Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* *found in 2023* #115

[waldojabba]

I think people are always fascinated by people who amass upper middle class lifestyles with corresponding assets and especially when their wealth is not the result of professional salaries etc. But not uncommon with trades, something that people are becoming aware of. And he did it in the trades with a college degree so the man is clearly not "dumb" even if ultimately he did a "dumb" thing for lack of a better word. I also think Iris herself holds a fascination for some people and how juicy to speculate there is "something" between the two of them. I would imagine that type of public speculation could be offensive to female criminal attorneys. He has a female civil attorney now but no salacious speculation about that woman. It always gives me things to chuckle about.

“I think people are always fascinated by people who amass upper middle class lifestyles with corresponding assets and especially when their wealth is not the result of professional salaries etc. But not uncommon with trades, something that people are becoming aware of.”

Interesting opinion on your part. I guess it must be prevalent in your circle.
In my world, people are very aware of ways to make money blue or white color. College educated or not.
Kids start learning right with the bring your Dad/Mom to work to talk about their job in grade school – lots of everyday exposure to different types of vocations and avocations
There does still appear to be a bit of a stigma to blue collar work in certain circles but no one I know is confused about the money you can make
But lets look at Barry.
I don’t see anyone on these threads fascinated by how he made his money
He jump started his career by marrying up - in every sense of the word.
How much $$$ did Gene or Suzanne’s stepfather the doctor kick in to get him going originally as a landscaper. When Suzanne met him he was out of college and working as a maintenance man on the golf course behind her house. We have no idea who funded him to give him a foundation to build on. We do know if was not his family. We also know of his business shenanigans in Indiana mentioned many times.

When we caught up with them they had moved from Indiana to Colorado – there was speculation that BM had worn out his welcome in the area’s business world where they were and they needed a fresh start. Their marriage seemed also on the rocks with SM claiming an affair ( the bracelet in his truck that one of BM’s sisters later claimed as hers eyeroll)

Barry like to cut corners and not obey rules. Trading on relationships built during college where he was the aspiring baseball star. We saw that play out with the whole Broomfield wall fiasco. And we all know how rigorous the academics were for the star athletes back in the day.

Barry is street smart. He is by no means book smart. In fact the wife he killed did his billing and books and offered to do the same after the divorce – leading me to believe he could not do them himself. His employees in the Salida were contract workers.

As Suzanne’s sister intimated – BM et al lived above their means – having the trappings of success was always important to them. But that’s not really how they lived. The furniture etc in their Colorado house came with it. It was all in the previous listing. The place was old and tired in need of an update. Another reason opined for the move was to take advantage of instate tuition for Mal. They were strapped for cash IMO. Barry was day trading in silver and dragging the digger around town trying to get action. These were not monied people. They were aspirational.
All fine but let’s not pretend.

“I also think Iris herself holds a fascination for some people and how juicy to speculate there is "something" between the two of them. I would imagine that type of public speculation could be offensive to female criminal attorneys. He has a female civil attorney now but no salacious speculation about that woman. It always gives me things to chuckle about.”

No fascination for me. I do find her bright intellectually. I also find her ruthless, nasty and distasteful as a human being. Reference her attack on Lauren Scharf
To me she is a woman who wants to make a name for herself. Her clients are a means to that end. She gets wife killers off. So far that is what she is known for. That’s seems to be her thing despite that she is advocating for straightening out the prosecutors. Her blind spots imo keep her from being that lawyer she wants to be.
She is charismatic but eventually alienates people by her abrasive over the top ways.

As far as “salacious” speculation about Iris and BM
Well, one only has to pay attention – it’s all been in public – lots of touching, hugging too long and yes inappropriately. Kissing on the lips. Iris talking iirc about being a “mom” to the girls. So… in this reality tv world, there is lots of speculation. ..If that’s what you see in public… well than my goodness, what’s happening in private??
If its offensive to IE, why feed the narrative esp with that big smacker on the lips chasing him to his truck after court that day? Its not offensive to her IMO
Optics! If anything IE understands Optics! She is the master of theater.
To me they seem to be two manipulators involved in a “dance”.

As far as the female civil attorney I have seen no inappropriate fondling so I opine that’s why no chatter in that area.
Lots of chuckling for all us going on

Obvi JMO

 

[Lyanna]

“I think people are always fascinated by people who amass upper middle class lifestyles with corresponding assets and especially when their wealth is not the result of professional salaries etc. But not uncommon with trades, something that people are becoming aware of.”

Interesting opinion on your part. I guess it must be prevalent in your circle.
In my world, people are very aware of ways to make money blue or white color. College educated or not.
Kids start learning right with the bring your Dad/Mom to work to talk about their job in grade school – lots of everyday exposure to different types of vocations and avocations
There does still appear to be a bit of a stigma to blue collar work in certain circles but no one I know is confused about the money you can make
But lets look at Barry.
I don’t see anyone on these threads fascinated by how he made his money
He jump started his career by marrying up - in every sense of the word.
How much $$$ did Gene or Suzanne’s stepfather the doctor kick in to get him going originally as a landscaper. When Suzanne met him he was out of college and working as a maintenance man on the golf course behind her house. We have no idea who funded him to give him a foundation to build on. We do know if was not his family. We also know of his business shenanigans in Indiana mentioned many times.

When we caught up with them they had moved from Indiana to Colorado – there was speculation that BM had worn out his welcome in the area’s business world where they were and they needed a fresh start. Their marriage seemed also on the rocks with SM claiming an affair ( the bracelet in his truck that one of BM’s sisters later claimed as hers eyeroll)

Barry like to cut corners and not obey rules. Trading on relationships built during college where he was the aspiring baseball star. We saw that play out with the whole Broomfield wall fiasco. And we all know how rigorous the academics were for the star athletes back in the day.

Barry is street smart. He is by no means book smart. In fact the wife he killed did his billing and books and offered to do the same after the divorce – leading me to believe he could not do them himself. His employees in the Salida were contract workers.

As Suzanne’s sister intimated – BM et al lived above their means – having the trappings of success was always important to them. But that’s not really how they lived. The furniture etc in their Colorado house came with it. It was all in the previous listing. The place was old and tired in need of an update. Another reason opined for the move was to take advantage of instate tuition for Mal. They were strapped for cash IMO. Barry was day trading in silver and dragging the digger around town trying to get action. These were not monied people. They were aspirational.
All fine but let’s not pretend.

“I also think Iris herself holds a fascination for some people and how juicy to speculate there is "something" between the two of them. I would imagine that type of public speculation could be offensive to female criminal attorneys. He has a female civil attorney now but no salacious speculation about that woman. It always gives me things to chuckle about.”

No fascination for me. I do find her bright intellectually. I also find her ruthless, nasty and distasteful as a human being. Reference her attack on Lauren Scharf
To me she is a woman who wants to make a name for herself. Her clients are a means to that end. She gets wife killers off. So far that is what she is known for. That’s seems to be her thing despite that she is advocating for straightening out the prosecutors. Her blind spots imo keep her from being that lawyer she wants to be.
She is charismatic but eventually alienates people by her abrasive over the top ways.

As far as “salacious” speculation about Iris and BM
Well, one only has to pay attention – it’s all been in public – lots of touching, hugging too long and yes inappropriately. Kissing on the lips. Iris talking iirc about being a “mom” to the girls. So… in this reality tv world, there is lots of speculation. ..If that’s what you see in public… well than my goodness, what’s happening in private??
If its offensive to IE, why feed the narrative esp with that big smacker on the lips chasing him to his truck after court that day? Its not offensive to her IMO
Optics! If anything IE understands Optics! She is the master of theater.
To me they seem to be two manipulators involved in a “dance”.

As far as the female civil attorney I have seen no inappropriate fondling so I opine that’s why no chatter in that area.
Lots of chuckling for all us going on

Obvi JMO

Thank you

Moo

 

[mrjitty]

I am fascinated by defence attorneys who give a hug to a guy they know most likely murdered his wife, and now do know that for sure.

I get defending your client, but ... er ... what the actual?

So no. Not misogyny. Just incredulous reaction to shameless actions.

Remember also, as shared in this thread, Jane B spread conspiracies about the case in the media. That isn't what the constitution calls for in criminal defence, nor civil litigation.

IMO

 

[mrjitty]

If its offensive to IE, why feed the narrative esp with that big smacker on the lips chasing him to his truck after court that day? Its not offensive to her IMO
Optics! If anything IE understands Optics! She is the master of theater.

I agree - she wanted the photo. MOO.

 

[Lyanna]

Wonder if they got anything from the fragment of Suzanne's hoodie that was with her remains

WHEN WILL WE SEE AN ARREST ?!

Moo

 

[Tragg]

I am fascinated by defence attorneys who give a hug to a guy they know most likely murdered his wife, and now do know that for sure.

I get defending your client, but ... er ... what the actual?

So no. Not misogyny. Just incredulous reaction to shameless actions.

Remember also, as shared in this thread, Jane B spread conspiracies about the case in the media. That isn't what the constitution calls for in criminal defence, nor civil litigation.

IMO

I tend to agree that Eytan's relationship with Morphew seems to be too close for professional comfort. If this is more than an external appearance it may explain - in part - her over-the-top aggressive actions on his behalf. Makes me go Hmmm, anyway.

Byrialsen's public comments concern a civil matter, so the Sixth Amendment standard (effective assistance of counsel) does not apply. But the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct do apply, including Rule 3.6 Trial Publicity.

The general rule is that a lawyer who is participating or has participated in the litigation of a matter shall not make an extrajudicial statement that the lawyer knows or should know will be disseminated by means of public communication and will have a substantial likelihood of materially prejudicing an adjudicative proceeding in the matter.

However, there are several exceptions to the general rule. One of these is that a lawyer may make a statement that she reasonably believes is required to protect a client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity not initiated by the lawyer or the lawyer's client.

The comment to this rule subsection says: "...extrajudicial statements that might otherwise raise a question under this Rule may be permissible when they are made in response to statements made publicly by another party, another party's lawyer, or third persons, where a reasonable lawyer would believe a public response is required in order to avoid prejudice to the lawyer's client. When prejudicial statements have been publicly made by others, responsive statements may have the salutary effect of lessening any resulting adverse impact on the adjudicative proceeding. Such responsive statements should be limited to contain only such information as is necessary to mitigate undue prejudice created by the statements made by others."

Reasonable people may debate whether Byrialsen's statements crossed a professional line, but generally speaking the Colorado system of attorney discipline gives the Constitutional (!st Amendment) benefit of the doubt to the speaker.

All MOO.

 

[mrjitty]

i guess my point is when they spread conspiracies about the case for a guy who they know murdered his wife then no i won’t respect them.

the constitutional rights of defendants does not include that, nor the right to seek compensation

 

[Cassady]

So they still have not connected BM to the spot where SM's body was found?

There was some talk last summer about a sitting grand jury hearing the case. I do not think that actually happened or will happen until they can tie BM to the burial site...IMO.

 

[Tragg]

i guess my point is when they spread conspiracies about the case for a guy who they know murdered his wife then no i won’t respect them.

the constitutional rights of defendants does not include that, nor the right to seek compensation

When Byrialsen agreed to represent Morphew in a civil claim, Suzannne's remains had not been discovered. I have no doubt that - for purposes of deciding to represent him - she accepted in good faith what he told her about the factual claims in the arrest affidavit, and her complaint and public advocacy reflects what he told them. The remains were found only after the civil complaint was filed. While the complaint was pending, the findings of the discipline panel and the disciplinary actions imposed on the District Attorney and members of her staff generally supported her claims that Morphew had been unfairly treated.

Once an attorney undertakes representation, ethical rules limit the circumstances they may stop representing the client and, after a case is filed, court permission to withdraw from the case is required. The discovery of Suzanne's remains and the BAM that remained in her bones may have shaken Byrialsen's faith in Morphew's story, but as long as he maintains it and wants to be represented, she has no grounds to withdraw without his permission and every legal and ethical obligation to advocate in support of his claims to the best of her ability.

Every citizen of the United States (including those who have actually committed a crime) has Constitutional rights that can serve as grounds for civil damages against law enforcement officials who violate them, and there are a surprising number of verdicts upholding substantial verdicts against law enforcement. (for a local example, see Valenzuela v. Coleman). It is also common to read about large settlements approved by government entities in the very kind of case Morphew filed.

All that is not to say that I believe Byrialsen's decision to represent Morphew on this claim was prudent or that her public statements are not problematic. I tend to agree with you on those points.

But I think it's important that we understand and respect the role attorneys like Eytan and Byrialsen play in our system of justice before we conclude that they are unworthy of our respect as individuals and attorneys. There's a reason they are honored and respected by the legal profession, and why they are successful.

For those who wonder what makes such lawyers tick, I found this old article worth my time. It gives insights on Eytan and Dry Nielsen as individuals that I haven't seen elsewhere:

THE FORCE OF NATURE AND THE STEADYING HAND
How Iris Eytan and Dru Nielsen create magic—and not-guilty verdicts
By Jessica Glynn for Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine, dated March 15, 2017

 

[fcavanaugh]

So they still have not connected BM to the spot where SM's body was found?

There was some talk last summer about a sitting grand jury hearing the case. I do not think that actually happened or will happen until they can tie BM to the burial site...IMO.

IANAL but would this be an element (not sure if that’s the right word), that the prosecution would need to prove? I tried searching the Colorado statutes for an answer but no luck so far.

IMO BM knew enough to leave his phone at home and likely used a non-GPS vehicle/mode of transportation to transport SM/her remains to the burial site in Moffat and if that’s correct, how can it be proven how/when he transported her/her body there? IMO he did it under the cover of darkness in that 4-5 hour untraceable window, sometime roughly between 10pm-3am, on the 9th/10th.

Wouldn’t/couldn’t the jurors be advised by the prosecution/Judge that it’s ok to make logical inference based on the totality of all the other evidence (leading imo to no one other than BM being responsible for the crime), even if they can’t prove/place him in Moffat?

Hope the way I’m asking makes sense. In a nutshell lol, does the prosecution need/required to prove BM was at the burial site in Moffat, CO in order to secure a conviction against BM for murder?

TIA

IMHOO

#JUSTICEFORSUZANNE

 

[mrjitty]

When Byrialsen agreed to represent Morphew in a civil claim, Suzannne's remains had not been discovered. I have no doubt that - for purposes of deciding to represent him - she accepted in good faith what he told her about the factual claims in the arrest affidavit, and her complaint and public advocacy reflects what he told them. The remains were found only after the civil complaint was filed. While the complaint was pending, the findings of the discipline panel and the disciplinary actions imposed on the District Attorney and members of her staff generally supported her claims that Morphew had been unfairly treated.

Once an attorney undertakes representation, ethical rules limit the circumstances they may stop representing the client and, after a case is filed, court permission to withdraw from the case is required. The discovery of Suzanne's remains and the BAM that remained in her bones may have shaken Byrialsen's faith in Morphew's story, but as long as he maintains it and wants to be represented, she has no grounds to withdraw without his permission and every legal and ethical obligation to advocate in support of his claims to the best of her ability.

Every citizen of the United States (including those who have actually committed a crime) has Constitutional rights that can serve as grounds for civil damages against law enforcement officials who violate them, and there are a surprising number of verdicts upholding substantial verdicts against law enforcement. (for a local example, see Valenzuela v. Coleman). It is also common to read about large settlements approved by government entities in the very kind of case Morphew filed.

All that is not to say that I believe Byrialsen's decision to represent Morphew on this claim was prudent or that her public statements are not problematic. I tend to agree with you on those points.

But I think it's important that we understand and respect the role attorneys like Eytan and Byrialsen play in our system of justice before we conclude that they are unworthy of our respect as individuals and attorneys. There's a reason they are honored and respected by the legal profession, and why they are successful.

For those who wonder what makes such lawyers tick, I found this old article worth my time. It gives insights on Eytan and Dry Nielsen as individuals that I haven't seen elsewhere:

THE FORCE OF NATURE AND THE STEADYING HAND
How Iris Eytan and Dru Nielsen create magic—and not-guilty verdicts
By Jessica Glynn for Colorado Super Lawyers Magazine, dated March 15, 2017

I am aware of the constitutional aspects, having taken such oaths myself

However according to this post, JB insinuated that the law enforcement planted the BAM. This is what I am talking about. When it becomes obvious that her client is in fact guilty, she simply manufactures a conspiracy.

I am afraid I cannot respect that. It is unethical, IMO.

Found Deceased Post in thread 'CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* *found in 2023* #115'

Aug 26, 2024

Barry’s attorney, Jane, appeared on a podcast recently. Unfortunately it’s Danish though, so hopefully someone can translate it. I got a brief rough translation from someone, and apparently Iris is out. There’s supposedly a ton of information there, obviously one sided and full of misrepresentations, but it would still be nice to learn Jane’s strategy.

I’m listing a few bullet points I’ve been able to get from a native Danish speaker who listened to the podcast. But really hoping someone here knows how to download the episode to an MP3 format...

• DenverToCali

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[Tragg]

I am aware of the constitutional aspects, having taken such oaths myself

However according to this post, JB insinuated that the law enforcement planted the BAM. This is what I am talking about. When it becomes obvious that her client is in fact guilty, she simply manufactures a conspiracy.

I am afraid I cannot respect that. It is unethical, IMO.

Found Deceased Post in thread 'CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 *Case dismissed w/o prejudice* *found in 2023* #115'

Aug 26, 2024

Barry’s attorney, Jane, appeared on a podcast recently. Unfortunately it’s Danish though, so hopefully someone can translate it. I got a brief rough translation from someone, and apparently Iris is out. There’s supposedly a ton of information there, obviously one sided and full of misrepresentations, but it would still be nice to learn Jane’s strategy.

I’m listing a few bullet points I’ve been able to get from a native Danish speaker who listened to the podcast. But really hoping someone here knows how to download the episode to an MP3 format...

• DenverToCali

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Fair enough. If she makes this statement in English, in a publication likely to reach the Colorado jury, her opponents might be able to raise an ethical issue.

But I suspect that her strategy in the future criminal trial will be to attempt to introduce evidence that the two officials she mentioned manufactured or misrepresented or concealed evidence in the original arrest affidavit, that they are affected by "noble cause corruption" and that since they were sued they have a an even greater motive to plant evidence that will result in a second arrest.

Query whether that evidence will be admitted or whether her argument will be effective, but that would be the basis for the suspicion she expressed in her statement to the Danish press.

 

[Tragg]

So they still have not connected BM to the spot where SM's body was found?

There was some talk last summer about a sitting grand jury hearing the case. I do not think that actually happened or will happen until they can tie BM to the burial site...IMO.

We don't know what evidence the new investigation has produced. Without knowing that, I cannot say what the prosecution will do.

But you are right: if the prosecutors have no evidence placing Morphew at the burial site, the defense would have an argument for reasonable doubt.

Whether that argument would be successful depends on the strength of the other evidence. The judge will instruct the jury that their decision should be made after considering all the evidence, and that the prosecution's burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt does not require absolute certainty.

 

[Love Never Fails]

They found her body. They know tranq was in her bones. They know it was a homicide.Why hasn’t BM been arrested? I am doubtful he ever will be.

 

[girlhasnoname]

We don't know what evidence the new investigation has produced. Without knowing that, I cannot say what the prosecution will do.

But you are right: if the prosecutors have no evidence placing Morphew at the burial site, the defense would have an argument for reasonable doubt.

Whether that argument would be successful depends on the strength of the other evidence. The judge will instruct the jury that their decision should be made after considering all the evidence, and that the prosecution's burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt does not require absolute certainty.

Agreed. The fact of a generally hard to obtain and seldom used (outside of a veterinary setting) animal tranq being found in Suzanne's remains during autopsy, plus BM admitting to using and disposing of vials of this in his many dumpster runs on Mothers Day is unexplainable in my opinion.

Ole' Barr Bammed himself and that just brings a genuine smile to my face in times like these. Divine intervention led to finding Suzanne's remains and will also lead to his rearrest and Guilty of Murder conviction. I have faith it's coming sooner rather than later.

Karma

JMO

 

[Ontario Mom]

They found her body. They know tranq was in her bones. They know it was a homicide.Why hasn’t BM been arrested? I am doubtful he ever will be.

I'm fully confident BM will be re-arrested, tried & found guilty for what he did to Suzanne. 100% confident.
I can only imagine, he probably is too.

jmo

 

[rainbowshummingbird]

I believe Iris Eytan/Eytan Law made a motion to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals to withdraw from Barry Morphew’s civil case. I saw it an another platform so I can’t post the image of the appeal.

 

[MassGuy]

So they still have not connected BM to the spot where SM's body was found?

There was some talk last summer about a sitting grand jury hearing the case. I do not think that actually happened or will happen until they can tie BM to the burial site...IMO.

Why would they need to connect BM to the burial site? There are countless cases where authorities are unable to do that.

They know the time window though, and now have a body and a smoking gun. You don't get to get away with murder because investigators don't know what car you used to dump a body.

 

[MassGuy]

Latest civil court appeal filings, I don't think they've been posted before.

Morphew v. Chafee County, Colorado, et al

Other Civil Rights case filed on October 25, 2024 in the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

dockets.justia.com

 

[osu]

Iris Eytan withdraws as counsel for Barry Morphew.