Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 #100 *Case dismissed w/o Prejudice*

[gitana1]

The prosecution had discovery violations that resulted in sanctions that prohibited over a dozen crucial witnesses from testifying as experts in trial.

The prosecution pointed to that, and their belief that they may be close to finding Suzanne, in their motion to dismiss today.

I had no idea any of that was going on. Geesh. Not good. So does it seem probable that remains have been found, in your opinion?

 

[MassGuy]

I had no idea any of that was going on. Geesh. Not good. So does it seem probable that remains have been found, in your opinion?

I just don't know, as I could argue either way. On the one hand, if you were so sure you were close, why wait until the 11th hour, when you've been focused on the area for some time prior (this wasn't a brand new thing).

I think it also helped to ensure the case was dismissed without prejudice.

On the other hand, they told the family about this, and got them on board. David Moorman said today "we look forward to finding our sister and I look forward to the day we can be back in this courtroom."

Her sister said "we want our sister's remains to be found and the case to move forward."

So it seems like a really crappy thing to do to a family that wants Suzanne back as badly as they want Barry convicted.

Although as I type this, it also makes sense that the defense was moving things unusually quick. They never asked for an extension, and seemed dead set on things happening as fast as possible.

So maybe this is why; they were worried she'd be found.

 

[Kemug]

Barry's lies will bury him after he buried his wife.

Lord, please be with us this on this day, I pray. Allow Suzanne's body to be located for her family, friends and all of us that love her.

Dismiss without prejudice and then ARREST that dirtbag!

#JusticeForSuzanne

Amen.

 

[otto]

I just don't know, as I could argue either way. On the one hand, if you were so sure you were close, why wait until the 11th hour, when you've been focused on the area for some time prior (this wasn't a brand new thing).

I think it also helped to ensure the case was dismissed without prejudice.

On the other hand, they told the family about this, and got them on board. David Moorman said today "we look forward to finding our sister and I look forward to the day we can be back in this courtroom."

Her sister said "we want our sister's remains to be found and the case to move forward."

So it seems like a really crappy thing to do to a family that wants Suzanne back as badly as they want Barry convicted.

I think this is new enough information that snowfall has been a problem since they realized that she may be in the Garfield Mine. Prosecutors are hedging their bets. If they take the case to trial without a body, there's a chance of acquittal. If they wait until the snow melts, they may have a body that is too far from her bike to be a bike accident or animal activity. That strengthens the case, particularly if Barry was at that location at 5AM on the day that she disappeared.

link - not always reliable, but could be correct

They may not have a body, but at least they tried, and they can re-file the charges and take their chances.

 

[Kemug]

the motion does state 'very close to the Morphew home'.

I wonder if that means on the actual Morphew property close to the house, or close to the Morphew property? I would think that BM would have felt safer burying Suzanne on his own property? For myself, I think I would want at least a couple of hundred metres distance.

 

[crhedBngr]

So it’s true? They possibly found a body?

Also, how had the state’s case been gutted? I’ve been so busy I haven’t been following any of this!!

Bringing this forward for reference: https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/11th_Judicial_District/Freemont/Morphew/2022-04-19 08-49-34 Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice.pdf

Throughout the pendency of this case, the People and law enforcement have been unrelenting in our search for Ms. Morphew. For some time, a single location has been the target of ongoing investigation. For the reasons expressed below, the People have a good faith reason to believe further investigation into this matter is essential to answering the most consequential question presented by this case. As this search cannot be accomplished in the coming weeks due to weather and snowpack conditions, the People respectfully ask this Court to dismiss the current indictment against the Defendant without prejudice

(Above quote is from Pages 1 and 2 of the above-linked document.)

@gitana1 , Iris Eytan is one of Barry's attorneys.

 

[BeckyF]

LE certainly knows if they have been searching a location or had tips called in about a location.. or I suspect maybe her RR data came back and showed he used it to move her up there. It wasn't in at the time of the AA.

We shall see. I’m willing to consider that the information was recently obtained. If not, why wait till today?

 

[TGIRecovered]

I guess if you can't try an honest case in court, lying to a gang of media will have to do. Rather telling, doncha think? The court of public opinion remains unswayed, IMO.

How about flashing her kiss and hug of her client on every news station as a lead in? I noticed they were editing out her locking of the lips with this wife murderer.

Now there's a memorable billable minute, right there!

JMHO, as always

Reminds me of how touchy-feely Casey Anthony was with Jose Biaz.

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

Think of all that trial and travel billable hours she’s kissing goodbye $$$ ouch!
Plus all the publicity anticipated
She made a fool of herself yammering on for 18 minutes

After finally watching that video I can’t help but wonder how IE ever sleeps at night. Or ever really, REALLY looks in the mirror. My Lord. IMO

 

[Kemug]

BTW, I am seriously considering adding "CBD Tim" to our zoo - not an animal, I know, but a seriously endangered creature, in fact hasn't been spotted ever in Colorado. What do you folks think?

 

[crhedBngr]

If I were JL, I'd be rather concerned at this moment.

JMVHO.

 

[Kemug]

Am still a little surprised of the move out of state, which I thought was rather abrupt.

Yes, it was, and she may have had very good reason for that. I would seriously like to hear all that MG can tell us.

 

[Aloe]

I do not like this defense attorney at all.
The prosecution has definitely not presented a stellar case, but she is making a lot of false accusations here.
She’s back to harping on the CODDIS hit.
She is making it sound as if LE never followed up on whether SM might have left the country, which is a lie.
She is stating that LE never followed up on any leads, which is a lie.
She is basically blaming LS for the reason people think BM is guilty.
If the family is grieving so badly, why are they skipping and laughing into court each day?
Truthfully, I couldn’t watch the whole thing.
The reason IE is out there screaming like a banshee is because she’s ticked she’s losing out on all those billable hours during the trial. In actuality she should be happy that she gets to do this whole dance again when they rearrest BM for First Degree Murder.

This 100%+ ^^^

 

[justtrish]

I think this is new enough information that snowfall has been a problem since they realized that she may be in the Garfield Mine. Prosecutors are hedging their bets. If they take the case to trial without a body, there's a chance of acquittal. If they wait until the snow melts, they may have a body that is too far from her bike to be a bike accident or animal activity. That strengthens the case, particularly if Barry was at that location at 5AM on the day that she disappeared.

link - not always reliable, but could be correct

They may not have a body, but at least they tried, and they can re-file the charges and take their chances.

I really am curious if it's the RR data that is back. If the RR data showed the car was moved after 2:45 then that could be something and if it went to a location near the GArfield mine, that could indicate Barry used her car to put her there.

 

[Aloe]

A Busy B was very busy overnight on 5/9-10.

Maybe the Bee had to schlep many loads up the mountain.

Maybe the Bee had to spend hours making an old, abandoned mine look old, abandoned and undisturbed.

Foot tracks, bobcat tracks, how would you ensure erasure?

Bag o' feedcorn.

Within about 6 hours, a mountain-ful of winter-hungry deer would hoofstep that into oblivion.

Weather being what is, that mine might not be accessible until 5/9/2022.

Waiting on the spring melt.

Perhaps the mountains are preparing to divulge their secrets.

Mother's Day 2022 might be the day Suzanne is brought home...

For a proper burial this time.

JMO

BBM I've also wondered if he used that single-plate-steak for bait.
And yes, it is time. moo EBM

 

[Kemug]

I wonder if right about now Barry is having a serious chat with the girls about why he needs to go far far away to find work.

 

[WestGL]

I wonder if right about now Barry is having a serious chat with the girls about why he needs to go far far away to find work.

“South America needs landscaping.” lol

 

[mrjitty]

If you ask me, that just means Lauren has done a good job. Iris is just repeating what Barry’s sister said to Lauren in the courtroom at the PH, saying she had destroyed their family.

This is what I meant a couple of days ago about defence lawyers going way off reservation in these trophy cases.

Attacking the Lauren has nothing to do with her role as an officer of the court. It's just bullying and abusive behaviour directed at a women doing her job for local news media.

This is all about her own ego and career. Completely unprofessional, as was the dramatic hugs and kisses with the accused murderer

 

[Cindizzi]

Former 4th Judicial District Attorney Dan May weighs in :

Former DA: Morphew case would have resulted in 'not guilty' verdict - KRDO

 

[mrjitty]

She (IE) did herself no favors. She has seen more of the evidence than we have and she knows he is guilty. I believe she was speaking to potential future jurors when he gets re-arrested. She’s wanting someone to believe what she’s spouting.

This is why I complained that defence teams in these trophy cases now routinely breach their duty to the court instead of professionally defending their client.

This is no SODDI talk

IE is alleging a malicious conspiracy to fit her client up for the crime when that is obviously a lie. She knows all about the evidence on which the belief of his guilt is based. LE's belief in the accused's guilt is based on a factual foundation