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

[Magic8Ball]

IMO the Judge gave heavy weight to the Morphew daughters’ support of BM in her decision. I thought she had an emphatic tone when she mentioned their support. Can’t really explain it in words but suffice to say after hearing that, I had a feeling Judge was going to reduce and/or adjust the bond conditions.

And as I understand it in my non legal/legalese, a bail bondsman can put up the bond for a 10-15% fee which means BM would only have to come up with $300k cash. I think he’ll have no trouble paying that amount and likely be out/free by end of day.
I’m very disappointed, to say the least.

IMO he doesn’t deserve to be free/out on bond. If he gets a bondsman and pays $300k or thereabouts and freed, hope he eventually screws up doesn’t comply with the bond conditions or something.

He committed first degree murder of his wife! and belongs in a cage. Ughhhhh I better stop and go take a walk, this is unreal.

Poor Suzanne, may she have the last, final word at trial

IMHOO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

Bolded by me:

I agree the judge gave too much weight to Barry's daughters' support of him when considering bond reduction. It should have been a non-factor entirely.

Good thing she wasn't the judge in the Manson murders case! She likely would have given Charles Manson bond on the basis that his devoted followers continued to blindly support him after his arrest.

"I see by the X's you've carved into your foreheads how much you believe in his innocence."

Whatever, Judge Mandy. Have another slug of that Starbucks.

Having said that, re: your second bolded point, I have full faith and confidence in Barry's inability to strictly adhere to any rules. He'll violate the conditions somehow. He thinks he's exempt from consequences.

As we all know, rules are for other people. Not Barry.

Such. A. Ducking. Hypocrite.

 

[steeltowngirl]

In addition to the $300K bond fee, let's not forget that the Surety posting BM's bond will seek $3M for collateral from somebody.

Just ask Fotis Dulos' "best friend" (A Curry) who signed a $3M Promissory Note to his Surety as collateral for his bond, and after his default, not only lost the fee she put up, but was also sued for the collateral! This suit is still pending in CT.

Does the surety bond poster need to prove (prior to signing) that they have the $3m in tangible assets?

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

IMO the Judge gave heavy weight to the Morphew daughters’ support of BM in her decision.

The daughters are the closest relatives to the victim, but the judge left out that they are the closest relatives to the defendant too! As we have seen time and again, children of a very guilty parent who kills their other parent will stand by the killer parent all to often. Their support should have counted for nothing. moo

 

[waldojabba]

Didn’t the Grand Jury recommend the $5 million bond to the judge after their indictment? Did I dream that? If it were any of the rest of us we would be under the jail. Infuriating and so disappointing. Still, Justice will eventually prevail.

Still justice will prevail
@mom2chloe
Totally agree. Justice for Suzanne is in a much better position this trial.

I find his lawyer to be a total gas lighter. And when they stall for time and hem and haw like he did, you know they know, that they are in a bad position.

The Prosecution has the facts. I think they are strong on the details and presentation.
I personally find them much more likeable than the D. But that's so subjective. It all depends upon the jury.

Yes he is or will be out on bail but he cannot leave his "house" wherever that may be - except for medical, attorneys or court. Much better than jail.

On the bright side there is always the chance now that he kills himself and I actually like that for him.

JMO

 

[GOBliaison]

I wish we had a public option to choose exactly where on his body the monitor would be attached. I know which body part I’d choose…and gripped tightly.

JMO

AARRRRGHH !
major ouchies
​

 

[Seattle1]

Didn’t the Grand Jury recommend the $5 million bond to the judge after their indictment? Did I dream that? If it were any of the rest of us we would be under the jail. Infuriating and so disappointing. Still, Justice will eventually prevail.

No, it was $3M Cash Only set by Judge upon Indictment. The $5M was comps by the DA in her Motion Opposing Bond Reduction.

For lack of pre-Amendment I, Judicial District 12 and/or County comparables-- I previously cited Aurora's convicted James Craig, DDS, bond set at $10M cash only, but can now cite from the DA's Motion two local cases which clearly demonstrate that BM was given due consideration for prior compliance when the Court set his bond at $3M Cash Only at Indictment on June 18, 2025.

The bond set by the Court is not unreasonable in comparison with other murder cases in the 12th Judicial District. A defendant with significantly less ability to abscond, Henry Corral, was recently convicted of murder in the first degree (Alamosa 24CR115). The Court set Mr. Corral’s pretrial bond at $5,000,000 cash only. Similarly, Larry Chavez, a defendant accused of murder in the first degree, must post $5,000,000 cash or surety to be released on bail (Alamosa 24CR142).
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People of the State of Colorado v Barry Morphew | Colorado Judicial Branch

www.coloradojudicial.gov

 

[waldojabba]

I wish we had a public option to choose exactly where on his body the monitor would be attached. I know which body part I’d choose…and gripped tightly.

JMO

I have never seen a gps monitor that small plus there really is nothing in the area you reference to grab a hold of
IMO

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

His lawyer is saying Barry had not had access to BAM since 2018.
Didn’t Barry admit he had access to it in 2020???

Yeah but the meanie prosecutors had just jagged them TERABYTES of discovery, so can't blame them for not knowing about that evidence yet. I mean it was TERABYTES, so can't argue with that.

 

[MarleyMahem]

I just gotta say, Barry's lawyer said he isn't as well off financially now as he WAS with Suzanne. Yes, that made me smile. Of course he isn't because he used HER money all these 5 years, and has been moving and hiding assets too. He also paid the last lawyers he had tons of Suzanne's money. Poor Barry. And he was a lazy, short-cut taking, no good landscaper to begin with. No one will hire him now between his shifty, lying, murdering character & being on house arrest. He deserves all the incoming misery and surely, righteous justice for what he did to Suzanne!

 

[Warwick7]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1962971164189585486

Then I totally misunderstood. I thought the bond was 300,000 and he had to come up with 10% of that.
Paying up 300,000 today to a bondsman will be hard. Unless mama has it.

 

[waldojabba]

Colorado judge denies request to lower Barry Morphew’s $3M bond

The judge modified his bond so that it can be secured with property or through a bondsman. If posted, Barry Morphew must wear a GPS monitor.

coloradosun.com

"Morphew’s two daughters, who supported their father’s reduction in bond, were also in court Tuesday. Suzanne Morphew’s sister and brother, who appeared virtually, strongly opposed lowering the bond."

The more I think about it the more unbalanced I think the judge was with her take on weighing the daughters opinions over Suzanne's family. I'd have to listen to it again but but she said something like - NO disrespect, but I give more weight to the daughters as victims who are HERE in court.

If I am a Moorman I am writing that judge right now what I think of this. I am also planning on attending all hearings in person to the best of my ability. I think if they can they need to physically show up for their sister. It seems like optics but it seems optics really do matter.

I also could not help but wonder if she ran into the daughters at Starbucks before court, when she hoisted up her drink on camera. The daughters constanty had their coffee with them at the first go around.

Starbucks in little ole Alamosa ...fancy that

JMO

 

[GOBliaison]

IMO the Judge gave heavy weight to the Morphew daughters’ support of BM in her decision. I thought she had an emphatic tone when she mentioned their support. Can’t really explain it in words but suffice to say after hearing that, I had a feeling Judge was going to reduce and/or adjust the bond conditions.

And as I understand it in my non legal/legalese, a bail bondsman can put up the bond for a 10-15% fee which means BM would only have to come up with $300k cash. I think he’ll have no trouble paying that amount and likely be out/free by end of day.
I’m very disappointed, to say the least.

IMO he doesn’t deserve to be free/out on bond. If he gets a bondsman or whatever/whoever helps him out and pays $300k or thereabouts and freed, hope he eventually screws up doesn’t comply with the bond conditions or something.

He committed first degree murder of his wife! and belongs in a cage. Ughhhhh I better stop and go take a walk, this is unreal. I really feel for the Moorman siblings, AM, DM, MBM has to be so hard on all of them.

Poor Suzanne, may she have the last, final word at trial.

IMHOO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

ETA-fixed sentence

Just be mindful, 'Cav:

L-O-N-G walks can be helpful

Short planks - not so much ​

 

[GOBliaison]

I have never seen a gps monitor that small plus there really is nothing in the area you reference to grab a hold of
IMO

So THAT'S why the Barr is rarely seen with his hands OUT of his pockets ...
He can't seem to locate anything to hold onto either !

Good catch 'walds !

 

[steeltowngirl]

Then I totally misunderstood. I thought the bond was 300,000 and he had to come up with 10% of that.
Paying up 300,000 today to a bondsman will be hard. Unless mama has it.

Zillow values Buck Dr at $377k. A 90% LTV home equity loan or line of credit would cover it.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5539-Buck-Dr-Noblesville-IN-46062/99138559_zpid/

 

[vls12345]

Yeah it's outrageous. First degree murder and be able to bail out. Unbelievable.

Totally agree.

I think this heresy also reflects the fact that LE and courts still somehow see DV crimes as less serious.

Murder a stranger? Definitely bad. Murder your wife? Well, you know you shouldn't do that but things happen and your wife didn't listen to you and you didn't really mean to do it, yada, yada...

MOO. And Grr.

(Pssst to BM's daughters. With mom dead, you are now the next most likely victims of the DV murderer who happens to be your dad. The judge should have upped the monster's bond in order to protect the daughters. Imo.)

 

[charminglane]

it's not complete Sweet Freedom.
And it never will be again.
He's going down.
Every, Day, Is. Hell. Looking. Over. Your. Shoulder.

 

[Love Never Fails]

DBM

 

[charminglane]

Totally agree.

I think this heresy also reflects the fact that LE and courts still somehow see DV crimes as less serious.

Murder a stranger? Definitely bad. Murder your wife? Well, you know you shouldn't do that but things happen and your wife didn't listen to you and you didn't really mean to do it, yada, yada...

MOO. And Grr.

(Pssst to BM's daughters. With mom dead, you are now the next most likely victims of the DV murderer who happens to be your dad. The judge should have upped the monster's bond in order to protect the daughters. Imo.)

Exactly.
Just because you are forbidden from using a machete doesn't mean you can't use a chain saw or your peanut butter steak knife as weapons.

 

[steeltowngirl]

I have never seen a gps monitor that small plus there really is nothing in the area you reference to grab a hold of
IMO

Google ‘burdizzo’

 

[Seattle1]

Does the surety bond poster need to prove (prior to signing) that they have the $3m in tangible assets?

Unfortunately, not all Bail Agents and/or Sureties are created equal. It's very much a relationship business and while some will verify the assets, some don't bother until it's too late. For example, the Surety working with Dulos' Bail Agent took him at his word-- only to later find that properties used for collateral were in bank foreclosure!

In Colorado, the specific credit rating required for a surety bond is not explicitly defined by state law. However, the state requires that a surety bond must be issued by a surety company that is authorized to do business in Colorado by the Insurance Commissioner. This authorization process, overseen by the Colorado Division of Insurance, serves to vet and approve eligible surety companies.

From my cursory review, the division of Insurance appears to be very lax here -- even room for a non-resident, shady friend. SMH...


Q. What are the requirements to apply for licensure as a new insurance producer
with the casualty line of authority who is authorized to write bail bonds?

• Complete the casualty prelicensing education
• Take and pass the casualty licensing examination
• Complete the bail bonding agent preappointment education
• Obtain an appointment with a bail insurance company
• Apply for an insurance producer license with the casualty line of authority

Q. Are fingerprints required?

No.

Q. If I have a felony conviction, do I have to comply with § 18 USC 1033 and 1034?

Yes, if you have a felony conviction involving breach of trust or crime of dishonesty, you are required to apply for a waiver from the commissioner to conduct the business of insurance through interstate commerce. There is no time restriction regarding the date of a felony conviction. Any felony conviction involving breach of trust of crime of dishonesty is included under § 18 USC 1033 and 1034.

Q. Can I become licensed as an insurance agency/business entity?

Yes.

Q. What are the licensing requirements for an insurance agency/business entity?

See §§ 10-2-404, 405 and 406, C.R.S. (effective July 1, 2012).

Q. Will the Division issue non-resident licenses to sell bail bonds in Colorado.

Yes.

Bail Bonds | DORA - Division of Insurance

doi.colorado.gov