CO - BARRY ARRESTED AGAIN - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* *found in 2023* #119

[steeltowngirl]

At least the years haven’t been kind to him.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985470484792627674

 

[Cindizzi]

ALAMOSA — Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of killing his wife and leaving her body in a remote field in the San Luis Valley, will likely face trial next summer.

During a brief hearing in the case Monday, his attorney David Beller told 12th Judicial District Chief Court Judge Amanda Hopkins that his team continues to work through “a voluminous discovery” of evidence prosecutors plan to present at the trial and he hopes to be ready for Morphew to be arraigned and enter a plea by the middle of January.

[…]

Morphew walked into the courtroom Monday clad in jeans, a sport coat and an ankle monitor, after his supporters were able to post $300,000 to guarantee the $3 million in bail set by the judge when he was extradited from Arizona earlier this year. One of his two daughters — who have publicly maintained his innocence — sat behind him.

[…]

Prosecutors said they are still anticipating going to trial next summer, and the judge made it clear the Jan. 12 hearing will be the last time she approves a continuance.

Judge in Barry Morphew case rules to limit pre-trial publicity

ALAMOSA — Barry Morphew, the Colorado man accused of killing his wife and leaving her body in a remote field in the San Luis Valley, will likely face trial next summer. During a brief hearing in the case Monday, his attorney David Beller told 12th Judicial District Chief Court Judge Amanda...

www.denvergazette.com

 

[tmar]

If I re-read this, think I'll get an answer I like better?

That's about as closed a courtroom as one could have without closing it completely.

JMO

In Australia, our trials are similar. Usually only a Sketch of the defendent.
Then we wait, for further info, from those present, during breaks.
Nothing like the many open trials found in USA.
However, at verdict, and sentencing, more is shown, the Judge, BUT not the defendent's face: only a sketch.

 

[osu]

Video: Barry Morphew - Status Conference
November 3, 2025

 

[Seattle1]

https://kdvr.com/news/local/judge-sets-date-when-barry-morphew-accused-of-killing-his-wife-must-enter-plea/

11/3/25

The public was allowed to attend the hearing in person, like Tisha Leeway did. Leeway knew Suzanne and has been a voice fighting for justice for five years now.

Each year, Leeway calls on the community to send ornaments to decorate a tree in Salida in Suzanne’s honor.

“Last year, her tree was almost falling down because we had so many, so we probably will have to get two trees this year, which is fine,” Leeway said. “I just feel like we need to support her and her family, and because Barry has a lot of support, obviously, because or else he wouldn’t be out on the streets.”

Leeway says ornaments can be sent to 40 Rex Circle, Salida, CO, 81201. The tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

 

[Megnut]

Seriously, what voluminous discovery?

Premature arraignment?

How special does he think he is?

I think what the good counselor meant is voluminous evidence of guilt...

JMO

 

[steeltowngirl]

Video: Barry Morphew - Status Conference
November 3, 2025

Thank you for sharing this @osu. Judge said this was the final continuance on arraignment. BM has to enter a plea in January, else the judge will enter a NG plea for him.

Defense is just kicking the can down the road. I believe they will have 45 days after arraignment to file motions.

I will be shocked to see a trial before 2027.

JMO

 

[steeltowngirl]

Seriously, what voluminous discovery?

Premature arraignment?

How special does he think he is?

I think what the good counselor meant is voluminous evidence of guilt...

JMO

Same ‘ol Barry.

Won’t plea in his case just like he wouldn’t make a public plea for his missing wife.

“Too soon.”

 

[Cindizzi]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985509071408050276

https://kdvr.com/news/local/judge-sets-date-when-barry-morphew-accused-of-killing-his-wife-must-enter-plea/

[…[

Morphew’s attorney told Alamosa County Chief Judge Amanda Hopkins Monday that his defense team is working with the state to answer their questions. Prosecutors told the court the state’s paralegals are helping Morphew’s lawyers find what they are looking for in the discovery phase.

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“We are still hopeful to try this case in the summer,” the state told Judge Hopkins in court Monday. “We have no objection to continuing the arraignment out to January.”

“That is a final continuance,” Judge Hopkins stated as she set the next court date for Jan. 12. “I will expect a plea to be entered; it’s fine if that plea is not guilty.”

[…]

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Thank you for sharing this @osu. Judge said this was the final continuance on arraignment. BM has to enter a plea in January, else the judge will enter a NG plea for him.

Defense is just kicking the can down the road. I believe they will have 45 days after arraignment to file motions.

I will be shocked to see a trial before 2027.

JMO

Thanks for sharing. I did not realize there hadn’t been arraignment yet.

 

[Cindizzi]

[…]

The public was allowed to attend the hearing in person, like Tisha Leeway did. Leeway knew Suzanne and has been a voice fighting for justice for five years now.

Each year, Leeway calls on the community to send ornaments to decorate a tree in Salida in Suzanne’s honor.

“Last year, her tree was almost falling down because we had so many, so we probably will have to get two trees this year, which is fine,” Leeway said. “I just feel like we need to support her and her family, and because Barry has a lot of support, obviously, because or else he wouldn’t be out on the streets.”

Leeway says ornaments can be sent to 40 Rex Circle, Salida, CO, 81201. The tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

[…]

https://kdvr.com/news/local/judge-sets-date-when-barry-morphew-accused-of-killing-his-wife-must-enter-plea/

 

[FromGermany1]

When I saw the Fb pic (like Denver Gazette above) with his girls, I thought: One should withdraw from him his secret weapon, the girls, until he finally is convicted and all is done. He always indirectly is influencing others with his pretty (he would say "sexy") daughters, just as he most certainly did with the beautiful Suzanne throughout her life. MOO MOO

 

[Cindizzi]

Court sets another status conference for Morphew Jan. 12

Barry Morphew's case update: Final status conference set for Jan. 12. Court proceedings no longer livestreamed due to safety concerns.

www.themountainmail.com

 

[MrsWatson]

I think Barry's defense is milking this for all the time they can get him as a free man, knowing those days are limited.

 

[arielilane]

At least the years haven’t been kind to him.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985470484792627674

Yep, cause he isn't a kind man. jmo

 

[Megnut]

I think Barry's defense is milking this for all the time they can get him as a free man, knowing those days are limited.

Exactly. Because after the trial, every day will be prison day.

Couldn't happen to a more deserving chap.

JMO

 

[Tragg]

[…]

The public was allowed to attend the hearing in person, like Tisha Leeway did. Leeway knew Suzanne and has been a voice fighting for justice for five years now.

Each year, Leeway calls on the community to send ornaments to decorate a tree in Salida in Suzanne’s honor.

“Last year, her tree was almost falling down because we had so many, so we probably will have to get two trees this year, which is fine,” Leeway said. “I just feel like we need to support her and her family, and because Barry has a lot of support, obviously, because or else he wouldn’t be out on the streets.”

Leeway says ornaments can be sent to 40 Rex Circle, Salida, CO, 81201. The tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

[…]

https://kdvr.com/news/local/judge-sets-date-when-barry-morphew-accused-of-killing-his-wife-must-enter-plea/

Ornament on the way.

 

[fcavanaugh]

[…]

The public was allowed to attend the hearing in person, like Tisha Leeway did. Leeway knew Suzanne and has been a voice fighting for justice for five years now.

Each year, Leeway calls on the community to send ornaments to decorate a tree in Salida in Suzanne’s honor.

“Last year, her tree was almost falling down because we had so many, so we probably will have to get two trees this year, which is fine,” Leeway said. “I just feel like we need to support her and her family, and because Barry has a lot of support, obviously, because or else he wouldn’t be out on the streets.”

Leeway says ornaments can be sent to 40 Rex Circle, Salida, CO, 81201. The tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

[…]

https://kdvr.com/news/local/judge-sets-date-when-barry-morphew-accused-of-killing-his-wife-must-enter-plea/

Thank you for this @Cindizzi. These trees are a great tribute to Suzanne, her memory, and a generous gesture by Ms. Leeway who has been organizing and putting this together for several years now. I’ve seen pictures of past years’ trees and they were absolutely beautiful and beautifully decorated. One of these years I’d love to travel cross country to see the tree in person if I can work it out. This year, I plan on making an ornament and will send probably early next week.

Many thanks and kudos to Suzanne’s friend TL for keeping Suzanne’s memory alive, attending court hearings, being a voice for Suzanne and fighting for justice for her.

Throughout following this case with much of the focus naturally being about Suzanne’s unfortunate murder, her creepy husband and his, er, ahem, ‘shenanigans’ for lack of a better word, is so very heavy on the heart. That said, it can be hard to draw anything positive from these tragic cases. Obviously there’s nothing good/positive about someone being murdered. But putting murder aside for a moment to express something pre Suzanne’s murder which is also part of the case and which stands out as positive for me, was learning about the many thoughtful, kind friends she had during her lifetime in both Indiana and Colorado and all the kind things they said about Suzanne was so heartwarming and makes me happy for her in that, at least she got to experience some positive caring friendship relationships in her (too short) lifetime.

I’ve often thought about how I wish I’d have met Suzanne, think we’d have gotten along fabulously.
I hope her soul and spirit somehow knows that along with her siblings and good friends, people she never met in her lifetime, thousands of strangers from all over the world, who came to care for her through following her (tragic) story, are also supporting and fighting hard for her deserved justice.

We will never give up dear SUZANNE.

IMHO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

 

[Eaglette]

OK special "Australian Christmas ornament" on it's way.

I'll op shop in the next week for something meaningful and it'll be an animal ( love my animals) xx xx

ATTN: LEEWAY
40 Rex Circle, Salida, CO, USA - 81201

 

[Tragg]

Seriously, what voluminous discovery?

Premature arraignment?

How special does he think he is?

I think what the good counselor meant is voluminous evidence of guilt...

JMO

Counsel say they need nearly six months to complete their review of the evidence. That's truly extraordinary - especially since Fisher-Byrialsen is intimately familiar with the vast majority of it through her work on Morphew's civil case.

Beller has a reputation as a negotiator extraordinaire. I wonder how he's actually using the time, whether the meetings over discovery include some casual conversations about the likelihood that key evidence will be excluded and the possibility an advantageous plea deal.

"Plead guilty as charged" is likely the only offer on the table. MOO.