Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #56 *ARREST*

[LaineyJ]

Sad to say that one's muscles start to atrophy pretty quickly, maybe, within a week, the breakdown begins...

Understanding Muscle Atrophy: Use It or Lose It

From the link: HOW LONG CAN YOU GO BEFORE STRENGTH BEGINS TO DECREASE? Studies have shown that within a week there are molecular signs of atrophy. Depending on the muscle group, the time varies, with lower body muscles showing signs of atrophy quicker


That being said, Barry will figure out a way to exercise and lift weights in jail/prison.

bbm because I think the same. Can almost imagine him doing push ups by day 2-3 in there (he needed time to read the AA and take notes first imo) not only for fitness/physical reasons but because he needs an outlet for his energy/tension/stress etc. he’s not out here controlling anyone or anything anymore, at least not to his liking, so...

welcome to jail/prison life, I guess..

imo. jmo

 

[sunflowerchick]

Ok I have followed here but haven't commented alot... Mainly because there just hasn't been much to go on and I'm not into random speculation as a general rule. But I need to say a few things:

1. Regarding their house - It isn't creepy or weird, or any of those things. In fact, it is absolutely gorgeous, a dream home for those of us used to living in the remote wilderness. Let's not forget, this is a million dollar home that sold pretty quickly. It is pretty typical of a high-end mountain home in Colorado. Many of those who can afford this type of thing LOVE the peace, the quiet, the solace away from the city. It isn't at all "scary" being there at night. It's a lot like camping but with modern conveniences, protection from weather and critters, etc. In fact, it's less scary because you KNOW a random stranger isn't likely to wander onto your property like they would in the city. There are less break-ins, etc. in these remote areas. I think many of us are projecting the creepiness factor after the fact, knowing what probably happened in that home, but if we had seen it before would have said how lovely it is and how lucky Suzanne was, to be able to live in such a beautiful home. Make sense?

2. The antlers - Many people trap, hunt, collect pelts, antlers, etc. These things are valuable. I highly doubt BM killed an animal solely for the pelt or antlers without also using other parts of the animal (deer meat can be sold, traded, eaten, skins can be used, etc.) These things also don't make BM a wife killer. I mean... I think we know the right person is in jail at this point, but it isn't because he hunted or collected antlers. I know lots of folks who do this and they haven't killed their spouses.

3. I highly doubt BM spent a lot of time hunting in CO. The area they lived in isn't like the area they lived in in IN. Yes, there is public land near their property, but it is also HIGHLY trafficked land. You couldn't just wander out the back door and start shooting... too many people. BM would have had to drive for at least 30 minutes to get anywhere where hunting would be permitted, at least to my knowledge of the area. I mean their house was in an HOA. That's not exactly "remote", just remote by non-Colorado standards.

Anyway, I hope we get an AA soon.

 

[Whiteorchids]

In the beginning of all this, I half expected that to be what actually happened. It seemed so odd that BM looked so guilty, and the girls were so silent (remember, they are college age, not little kids.) I wouldn't have been surprised if it had come out that this was an assisted suicide and that SM didn't want the girls to lose their Father. I wonder if that is the story he told the girls, or if he stuck with abduction by drifter, bear or mountain lion.

Suzanne could be anywhere on the way to the Denver job. I have a hunch the murder took place at the house he cleaned up blood with chlorine bleach or whatever it was then setup the fake bike scene and whatever he planted there, changed his bloody clothes bagged them up put those, towels, change of clothes and loaded up Suzanne’s body in his truck. On the way he bought alot of chlorine, and towels on the drive to Denver as I believe there was a receipt or cameras where chlorine was bought. He found a good spot on the drive pulled off-road and buried Suzanne along with the used towels, weapon, any evidence tools if he used one then proceeded to clean up his truck with the chlorine and towels got to the hotel took a shower cleaned himself up with change of clothes perhaps used more chlorine on something he forgot maybe tools, shovel that might be why the room smelled of chlorine and wet towels.

 

[Ontario Mom]

Those that allegedly helped him search the vast mountain range so very quickly (ref video from podcaster that interviewed him , first post on this thread)
And the ones that were allegedly interfering with searches.. @Error505 liked one, end of last thread.

Ah, those helpers. I'm not really sure why, but I always had the impression that was probably 2-3 guys from the FD, even though the CCSO specifically asked the FD not to search (I forgot how it was actually worded, but that was the gist).

I suspect they probably feel like they were lied to, by a lying liar who lies, and who also killed his wife. Probably pretty disgusted they ever believed him.

jmo

 

[TKG]

Maybe BM gave it to the recipient in Indiana, that would be telling.

IMO he used this as a bartering chip for a debt that may have been owed. Purely speculation based on the frenzied financial picture we have been painted. This coupled with his breakneck pace for liquidating assets leads me to believe he has a long list of creditors.

 

[genuineusa77]

Ok I have followed here but haven't commented alot... Mainly because there just hasn't been much to go on and I'm not into random speculation as a general rule. But I need to say a few things:

1. Regarding their house - It isn't creepy or weird, or any of those things. In fact, it is absolutely gorgeous, a dream home for those of us used to living in the remote wilderness. Let's not forget, this is a million dollar home that sold pretty quickly. It is pretty typical of a high-end mountain home in Colorado. Many of those who can afford this type of thing LOVE the peace, the quiet, the solace away from the city. It isn't at all "scary" being there at night. It's a lot like camping but with modern conveniences, protection from weather and critters, etc. In fact, it's less scary because you KNOW a random stranger isn't likely to wander onto your property like they would in the city. There are less break-ins, etc. in these remote areas. I think many of us are projecting the creepiness factor after the fact, knowing what probably happened in that home, but if we had seen it before would have said how lovely it is and how lucky Suzanne was, to be able to live in such a beautiful home. Make sense?

2. The antlers - Many people trap, hunt, collect pelts, antlers, etc. These things are valuable. I highly doubt BM killed an animal solely for the pelt or antlers without also using other parts of the animal (deer meat can be sold, traded, eaten, skins can be used, etc.) These things also don't make BM a wife killer. I mean... I think we know the right person is in jail at this point, but it isn't because he hunted or collected antlers. I know lots of folks who do this and they haven't killed their spouses.

3. I highly doubt BM spent a lot of time hunting in CO. The area they lived in isn't like the area they lived in in IN. Yes, there is public land near their property, but it is also HIGHLY trafficked land. You couldn't just wander out the back door and start shooting... too many people. BM would have had to drive for at least 30 minutes to get anywhere where hunting would be permitted, at least to my knowledge of the area. I mean their house was in an HOA. That's not exactly "remote", just remote by non-Colorado standards.

Anyway, I hope we get an AA soon.

Great post!

 

[Puzzles]

Re hot tub.
This guy is an experienced hunter he would not have needed many tools at all to dismember her or an animal he hunted.. maybe 3 or 4, a couple of sharp knives.. maybe a power tool..

Snipped for focus and BBM. WARNING: MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME.

In anatomy school, I, and four other students dissected a full human body. The only power tool used was an electric saw, used just once, and required to remove the skull cap in order to access the brain.

The rest of the body was fully dissected using only our scalpels. Joints were dissembled by severing attached ligaments and tendons with the dissecting scalpel.

It did take two university terms to complete the task, because of time allotments in the dissecting room, and the fact we had to preserve every tiny piece of tissue, including all fascia and adipose tissue, to be placed in a numbered metal container for burial at the end of the year.

I was aged sixteen, and from my first day in the dissecting room, I stopped eating meat.

Were BM to have dismembered his wife's body in the manner discussed in this thread, he could have done it anywhere, needing no power tools at all.

 

[DizzyB]

Ok I have followed here but haven't commented alot... Mainly because there just hasn't been much to go on and I'm not into random speculation as a general rule. But I need to say a few things:

1. Regarding their house - It isn't creepy or weird, or any of those things. In fact, it is absolutely gorgeous, a dream home for those of us used to living in the remote wilderness. Let's not forget, this is a million dollar home that sold pretty quickly. It is pretty typical of a high-end mountain home in Colorado. Many of those who can afford this type of thing LOVE the peace, the quiet, the solace away from the city. It isn't at all "scary" being there at night. It's a lot like camping but with modern conveniences, protection from weather and critters, etc. In fact, it's less scary because you KNOW a random stranger isn't likely to wander onto your property like they would in the city. There are less break-ins, etc. in these remote areas. I think many of us are projecting the creepiness factor after the fact, knowing what probably happened in that home, but if we had seen it before would have said how lovely it is and how lucky Suzanne was, to be able to live in such a beautiful home. Make sense?

2. The antlers - Many people trap, hunt, collect pelts, antlers, etc. These things are valuable. I highly doubt BM killed an animal solely for the pelt or antlers without also using other parts of the animal (deer meat can be sold, traded, eaten, skins can be used, etc.) These things also don't make BM a wife killer. I mean... I think we know the right person is in jail at this point, but it isn't because he hunted or collected antlers. I know lots of folks who do this and they haven't killed their spouses.

3. I highly doubt BM spent a lot of time hunting in CO. The area they lived in isn't like the area they lived in in IN. Yes, there is public land near their property, but it is also HIGHLY trafficked land. You couldn't just wander out the back door and start shooting... too many people. BM would have had to drive for at least 30 minutes to get anywhere where hunting would be permitted, at least to my knowledge of the area. I mean their house was in an HOA. That's not exactly "remote", just remote by non-Colorado standards.

Anyway, I hope we get an AA soon.

I’m okay with the house as well. I believe the Indiana house was more reflective of a woman’s taste (how stereotypical am I), but I would have been thrilled to live in the Puma Path house. I think it has a western lodge like quality to it, and did not appear to change much since their purchase. It didn’t feel like it was “theirs”. It would be a great second home for millionaires. One side of the exterior does not fit in with the surroundings and makes the house less appealing to me, but I’m no architect. I would not feel scared of humans if I lived on Puma Path, although I would have a security system and lock my doors. I would not put garbage out at night due to the wildlife.

I have antlers in my dining room chandelier-they were sheds btw. And I do believe that Barry was a hunter. I don’t know much about his skill set, but he did have a group that he hunted with regularly and it was mentioned often on social media. He has hunted before Suzanne was missing, and since. If we are to believe Chris, he is capable of field dressing.

 

[Quiet Time]

Suzanne could be anywhere on the way to the Denver job. I have a hunch the murder took place at the house he cleaned up blood with chlorine bleach or whatever it was then setup the fake bike scene and whatever he planted there, changed his bloody clothes bagged them up put those, towels, change of clothes and loaded up Suzanne’s body in his truck. On the way he bought alot of chlorine, and towels on the drive to Denver as I believe there was a receipt or cameras where chlorine was bought. He found a good spot on the drive pulled off-road and buried Suzanne along with the used towels, weapon, any evidence tools if he used one then proceeded to clean up his truck with the chlorine and towels got to the hotel took a shower cleaned himself up with change of clothes perhaps used more chlorine on something he forgot maybe tools, shovel that might be why the room smelled of chlorine and wet towels.

Well, if he pulled off the road on the way to Denver for any reason, I would think his GPS would indicate that. Prompting LE to take a look and check out the situation.

imo

 

[nyvictoria]

It is my hope that the AA is so hefty he can use that as a dumbbell.

Best thing I’ve read all week! Thank you.

 

[crhedBngr]

I would think that with Suzanne no longer here to bully, boss, control and manipulate my guess these lovely sweet daughters are now enduring this from BM so they probably go along with everything his says to avoid problems. He’s been know to have a temper. After Chris Watts killing his two baby girls I can believe anything. JMO MOO

RBBM

Yes, unfortunately.

I worry about their relationships with men in the future - they may choose partners based on BM's personality traits.

Not a pleasant thought!

JMVHO.

 

[Barry]

With regards to where SM might be, I still lean towards a mine/mineshaft somewhere. I think given the amount of time he probably had to move her, this would have been his route and would explain how she hasn't been found. MOO.

 

[Janeumayer]

Ummmm I live beside a golf course and have not heard of this cancer connection. Scared to Google it. Still catching up on all the great posts from yesterday. My daughter is still in the hospital so I’ll be there again all day today. Thanks for your prayers. You guys are amazing! xo

There are connections to golf courses water irrigation systems contaminating the water systems connected to the local drinking water. It happened to my friend’s exclusive gated and golf-course-centered neighborhood in Charleston, SC. Lots of her friends developed cancer.

 

[Megnut]

The misremembered timing of that mechanical thing Barry did and his truck not being where he said it was, maybe he found a place to park his truck for 3.5 hours while he "borrowed" somebody else's vehicle for a spell.

If Barry intended to call MG at 4am on Mother's Day, he didn't need to be near her place. Why was he there? Surely he had his reason.

Bet he's kicking himself now.

JMO

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

huh, in my state, anyone in any jail or prison shows up on the state DOC website, it shows their inmate #, charges, bond amount etc. I looked at Colorado’s DOC inmate search and nothing came up under his name. Then, searched chaffee county site and it seems it doesn’t let you look up inmates. Bummer.

You can look up Barry on Vinelink.

VINELink - Empowering Victims of Crime

 

[nyvictoria]

With regards to where SM might be, I still lean towards a mine/mineshaft somewhere. I think given the amount of time he probably had to move her, this would have been his route and would explain how she hasn't been found. MOO.

Similar to what Josh Powell was alleged to have done with Susan. There are so many abandoned mines and searching them can be extremely dangerous.

My first guess is that he left her somewhere in a wooded area, known for animal activity, with a trail cam to monitor traffic. An abandoned mine is my second.

 

[fcavanaugh]

With regards to where SM might be, I still lean towards a mine/mineshaft somewhere. I think given the amount of time he probably had to move her, this would have been his route and would explain how she hasn't been found. MOO.

Hi Barry, so nice to “see” you.
I agree, I have thought it a strong possibility since the beginning, that BM disposed/dumped Suzanne in an abandoned mine/mineshaft. I have done alot of reading about them.
There are a plethora of abandoned mines in CO, and can be well known to hunters and trackers especially. Some of them are very deep and bodies dumped in them, are highly likely never to be found.
I’ve always had a feeling this is what
Josh Powell did with Susan, and Drew Peterson possibly did with Stacy.
Ugh. Monsters.

ETA-Erin Corwin was found in a mine, but only because her moronic killer dropped/left behind a soda bottle with both their DNA on it iirc, near the entrance of the mine shaft. So glad her killer was careless, otherwise Erin likely would never have been found.

IMHOO

#FindSuzanne
#BringSuzanneHome
#JusticeForSuzanne

 

[Whiteorchids]

I’m okay with the house as well. I believe the Indiana house was more reflective of a woman’s taste (how stereotypical am I), but I would have been thrilled to live in the Puma Path house. I think it has a western lodge like quality to it, and did not appear to change much since their purchase. It didn’t feel like it was “theirs”. It would be a great second home for millionaires. One side of the exterior does not fit in with the surroundings and makes the house less appealing to me, but I’m no architect. I would not feel scared of humans if I lived on Puma Path, although I would have a security system and lock my doors. I would not put garbage out at night due to the wildlife.

I have antlers in my dining room chandelier-they were sheds btw. And I do believe that Barry was a hunter. I don’t know much about his skill set, but he did have a group that he hunted with regularly and it was mentioned often on social media. He has hunted before Suzanne was missing, and since. If we are to believe Chris, he is capable of field dressing.

According to Suzanne’s friend she did not want to move to Colorado but did so for Barry hoping it would help their relationship. The interior looks like a mans home nothing with a women’s touch. If you screamed for help in that house chances are no one would hear you. Suzanne texted she was “SCARED” that was the last thing she texted. I’m an outdoorsy woman who love fishing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing that house would be good as a retirement vacation home getaway for a group of friends and family or a rental but no thank you not for my perm residence with only my husband who’s gone a lot. To each his own I guess.

 

[TKG]

I may add a number 7 to my ever growing list of things most incriminating to BM.

7. The area he is photographed lying down. Near the bluff in an awkward moment as the early searches were led by BM, AM and other family "friends and relatives". I'm not sure if it's a red herring or not. I'm a firm believer he kept her somewhere that he could frequently check to see if it was being searched or not.

ETA: I am of the personal belief that the decor of the home is irrelevant. IMHO Suzanne was a gentle soul with a grateful heart. She would be happy if the home was filled with love. Sadly, to me, that's what was missing. It looks vacant and soulless. The part I do find disturbing is that the security system was disabled and shut off and communication via internet or cell service was spotty at best. That would be the aspect most disturbing to SM as she wanted to stay connected to family and friends.

Again, JMO.

 

[nyvictoria]

I may add a number 7 to my ever growing list of things most incriminating to BM.

7. The area he is photographed lying down. Near the bluff in an awkward moment as the early searches were led by BM, AM and other family "friends and relatives". I'm not sure if it's a red herring or not. I'm a firm believer he kept her somewhere that he could frequently check to see if it was being searched or not.

ETA: I am of the personal belief that the decor of the home is irrelevant. IMHO Suzanne was a gentle soul with a grateful heart. She would be happy if the home was filled with love. Sadly, to me, that's what was missing. It looks vacant and soulless. The part I do find disturbing is that the security system was disabled and shut off and communication via internet or cell service was spotty at best. That would be the aspect most disturbing to SM as she wanted to stay connected to family and friends.

Again, JMO.

I’ve been trying to put my finger on what it was about the house that bothered me. It’s a million dollar house in a gorgeous location but, as you perfectly stated, it looked vacant and soulless. I didn’t appear to have any personal touches that a woman like Suzanne would love to be surrounded by, as though she wasn’t feeling up to decorating or was prevented from doing so.