Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #64 *ARREST*

[Seattle1]

I think today's hearing was good in that it gave a glimpse of the type of info that might be contained in the AA -- but more importantly, why the AA is typically sealed by the Colorado Court until after the preliminary hearing. (BM was arrested/charged on information and complaint by LE, not by grand jury indictment).

I'm not worried about protecting the witnesses as much as I am about protecting the integrity of the ongoing investigation for a woman not yet recovered, and fairly prosecuting the person that disappeared her.

 

[Error505]

That just crossed my mind too. We have a spy pen recording god knows what, then the text to her sister, and an abrupt end to a conversation with a friend.

Just these things alone seem pretty damning for BM. Let’s hope there’s a plethora more to follow!

DA said they have “terabytes” when referring to evidence! MOO

 

[HongKongPhooey]

So, we know about the PPP loan for the fake 9 employees, so I have to wonder what else he was up to, that we haven't heard about yet, that maybe Suzanne did stumble across?

Whatever the heck it was, was a big deal enough to cause Suzanne to purchase a spy pen to record things. I mean, how bad does your home life have to be, to even begin to consider making such a purchase?

Or, how good does your escape plan need to be

 

[marylamby]

I sincerely hope not as that money should go to SM's daughters.

Whatever he and his wife accrued (thanks to the judge who deemed her incapacitated) is his until he dies, unless Suzanne specifically left her inheritance (what's left of or newly acquired by her father's passing) to her daughters.
I say bleed him dry, just in case he gets off. Although, I believe he has money hidden - ready for the relocation he was planning. I wonder if there's info relating to skipping town (country) in the AA.

 

[K9Enzo]

Speaking of search warrants - didn't the defense claim LE had a very broad and not defined SW? I don't know if it was actually said, but I assumed of the Morphew home?

Also, I don't think any of us are surprised by the daughters phones or devices being taken into evidence, correct? That seemed normal to me. IMO

 

[Diddian]

I don't think so. I can't imagine the prosecution wanting to bite off anything more than what they have bitten off in terms of charges....more charges are just more things they have to prove. Unless they withdraw the case and start all over with totally different charges. And I don't plan on taking bets on that.

If the charges relate to crimes in Indiana, it would not be this prosecutor who would be handling those. They'd be in an entirely different jurisdiction and would likely come later.

ETA: I should have said they'd be referred to LE in the appropriate jurisdiction and it would be up to LE and prosecutors there how and when to proceed on those.

 

[Error505]

Speaking of search warrants - didn't the defense claim LE had a very broad and not defined SW? I don't know if it was actually said, but I assumed of the Morphew home?

Also, I don't think any of us are surprised by the daughters phones or devices being taken into evidence, correct? That seemed normal to me. IMO

Yes, I heard the defense complaining about the “broad scope” of the SW and it was in reference to PumaPath home. That’s why LE spent 11 days there iirc. I have a feeling the “crime” was re-enacted at the home. Moo speculation

 

[Melsworld]

No cell phone of Suzanne's was mentioned, right? Someone's iPhone was mentioned though but I didn't catch who. Maybe it was Barry's & / or the girls?

 

[TKG]

Speaking of search warrants - didn't the defense claim LE had a very broad and not defined SW? I don't know if it was actually said, but I assumed of the Morphew home?

Also, I don't think any of us are surprised by the daughters phones or devices being taken into evidence, correct? That seemed normal to me. IMO

They used the term "vast" and the number of devices taken from the home was 12. This was what I heard.

 

[GordianKnot]

You had it right the first time I think. This star witness is a male.

I hope it’s GD, as he’s probably the most credible person inside Barry’s circle.

Could this star witness not be some type of professional SM had consulted, like, say, a divorce lawyer, estate lawyer, financial advisor, etc.?

Alternatively, could this star witness be an FBI expert in digital forensic analysis?

I mean, I know GD knows more about this stuff than anybody, on account of his 400 tours, but still.

I think BM might have been suspicious that SM was doing some independent planning.

I really don't think SM purchased any spy pen.

That smacks of being exactly the type of devious, underhanded thing BM would do.

JMO.

 

[Diddian]

Yes, I heard the defense complaining about the “broad scope” of the SW and it was in reference to PumaPath home. That’s why LE spent 11 days there iirc. I have a feeling the “crime” was re-enacted at the home. Moo speculation

Frustrating that BM's defense attorneys can refer to the "broad scope" of the SW as an indicator evidence should be excluded without any reference to the basis the judge used to approve that warrant. A judge approved the warrant (incl. the scope) on the basis of evidence presented as probable cause for the search.

Why not just release the SW and allow us all to see whether that judge was reasonable in approving the scope or not?

 

[TKG]

No cell phone of Suzanne's was mentioned, right? Someone's iPhone was mentioned though but I didn't catch who. Maybe it was Barry's & / or the girls?

They identified a kindle, a dell computer, an apple computer, MM and MM's phones respectively and BM's phone. They also reference later in the hearing MG's phone. They did not say they found her phone at PP home, just that it was also evidence in addition to the 12 devices from the home.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Could this star witness not be some type of professional SM had consulted, like, say, a divorce lawyer, estate lawyer, financial advisor, etc.?

I mean, I know GD knows more about this stuff than anybody, on account of his 400 tours, but still.

I think BM might have been suspicious that SM was doing some independent planning.

I don't think SM purchased any spy pen.

That smacks of something BM would do.

JMO.

Ooooooh what a good thought GK. I wonder if they'd be allowed to testify to what they heard on the recordings, if they are not completely recoverable?

 

[Love Never Fails]

Haaaaaa. She wants bond as her first shot.

Second shot is reducing charge to second degree murder.

I love “airballs.”

Hmmm. Tells me she knows he is guilty.

 

[Seattle1]

I predict we hear these types of allegations from BM's defense for the next 18 + months! Tweet of the Day:

Replying to
@LaurenScharfTV
"There is a difference between that you are not providing the discovery versus them not able to retrieve the discovery you provide," Judge Murphy said.

9:54 AM · Jul 22, 2021

 

[Momofthreeboys]

By suggesting reduced charge to Second degree, did Defense suggest BM is responsible for Suzanne’s murder, just not premeditated? Wth? Moo

No....I think they are strategically saying that they don't feel the prosecution has what they need to get the Murder 1 charge. But of course.....their entire job is to poke holes. They aren't offering Barry up on a platter at any cost is my feeling at least right now with Murder 1.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Can we discuss everyone's thoughts on this mention from the defense?

Yup. I caught that.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Yes, I heard the defense complaining about the “broad scope” of the SW and it was in reference to PumaPath home. That’s why LE spent 11 days there iirc. I have a feeling the “crime” was re-enacted at the home. Moo speculation

Reminds of the searches of Kelsey Berreth's condo. They searched initially and then went back and searched again after they had testimony from KK of her murder there.

 

[Gigi3]

Ooooooh what a good thought GK. I wonder if they'd be allowed to testify to what they heard on the recordings, if they are not completely recoverable?

I absolutely think this consequential witness will testify as to what was on this recording! JMO

 

[CGray123]

Spy pen? In many states you have to notify an individual if you are going to make an audio recording of them.

In Colorado, one party to a communication can record other parties or consent to such recording. If there is no such consent, the conduct is criminal:

Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-9-303. Wiretapping prohibited - penalty

(1) Any person not a sender or intended receiver of a telephone or telegraph communication commits wiretapping if he:

(a) Knowingly overhears, reads, takes, copies, or records a telephone, telegraph, or electronic communication without the consent of either a sender or a receiver thereof or attempts to do so; (BBM)