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

[justtrish]

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She was such a beautiful woman. I think she was a loving wife and mother for all those years. When her cancer returned again and Barry couldn't be bothered to come to appointments or support her with what she truly needed to get well, I think she decided to take control of her life and start living.

Barry had it all, if he would have just seen Suzanne and honored his vows for all those years, he could be living out the best years of his life with his wife by his side, but instead he was a selfish jerk and prayerfully he will live out his golden years behind bars all alone.

It's unfortunate we know of Suzanne's affair, but we don't know exactly what Barry was up to all those years. Where did he go when he was out and not communicating with Suzanne? What was he doing with the money? We know he was willing to tranquilize deer for their horns, he was willing to cast a vote for his dead wife, which are both crimes. Most of us believe he killed his wife. What other crimes was he up to? Shady business dealings too.

IMO

 

[girlhasnoname]

@DBLG - thank you kindly for acknowledging Suzanne's siblings.

I'm still reeling over how this case became treating Morphew as if he's the poster of noblemen and innocence among us, when it's a fact that a for a second time, once without a body, evidence has shown that a murder was committed, and probable cause established that the defendant was the one who likely did it. Most recently, the Grand Jury determined that there is also enough evidence for the case to go to a jury trial. So... sorry, not sorry, that I can't pretend, or un-see the evidence.

Please see the link below for Lauren Scharf's tweets citing the reasons why another Court believed Morphew was responsible for killing his wife, and also all the individuals who were omitted from the recent Mandatory Protection Order by Judge Hopkins. More importantly, there wasn't even any inquiry or consideration given to them during the hearing. MOO

9/16/21-Fox21-Lauren Scharf

It was beyond disappointing. This Judge showed favoritism to the Defendant for sure. She acknowledged he didn't have ANY ties to CO, didn't have ANY friends or business in CO and admitted he definitely HAS the ways and means to abscond.

WTAH? Isn't that the very definition of reasoning to DENY bond?

Sorry for the shouty caps, it's just so ridiculous. Did this Judge even consider Suzanne the main victim in the case of The State of Colorado verses Barry Lee Morphew? Not the daughters.

GRRRRRRR

moo

 

[girlhasnoname]

She was such a beautiful woman. I think she was a loving wife and mother for all those years. When her cancer returned again and Barry couldn't be bothered to come to appointments or support her with what she truly needed to get well, I think she decided to take control of her life and start living.

Barry had it all, if he would have just seen Suzanne and honored his vows for all those years, he could be living out the best years of his life with his wife by his side, but instead he was a selfish jerk and prayerfully he will live out his golden years behind bars all alone.

It's unfortunate we know of Suzanne's affair, but we don't know exactly what Barry was up to all those years. Where did he go when he was out and not communicating with Suzanne? What was he doing with the money? We know he was willing to tranquilize deer for their horns, he was willing to cast a vote for his dead wife, which are both crimes. Most of us believe he killed his wife. What other crimes was he up to? Shady business dealings too.

IMO

Spot on and goodness only knows what he's been doing in the years before his rearrest.

I said yesterday, and I still believe, that BM has been setting up a plan for this, especially once the autopsy report showed Suzanne's remains to contain BAM.

BM got BAMMED (TM @Warwick7) . His plans went into overdrive then the sneaky snake.

JMO

 

[FromGermany1]

She was such a beautiful woman. I think she was a loving wife and mother for all those years. When her cancer returned again and Barry couldn't be bothered to come to appointments or support her with what she truly needed to get well, I think she decided to take control of her life and start living.

Barry had it all, if he would have just seen Suzanne and honored his vows for all those years, he could be living out the best years of his life with his wife by his side, but instead he was a selfish jerk and prayerfully he will live out his golden years behind bars all alone.

It's unfortunate we know of Suzanne's affair, but we don't know exactly what Barry was up to all those years. Where did he go when he was out and not communicating with Suzanne? What was he doing with the money? We know he was willing to tranquilize deer for their horns, he was willing to cast a vote for his dead wife, which are both crimes. Most of us believe he killed his wife. What other crimes was he up to? Shady business dealings too.

IMO

He didn't marry again as Bruce Lee or Bruce or Lee Moore somewhere? A woman with wealth and/or future inheritance?

 

[DizzyB]

The condo looks like it is not big enough for a father and daughter. Maybe he can find a local lady willing to take him in for a year or so. Hopefully she is located in an area that has good signal strength for his ankle monitor.

 

[Skigh]

The condo looks like it is not big enough for a father and daughter. Maybe he can find a local lady willing to take him in for a year or so. Hopefully she is located in an area that has good signal strength for his ankle monitor.

I don't think someone awaiting trial for murdering their wife should be allowed to live with any woman unless a blood relative.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

The condo looks like it is not big enough for a father and daughter. Maybe he can find a local lady willing to take him in for a year or so. Hopefully she is located in an area that has good signal strength for his ankle monitor.

I think the Gunnison 1 bedroom condo sold recently after being listed, but I remember that complex and the units are small. Fine for a single person. The little one could have been investment too and it wasn't "home" for her. It's a college town and locals are priced out of CB so rentals are good investments.

 

[Teche]

Has anyone put up funds yet?

 

[waldojabba]

Has anyone put up funds yet?

As of yesterday he was still in custody as per @Seattle1 post.
I also signed up for notifications regarding Lee Moore’s status and I have not recd anything to indicate there has been any change since yesterday.
The link is in the email below to sign up for notifications just fyi

Jmo



09/04/2025

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[Tragg]

It seems reasonable to infer that team Morphew believed he could meet a $500K bond with family members pledging property, plus a small bail bond to make up any difference. From his perspective, he was asking for nothing controversial - the same bond amount he had for the same charge in Chaffee, with restrictions that accounted for his need to reside with a daughter or friend outside the 12th Judicial District. He complied with the terms of that bond, so to Morphew it was reasonable to argue he'd comply with the same terms.

Judge Hopkins monkey-wrenched Morphew's plan by refusing to reduce the bond amount from $3 million. She agreed to a broader option as to where he can reside, but she wants to see more than family support if he's going to bond out. If he has friends, let them step up. IIRC he could not name any.

Maybe she doesn't want to be in the position of forcing brown defendants to post millions in cash and a white guy facing the same charge getting off much lighter.

 

[DizzyB]

He seems to be a pretty cheap guy. I think it killed him to pay all that money to Iris, and he was hoping to get it back with his lawsuit. I imagine it would bug him to have to hand over 300k with no chance of return.

 

[Megnut]

He seems to be a pretty cheap guy. I think it killed him to pay all that money to Iris, and he was hoping to get it back with his lawsuit. I imagine it would bug him to have to hand over 300k with no chance of return.

You forget -- this is BM we're talking about. He's always scheming. Bet he still thinks he'll never be found guilty (largely by delaying trial indefinitely) and he'll just sue. Win his $300K right back.

IMO he can get his hands on $300K. Question is, does he have collateral to back $2.7M? How many people will come to bat for him? This isn't the minor leagues here. BM talks big but does he still have friends willing to lose their money for him?

Prediction: he may sit tight until November, be a model inmate, follow all of the rules, eat nicely off his one plate and wait patiently for the next hearing, where his team will ask for more privileges and a wider berth, submitting his compliance in support of an even lower bond and fewer restrictions.

JMO

 

[Seattle1]

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[fcavanaugh]

He seems to be a pretty cheap guy. I think it killed him to pay all that money to Iris, and he was hoping to get it back with his lawsuit. I imagine it would bug him to have to hand over 300k with no chance of return.

I agree @DizzyB that it would surely bug ole tight-wad BM to hand over $300k, but I also think he likely wants out of jail even more as he’s looking at spending at least close to a year possibly longer if trial gets delayed.
Defense attorneys request trial delays for all sorts of reasons, not having enough time to go over all the evidence, prosecution hasn’t turned over this that or the other etc.,
also not all Judges are as strict as say Judge Hippler in the Idaho 4/Kohberger case where JH ruled for only a one week trial delay. If a family member or friend (imo less likely) steps up to pay $300k, imo BM will not care that they forfeit the money.
This is BM we’re talking about, IMO he really doesn’t care about anyone but himself.

I went down a rabbit hole last night and read that if family members don’t have or can’t come up with 10%/300k, they can take out personal loans, tap into lines of credit they have with banks and most bondsmen and courts’ bond oversight panels will accept funds obtained via those channels.

At any rate I think there’s a few possibilities- maybe BM gave someone the funds to hold for him because he knew this day was coming and that person hands the bondsman the cash (some don’t think he had that kind of cash available after paying IE but it’s possible), or a family member or members and/or friend(s) willing to put up and forfeit $300k no matter what resources they may use to obtain or pool the money and also, iiuc in addition to $300k cash, the total $3 mil total bond amount needs to be secured by collateral which can include property, vehicles or other valuables.

Of course if one particular family member or friend doesn’t have 300k cash available (who really has that kind of cash that they can quickly put their hands on) and/or family aren’t able to pool the amount amongst couple or several members, and goes the personal loan or line of credit route, they’d have to qualify with an exceptional credit score, enough income to make the payments etc.

I would venture there aren’t too many family members or friends willing to put up that kind of cash for their family member, take out a loan or use line of credit to help bond out said family member/friend especially accused of 1st degree murder and forfeit $300k but as I opined in a previous post, I think in r/t BM’s family it’s a little different as it appears they adore him (golden boy) and think he’s innocent. (insert eyeroll).

IMO bottom line, BM wants out of county jail pronto, whatever it takes including who he might have to use to do so, put up collateral like property and/or other valuables, imo he/his family will make it happen and I soon expect to hear of his release.

IMHOO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

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[Ontario Mom]

He seems to be a pretty cheap guy. I think it killed him to pay all that money to Iris, and he was hoping to get it back with his lawsuit. I imagine it would bug him to have to hand over 300k with no chance of return.

Didn't he once claim to save old workboots for the shoelaces?

 

[Diddian]

You forget -- this is BM stew talking about. He's always scheming. Bet he still thinks he'll never be found guilty (largely by delaying trial indefinitely) and he'll just sue. Win his $300K right back.

IMO he can get his hands on $300K. Question is, does he have collateral to back $2.7M? How many people will come to bat for him? This isn't the minor leagues here. BM talks big but does he still have friends willing to lose their money for him?

Prediction: he may sit tight until November, be a model inmate, follow all of the rules, eat nicely off his one plate and wait patiently for the next hearing, where his team will ask for more privileges and a wider berth, submitting his compliance in support of an even lower bond and fewer restrictions.

JMO

Wouldn't he need collateral for the full $ 3 million? The $300,000 premium to be paid to the bonding company is their fee for advancing the $3 million for bond based upon the collateral; it doesn't go toward payment of bond. Am I misunderstanding how it works?

 

[Momofthreeboys]

You forget -- this is BM stew talking about. He's always scheming. Bet he still thinks he'll never be found guilty (largely by delaying trial indefinitely) and he'll just sue. Win his $300K right back.

IMO he can get his hands on $300K. Question is, does he have collateral to back $2.7M? How many people will come to bat for him? This isn't the minor leagues here. BM talks big but does he still have friends willing to lose their money for him?

Prediction: he may sit tight until November, be a model inmate, follow all of the rules, eat nicely off his one plate and wait patiently for the next hearing, where his team will ask for more privileges and a wider berth, submitting his compliance in support of an even lower bond and fewer restrictions.

JMO

He's probably shopping bonds people...I do not think in Colorado that you have to put up the collateral for the balance for a cash surety bond and I thought the judge ordered cash surety OR property bond.

 

[fcavanaugh]

Putting this here as for some reason couldn’t add to previous post. According to link below, he’ll have to pay 10%-$300k cash and may have to put up collateral worth $3mil as bondsman is on the hook for the total $3mil if defendant fails to appear/flees.
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Bail Bonds: Colorado Criminal Law​

“Understanding surety bond requirements is fundamental. Generally, defendants must provide a premium, usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and may also need to furnish collateral to secure the bond. Common bond collateral options include property, vehicles, or other assets that hold value.”This collateral acts as a safety net for the bail bond company, ensuring they are compensated should the defendant fail to appear.

Responsibilities of Bail Bondsmen​

Financial Responsibility: A bail bondsman must ensure that the premium paid (usually a percentage of the total bail amount) is collected and that all financial obligations are met. They are also responsible for covering the full bail amount if the defendant skips bail, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in their work.

URL unfurl="true"]https://www.mastersonhall.com/bail-bonds-colorado-criminal-law/[/URL]

IMHOO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

ETA-add’l info from link

 

[Megnut]

Wouldn't he need collateral for the full $ 3 million? The $300,000 premium to be paid to the bonding company is their fee for advancing the $3 million for bond based upon the collateral; it doesn't go toward payment of bond. Am I misunderstanding how it works?

I think I confused myself. I need someone to explain it to me again. Like I'm five years old. And fifty times. With flow charts.

I think he needs to produce $300K in cash, and show he has collateral for the rest. The $300K he never gets back, the cost of doing business with the court (an amount he probably thinks he can replace, by doing dodgy work and shady business somewhere).

But I'm going to admit, I'm completely blank on the role of the bondsman. If Barry (if he bond out) behaves, he's out $300K, the bondsman walks away with it. If Barry violates his conditions of release and his bond is essentially revoked, the bondsman walks away with all of Barry's collateral?

Don't listen to me. I'm allergic to math and whatever this is.

JMO

 

[Seattle1]

He's probably shopping bonds people...I do not think in Colorado that you have to put up the collateral for the balance for a cash surety bond and I thought the judge ordered cash surety OR property bond.

That's incorrect. The bond was $3M cash only and was revised to cash-surety. To be clear, a surety bond secured by property (collateral), is not the same as a "property bond."