Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #61 *ARREST*

[Momofthreeboys]

I always wondered if Suzanne even knew about the foundation. When Melinda called it "Barry's foundation," that solidified that idea even more. Perhaps she found out about him starting this foundation in her name, and it caused a huge ruckus? I feel so certain Suzanne found something out about Barry, that she strongly disagreed with, and that is part of what caused Barry to kill her.

C'mon, affidavit. We need you!

I would bet she was well aware of the foundation.

 

[SouthAussie]

I would bet she was well aware of the foundation.

I would think so. Suzanne was listed as one of the five Directors.

SUZANNE R MORPHEW HOPE FOUNDATION INC | Open990

 

[susiQ]

Waiting........not so patiently........

 

[Error505]

Do y’all think BM will have to testify in his trial in order to dispute the three – 30 hours of testimony he gave to FBI and the CBI presumably without an attorney present? How else could he or his attorneys refute his statements to LE?
Waiting not so patiently...

 

[DetectiveFoyleWannabe]

Do y’all think BM will have to testify in his trial in order to dispute the three – 30 hours of testimony he gave to FBI and the CBI presumably without an attorney present? How else could he or his attorneys refute his statements to LE?
Waiting not so patiently...

I think there is zero chance his attorneys will let him testify on his own behalf because he will dig himself an even bigger hole.

 

[susiQ]

Do y’all think BM will have to testify in his trial in order to dispute the three – 30 hours of testimony he gave to FBI and the CBI presumably without an attorney present? How else could he or his attorneys refute his statements to LE?
Waiting not so patiently...

I don’t think so because his attorneys will be responsible for cross examining the investigators that interviewed him. I can’t imagine putting BM on the stand. The prosecutor will shred him to pieces....like a “cat.”

 

[DizzyB]

For what it’s worth, here is a link to several posts of the charity work Barry had done in June of 2012 in Africa. There is a picture slide show dated 6/20/12 with several pics of him in them, including some where he is the pitcher in a recreational baseball game with the locals and other volunteers. One can only imagine what all the folks pictured alongside him must think of him now. SMH and all MOO.

bigvisionafrica

EBM: to include the specific date of the blog post containing the picture slide show.

Also want to add that I just noticed Suzanne had left the only comment on the post titled ‘Construction Project Complete’

Wow stuff I had never seen. I did recognize some of the names and I feel like this was a church related endeavor. Barry used to play ball on the church league in those days as well. I saw him in photos at other church activities during that time frame. It feels like a lot changed since then.

The move to CO seems rushed to me. I’m not saying that Suzanne didn’t want to go-I think she hoped it would be a fresh start in a place that they did want to eventually end up. It feels like they didn’t make plans, get all their ducks in a row, and then go off on their new adventure. It feels like a decision was made and they blew town ASAP.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Wow stuff I had never seen. I did recognize some of the names and I feel like this was a church related endeavor. Barry used to play ball on the church league in those days as well. I saw him in photos at other church activities during that time frame. It feels like a lot changed since then.

The move to CO seems rushed to me. I’m not saying that Suzanne didn’t want to go-I think she hoped it would be a fresh start in a place that they did want to eventually end up. It feels like they didn’t make plans, get all their ducks in a row, and then go off on their new adventure. It feels like a decision was made and they blew town ASAP.

We do not know how long this move was being discussed. We know when they put their home up for sale, when the bought the home in Colorado and when they moved...but we have no idea how long the move was discussed or how Suzanne and Barry handled the house hunt or how many trips to Colorado they took before they chose a home. There isn’t any known facts that tell me it was a “rush” decision or move.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Do y’all think BM will have to testify in his trial in order to dispute the three – 30 hours of testimony he gave to FBI and the CBI presumably without an attorney present? How else could he or his attorneys refute his statements to LE?
Waiting not so patiently...

No I don’t think he will take the stand. It is the prosecutors job to prove to a jury that he is guilty and his lawyers responsibility to ensure that he is represented and the judges job to preside over a fair trial. Barry doesn’t need to do anything.

 

[DizzyB]

We do not know how long this move was being discussed. We know when they put their home up for sale, when the bought the home in Colorado and when they moved...but we have no idea how long the move was discussed or how Suzanne and Barry handled the house hunt or how many trips to Colorado they took before they chose a home. There isn’t any known facts that tell me it was a “rush” decision or move.

Agree-it just feels that way. Maybe the PP house went on the market and it was their dream home, so they scooped it up. I don’t know if there are any realtors here on WS, but I have been told not to even look for a new home until mine was close to being sold. I have had a couple of friends who ended up with bridge loans and it can be a worrisome spot to be in. Some people are more deliberate, especially people that don’t like debt. It appears that the proceeds of the Indiana home were required in order to purchase the Colorado one, which is how the loan came about. I don’t remember a sale falling through on the Indiana home-I would understand it more if they thought they were set and then the closing didn’t happen, necessitating a loan from Gene.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

They had a price drop on the Indiana home which most likely contributed to the cash gap in my opinion.

 

[swedeheart]

Per the note at Poncha Market: The manager (Tiffany) tore off a piece of receipt and that's what Barry wrote the note on. She said he wrote those things down as items Suzanne might have been wearing (as far as she understood), and it was a quick interaction. This happened on Tuesday. He did not describe what Suzanne looked like. She knew Barry from seeing him around town. The store clerk saw Barry looking through the trash can.

Includes an interview with Jeff P.

 

[Error505]

Lawyer here (civil) but I do Actually think there is a valid legal hearsay issue with regard to SM’s texts to her friend. The text message from SM would be an out of court statement presented to prove the truth of the matter it asserts. If she said “Barry threatened me or said this or that” for example. However there may be some exceptions to the hearsay rule of it is a present sense impression (ie, I’m scared right now...). If she were actually attacked at that time (doubtful) and said something knowing she was dying that is another exception to the hearsay rule but it has to be an imminent death (the idea being that people tend to be credible if they know they are dying). The hearsay rule is about credibility and you can’t cross examine a witness who isn’t at trial. Even the subject of the alleged murder. What would be hard to admit as evidence would be a statement by her that says something about what BM said or did the day before. There are some exceptions to the hearsay rule to think about but the statement itself is considered hearsay under most state and federal rules of evidence so it’s a valid issue to raise. I’m squarely in the “BM did it” camp here but there are rules of evidence and due process must be applied.

I believe the defense’s first strategy will be to ask for a change of venue bc of “pretrial publicity”. That is a ridiculous reason, imho, because there has been little media coverage of this case, especially since there are no major news outlets in the immediate Chaffee County area.

If the Defense tries throwing SM under “the bus” and blame her death on her, I think the judge will go after them like an unleashed mad man (in a professional way of course.)

 

[fcavanaugh]

So iirc, yesterday EOB was the deadline for the prosecution to deliver the 10,000 pages of discovery to the defense team. Wonder if that deadline was met, and if BM’s attorneys spent the night starting to pour over the discovery. Oh to be a fly on the wall to see/hear their reaction/discussion after going through all the evidence LE/DA have amassed against their client to date.

On another note, I understand one/part of reason that the defense wants the AA to remain sealed is to protect the Morphew daughters.
I really feel for and understand the daughter’s are victims, absolutely. IMO, they are victims of their selfish Father taking their Mother away from them and my heart truly breaks for MM & MM. They might not have even realized the full brunt/impact of everything they’ve been through this past year yet. I’m sure they love their Father and personally, cannot even imagine being in their position. I don’t know whether I’d want to read the AA or not, it’s totally their decision to make. I hope they are ok, have some loving support and find their way to some counseling at some point, if they haven’t already.

At any rate, I’ve never heard of this being used as a reason/request to keep an AA sealed, at least not that I can recall from previous cases I’ve followed, and wondering a couple things.
Isn’t protecting victims usually the DA/state’s responsibility, as in, providing witness/victim’s advocates, etc.?
I’m wondering if this is a request BM’s made/demanded of his attorneys? because he doesn’t want his daughter’s to be able to read the ugly truth, and/or stall tactic on his/his team’s part, don’t want to contaminate future jury pool? Combination of all of the above???

I mean, isn’t it just delaying the inevitable as it will all be coming out in court at future trial. Unless of course, BM still thinks he’s going to beat this and be absolved/released on bond/bail, or something? Yeah, I don’t think that’s gonna happen. Since he’s charged with M1, it’s my understanding he’s not eligible for bail in state of CO. Please correct me if I’m wrong. Also, state’s evidence is going to be presented at the Preliminary hearing in August, so yeah, I’m somewhat baffled by the request and reason to keep the AA sealed.

IANAL, but as it stands right now, the Judge is considering the defense request/reasons, the legality of said request/reasons and making a decision on whether or not to unseal the AA before the Preliminary hearing in August, is that correct?

Forgive me if this post is all over the place, sleepless nights are starting to catch up with me.

All of the above IMHOO

#FindSuzanne
#BringSuzanneHome
#JusticeForSuzanne

 

[girlhasnoname]

Only speculating here, I've wondered what the motive behind this might be....

I think the Morphews left Indiana because of something BM was responsible for, ie bad business decision, money problems or an extramarital affair. Why else move with the girls in High School, Suzanne's health, etc.??

CO was going to be a 'new start' and I believe Suzanne found out he was up to the same ole' crap as he was in IN and threatened divorce and move back. Nobody leaves BM.

JMO

 

[MrsWatson]

Maybe some of our legal minds can weigh in, but what legal precedence could his defense team present to keeping the AA sealed? Just saying that it would be protecting the daughters, while sympathetic, isn't exactly a legal basis.

 

[Error505]

They had a price drop on the Indiana home which most likely contributed to the cash gap in my opinion.

There were several price drops, price increases, they were all over the place.
Looked like they were in a hurry, but also maybe a poor marketing plan or changing realtors.
26040 Cal Carson Rd, Arcadia, IN 46030 - realtor.com®
The failure of the IN home to sell timely probably had a huge effect on the cash needed to close CO home, not the price drop. IMHO. Had the IN home sold and closed prior to the CO move, there would be less need to borrow. I’d also wonder if BM could qualify for a jumbo mortgage considering he was starting a new business. Sometimes it’s difficult when your business isn’t established to qualify. Just my opinion and 2cents.
Screenshot attached is from the real estate link above
EBM typos from this typo Queen

 

[FromGermany1]

Just found something in my newsfeed:
Look for it on YT.
Guys use foam to lift and level concrete. Thought immediately of BM and his possible methods .....

 

[Error505]

Maybe some of our legal minds can weigh in, but what legal precedence could his defense team present to keeping the AA sealed? Just saying that it would be protecting the daughters, while sympathetic, isn't exactly a legal basis.

Im certainly not an attorney, but I agree with you @MrsWatson. Most of what’s in the AA will come out in preliminary hearing anyway which is in 2 months, correct? The things that won’t be revealed are what the defense will be successful in keeping out as evidence, right? Is he planning on waiving his prelim hearing? MOO

 

[MrsWatson]

Im certainly not an attorney, but I agree with you @MrsWatson. Most of what’s in the AA will come out in preliminary hearing anyway which is in 2 months, correct? The things that won’t be revealed are what the defense will be successful in keeping out as evidence, right? Is he planning on waiving his prelim hearing? MOO

I just think there is something in there that BM really really does not want made public.

Something absolutely damning in some way.

Who knows what it could be? I think BM was up to a lot of things on a few different fronts.

MOO