Still Missing CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *arrest* #91

[K9Enzo]

After watching that 48 Hours episode I agree with the boyfriend (of one of the daughters) statement to police that SM would not ride on that road, that she would drive to a trailhead to enjoy riding her bike. Where her bike was recovered is a steep drop off and I believe the road gravel. It helped to see that area clearly in the episode.

I believe BM stated she rode her bike often in the development. I’m assuming that was true and not the same road as where her bike was found. IMO

 

[sk716]

Thanks for the reminder and also the links to the transcripts. I didn't realise that Plunder was allowed here.

I read all of the AA when it was released . So, from the above, what we need is - What caused the front brake pad to seize? Was it the bikes journey down to near the ravine, or was it locked by other means?

I would have thought that a bike going downhill with or without a human would incur some sort of damage (e.g. scratches to the frame, embedded vegetation, damaged spokes). It would make more sense if someone carried the bike down and then threw it on the ground, so have no damage at all. It would also make more sense (to me anyway), to dispose of the helmet at the same time and place. BUT, I suppose someone who wanted to create an abduction scenario, would scatter items along a route, e.g. bike first and then helmet?

I'm not a bike expert, but I was a Walmart Toy Department Manger for five years, so I've put together and fixed a lot of bikes. I've seen a sensitive brake seize when it was squeezed too hard. It can also happen if someone pulls on the brake wire hard. She had just had the tires replaced on Thursday (I believe) so the bike guy would have given the brakes a once over so unlikely to have been an issue before it went down the incline.

 

[Nikynoo]

No argument from me. Is killing someone really easier than divorce to these guys? I think I'd rather pay the lawyers for a divorce than a murder rap.

Its not the cost of the divorce they see as a problem, its losing their 'property' and money.

I have a friend who is divorcing his wife. He is very proud that he is paying her so little, but just can't get over the fact that SHE left HIM.

 

[Cindizzi]

As to the first part, what with COVID lockdown, it doesn't surprise me that they girls weren't involved, but since it was being streamed, they could easily have watched from the road.

As for the second ... I wonder? I'd be curious to know if he historically made a big deal on Mother's Day.

May 13 he said “ it’s not like it was husband’s day”.
May 21 he said he figured the girls would be with her by lunchtime.

 

[sk716]

After watching that 48 Hours episode I agree with the boyfriend (of one of the daughters) statement to police that SM would not ride on that road, that she would drive to a trailhead to enjoy riding her bike. Where her bike was recovered is a steep drop off and I believe the road gravel. It helped to see that area clearly in the episode.

I believe BM stated she rode her bike often in the development. I’m assuming that was true and not the same road as where her bike was found. IMO

She rode the trails on the other side of Salida for the most part. As far as I know, she didn't ride near the home at all. She also went for her rides around 4 pm, every time.

 

[Nikynoo]

I'm not a bike expert, but I was a Walmart Toy Department Manger for five years, so I've put together and fixed a lot of bikes. I've seen a sensitive brake seize when it was squeezed too hard. It can also happen if someone pulls on the brake wire hard. She had just had the tires replaced on Thursday (I believe) so the bike guy would have given the brakes a once over so unlikely to have been an issue before it went down the incline.

Thanks, so the bike was damaged by the journey to the bottom of the hill?

 

[Megnut]

Was there any gravel in the tires even?

 

[sk716]

May 13 he said “ it’s not like it was husband’s day”.
May 21 he said he figured the girls would be with her by lunchtime.

Yeah, he said those things after he knew she was seeing someone else. I mean prior to say 2019, did Barry make a big deal over Mother's Day anymore? Ever? It would speak to when he was no longer willing to pretend.

 

[sk716]

Thanks, so the bike was damaged by the journey to the bottom of the hill?

More than likely damaged being slung around by a guy who didn't know any better.

 

[K9Enzo]

May 13 he said “ it’s not like it was husband’s day”.
May 21 he said he figured the girls would be with her by lunchtime.

He is obtuse. Sheesh lol IMO

 

[MassGuy]

We've established that Barry had no problem contacting SO, as he had spoken to her previously when Suzanne was unreachable.

He knew that Suzanne was virtually attending that wedding on Sunday, and yet he didn't contact the one person that Suzanne would have been in contact with.

Not a text. Not a phone call. Nothing.

Besides the obvious (he knew there has been no contact because Suzanne was dead), I can think of a couple more reasons.

1. He simply forgot.

2. He knew there Sheila would immediately set off alarm bells with law enforcement.

 

[K9Enzo]

We've established that Barry had no problem contacting SO, as he had spoken to her previously when Suzanne was unreachable.

He knew that Suzanne was virtually attending that wedding on Sunday, and yet he didn't contact the one person that Suzanne would have been in contact with.

Not a text. Not a phone call. Nothing.

Besides the obvious (he knew there has been no contact because Suzanne was dead), I can think of a couple more reasons.

1. He simply forgot.

2. He knew there Sheila would immediately set off alarm bells with law enforcement.

Did BM acknowledge to LE (or anyone) that he knew about the wedding? I’m seriously asking because your point here would be a strong one. IMO

 

[Seattle1]

Has MM2 confirmed this? If she did, then I would want her as a witness to address her reasoning why she suggested it.

We have no confirmation from MM2 about anything she allegedly said or texted to anybody including LE. However, if you follow the text communications between SM and SO, it's easy to understand why MM2 would suggest her mother obtain a protection order from BM. She was obviously a witness to BM's rants and taking off for days at a time. She was also one of the parties that BM would pull into the arguments between the parents. BM admitted so to Agent Grusing.

AA pg 95/131

 

[MassGuy]

Did BM acknowledge to LE (or anyone) that he knew about the wedding? I’m seriously asking because your point here would be a strong one. IMO

I can't find any confirmation in the AA, just that Suzanne and Sheila had been in constant communication about it, and that communication suddenly stopped.

It defies belief that Barry wouldn't be aware of that, as it's not like the couple were eloping. This was a very big deal for Suzanne.

 

[genuineusa77]

He lies consistently. How about that? You don't believe any of the actual evidence in this case, so how about that fact that Barry lies about where he was and what he was doing?

I don't see that he lies consistently. I believe the majority of what he said. How can he be controlling when suzanne goes galavanting all over the country and then when he wants to meet her wherever she is, he's condemned. He's her "husband". I don't see one iota of control on his part. I have never seena marriage like this where the wife is going off to different areas of the country to meet JL. MOO

 

[Seattle1]

If the prosecution can prove that BM attempted to flee the jurisdiction in order to avoid or delay arrest, it may be relevant to show his consciousness of guilt. The defense would seek to exclude it, arguing that the probative value is outweighed by the prejudicial effect.

I don't doubt BM planned to leave the area as soon as graduation was over and his daughters were settled but I never bought that BM was about ready to flee as the reason why he was arrested May 2021.

I believe that seed was falsely planted by the former CM/TIR citing "moving vans" outside his condo and his windows opened. I believe search warrants executed after BM's arrest probably revealed the vans served as storage for construction equipment and materials being used at Tailwind Village construction in process.
MOO

 

[girlhasnoname]

After watching that 48 Hours episode I agree with the boyfriend (of one of the daughters) statement to police that SM would not ride on that road, that she would drive to a trailhead to enjoy riding her bike. Where her bike was recovered is a steep drop off and I believe the road gravel. It helped to see that area clearly in the episode.

I believe BM stated she rode her bike often in the development. I’m assuming that was true and not the same road as where her bike was found. IMO

Yes. and Suzanne was just a beginner biker, no way would she have been there. IMO

 

[girlhasnoname]

We have no confirmation from MM2 about anything she allegedly said or texted to anybody including LE. However, if you follow the text communications between SM and SO, it's easy to understand why MM2 would suggest her mother obtain a protection order from BM. She was obviously a witness to BM's rants and taking off for days at a time. She was also one of the parties that BM would pull into the arguments between the parents. BM admitted so to Agent Grusing.

AA pg 95/131

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Don't forget that broken master bedroom door frame, I don't think that's the first time BARE was physically violent. I believe MM2 may have seen/heard much more than we know about. The question being will she be called to testify, and will she tell what she knows?

 

[MassGuy]

I am not a Barry hater, sorry

This has nothing to do with love or hate, and if you look at it that way, then you'll never be able to logically look at the evidence.

This is about facts and reasoning. Truth and lies.

Barry lied about Suzanne and he ever discussing divorce.

He lied about the perfect marriage.

He lied about his movements on Mother's Day.

He lied about the daughters looking at his phone, which is why he claimed he deleted texts.

He lied to the Ritters, CBI, and FBI multiple times about where he was when he got that phone call (claimed that he was at the job site with workers present).

These are just off the top of my head.

 

[OCanada]

Is MM2's (then) boyfriend on the prosection's witness list?