want to send a message to wealthy men who move to Colorado: don't even think that your wealth will give you impunity - we may be a small community but we punch above our weight.

 

[Seattle1]

What do you think the defense strategy will be?

With Jane at the helm, this is likely going to be a continued attack on the investigators who allegedly planted evidence and had tunnel vision trained on BM, and ignored many unsolved murders-- where similar to SM, the remains of the victims were recovered in "the boneyard" of Saguache County! They'll fall back on how the burden of proof is on the prosecution--and not the defense.

*IMO, Jane makes hints of such a defense in her 2024 Danish podcast.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

IMO, attacking the victim would be a rookie defense mistake, and these are not rookie defenders! Ultimately, the prosecution will show that only BM had the means and the motive. JMO

I personally don't think they will but they will if prosecution portrays her in a certain way. My biggest question is why did Barry always walk away from the fights with Suzanne...what was different this time assuming they were fighting...but maybe they weren't. I have circuitous thinking right now

 

[Seattle1]

I personally don't think they will but they will if prosecution portrays her in a certain way. My biggest question is why did Barry always walk away from the fights with Suzanne...what was different this time assuming they were fighting...but maybe they weren't. I have circuitous thinking right now

What was different this time was SM had become "ballsy"-- and that weekend she drew a line in the sand, told BM she was divorcing him, and had expectations for a "civil" resolution.

SM didn't back down. His typical threat of suicide fell on deaf ears and received no response....

 

[Megnut]

With Jane at the helm, this is likely going to be a continued attack on the investigators who allegedly planted evidence and had tunnel vision trained on BM, and ignored many unsolved murders-- where similar to SM, the remains of the victims were recovered in "the boneyard" of Saguache County! They'll fall back on how the burden of proof is on the prosecution--and not the defense.

*IMO, Jane makes hints of such a defense in her 2024 Danish podcast.

I'm 100% behind this defense strategerie. It'll make the jurors' job that much easier.

Fast verdict.

JMO

 

[DizzyB]

Suzanne went dark when Barry got home on Saturday afternoon. No What’s App with her lover, even though she messaged that she would. No further sign of life. Mother’s Day unplanned departure to a wall job that Barry barely visited. Left behind his workers. No equipment for the job. Trash runs. No bike ride. Asked a neighbor to call the cops. Mountain lion? BAM.

 

[arielilane]

Suzanne was killed in such a cruel way. Heartless evil BM, it will be his downfall. Barry knows. We all know… BM was the only private citizen living in that area of CO with access to BAM. BAM was found in Suzanne’s remains. Also, BM inconsistencies in his alibi.

The daughters, publicly supporting him, appearing alongside him in court and the presence of unknown male DNA on Suzanne’s belongings possibly point to alternative theories such as an abduction, rather than BM’s guilt. Hard to tell how defense will present.

BM is a narcissist and typical abuser. He had to have control. Well he’s lost control. The system controls everything he does. Lol. The worst time for victims (male or female) is when they attempt to leave their abuser. The risk of harm or homicide increases. Suzanne finally had enough. But, she paid with her life, very unfortunate. I knew the day would came that he would be re-arrested for her murder and it’s fabulous news knowing that he is sitting in a jail cell.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/barry-morphew-indictment-bam-suzanne-morphew-murder/73-0eac07b2-17a8-4d6a-9214-43b3b4b3e693

 

[Magic8Ball]

Suzanne went dark when Barry got home on Saturday afternoon. No What’s App with her lover, even though she messaged that she would. No further sign of life. Mother’s Day unplanned departure to a wall job that Barry barely visited. Left behind his workers. No equipment for the job. Trash runs. No bike ride. Asked a neighbor to call the cops. Mountain lion? BAM.

Her best friend, SO, also told LE that Suzanne always promptly checked her Snapchat messages promptly, and she became worried when Suzanne did not read 3 of her messages on Saturday, May 9th at 6:40 and 6:48 MT.

By show of hands, how many women here would completely blow off and ignore several back-to-back messages from their bestie the night before her daughter was getting married?

 

[DizzyB]

Her best friend, SO, also told LE that Suzanne always promptly checked her Snapchat messages promptly, and she became worried when Suzanne did not read 3 of her messages on Saturday, May 9th at 6:40 and 6:48 MT.

By show of hands, how many women here would completely blow off and ignore several back-to-back messages from their bestie the night before her daughter was getting married?

And turn your phone off when your beloved children were out of state on a trip? And wake up on Mother’s Day, have a cup of coffee, but never bother to check in with your bestie mother of the bride on the wedding day, or look at her messages?

 

[Megnut]

Suzanne was killed in such a cruel way. Heartless evil BM, it will be his downfall. Barry knows. We all know… BM was the only private citizen living in that area of CO with access to BAM. BAM was found in Suzanne’s remains. Also, BM inconsistencies in his alibi.

The daughters, publicly supporting him, appearing alongside him in court and the presence of unknown male DNA on Suzanne’s belongings possibly point to alternative theories such as an abduction, rather than BM’s guilt. Hard to tell how defense will present.

BM is a narcissist and typical abuser. He had to have control. Well he’s lost control. The system controls everything he does. Lol. The worst time for victims (male or female) is when they attempt to leave their abuser. The risk of harm or homicide increases. Suzanne finally had enough. But, she paid with her life, very unfortunate. I knew the day would came that he would be re-arrested for her murder and it’s fabulous news knowing that he is sitting in a jail cell.

https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/barry-morphew-indictment-bam-suzanne-morphew-murder/73-0eac07b2-17a8-4d6a-9214-43b3b4b3e693

I hope the BAM expert will detail how that chemical cocktail intended for wild game with thick hides and real body mass might impact a petite woman, how utterly horrific that would have been, layered over a husband giving chase and breaking through locked doors. The gouges on Barry's arms indicate an attempt at self-defense, it was a violent encounter/struggle.

He didn't euthanize her, he tranquilized her taking away her one last chance to defend herself. He disabled her before he killed her.

Sinister.

JMO