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

[girlhasnoname]

I tend to think the surveillance started much earlier...say, May, 2020?

Absolutely, but they couldn't have watched him 24/7. After their meeting on April 5th, he knew he was caught IMO, and much more likely to flee than before.

 

[Lilypad13]

I'm confused, hoping someone can clarify - "we know that, but the prosecution doesn't know that". If the prosecution submitted the recording from the spypen as evidence. What doesn't the prosecution know about their own evidence?

Forgive me if this has already been answered down thread because I’m currently reading the new posts in order. My take on this was that she was being a little smart *** and meant that the defense thinks the prosecution knew they wouldn’t be able to hear the recording clearly and didn’t send the enhanced version on purpose or volunteer that it existed. But the defense found out about the enhanced version when reading another discovery document from the prosecution. I think she was saying it was a problem because they DID know about the enhancement but the pros didn’t know that they knew. In other words she was trying to call them out in front of the Judge for leaving it out on purpose. Like she was too smart and she busted them doing something underhanded to hinder the defense and that the prosecution were stupid for not realizing the enhanced recording was referenced in the discovery. IMO

 

[Knox]

Thinking back to what was said about the activity on Suzanne's facebook page. Remember the odd friend requests? Did we ever come to a solid conclusion on why that occurred? In light of some of this new information on electronic devices - some information is not available if you're not friends with another facebooker. Was he looking for information on certain people Suzanne may have communicated with? I'm still puzzled on how this fits into this case, as I'm convinced it wasn't Suzanne who did the friending.

 

[GordianKnot]

Also good from standpoint of possibly finding her remains. If he is concerned about death penalty might be incentive to bargain.

BBM:

BM won't have that as a worry at all, and his lawyers will assure him of that.

CO doesn't have the dp any more, and even if they did, the DA wouldn't seek it, because the current governor has already commuted the death sentences of the only 3 prisoners who were on death row when they changed the law.

BM's leathery skin is safe in that regard, and he knows it.
The DA doesn't have that bargaining chip.
Unfortunately.

Shame they didn't live in Texas.

JMO.

 

[Lilypad13]

I've wondered for a long time if Suzanne kept a journal and thought she may have done.

Me too! But if she kept an old school bound handwritten notebook type journal and Barry knew about it or found it after he murdered her then it was burned to ashes. Let’s hope she kept a secret online journal somewhere! That would be awesome!! A secret recording AND a journal…talk about Suzanne slapping him in his whole smug face!

 

[sunflowerchick]

Also good from standpoint of possibly finding her remains. If he is concerned about death penalty might be incentive to bargain.

No. Colorado doesn't pursue the DP and BM has likely been informed of this fact by his attorneys. He won't bargain anything.

 

[EggSalad]

Thinking back to what was said about the activity on Suzanne's facebook page. Remember the odd friend requests? Did we ever come to a solid conclusion on why that occurred? In light of some of this new information on electronic devices - some information is not available if you're not friends with another facebooker. Was he looking for information on certain people Suzanne may have communicated with? I'm still puzzled on how this fits into this case, as I'm convinced it wasn't Suzanne who did the friending.

I’m pretty big on my theory that BM logged into Facebook as SM on his phone. The purpose being to monitor any communications coming to SM after she was dead. And logging in on his device, pushed friend requests from his devices contacts to friends of SM.

I’ve also seen posters say that BM could have been acting as SM, and friending these people as a way to show she was still alive.

It could be both (or neither) but I think this is probably pretty close to what happened.

 

[Love Never Fails]

If the evidence on the pen is important to the state’s case, it would in turn be very important to Barry’s team.

They would need a high quality copy in order to start planning their defense.

It seems like it’s an important piece here, as the FBI apparently allowed a major witness to listen to it.

This is how I see it as well. So important to both sides and that the defense wants as clear a recording as possible to have it excluded as evidence.

 

[StarEyes]

Isn’t it? I can’t imagine recording someone or having them record me. It’s even weird to call a business and hear a voice say the call is being recorded. We are living in a dangerous world.

I had to start recording every time I left my apartment because my stalker was always around. He loved to catch me all alone and start talking about r*pe and stuff. I was TERRIFIED of him.

 

[Scootie98]

What a good question. I don't think they had quite enough probable cause until he talked to them in depth when they showed him those 26 exhibits <April 5th IIRC>.

I'm sure he denied certain things they then showed proof of, which got him caught in outright lies. I believe that solidified the probable cause for them.

And I agree with @Error505, that he was planning on making a run for it afterwards. I'm sure we'll find out he was under surveillance, especially after that meeting.

MOO

I tend to think the surveillance started much earlier...say, May, 2020?

No. Colorado doesn't pursue the DP and BM has likely been informed of this fact by his attorneys. He won't bargain anything.

not so sure he won't bargain....after all, his lawyers asked for M1 to be changed to M2, right? Much to still bargain for in terms of years. BM is in is 50s....he is surely wondering whether he will see freedom in his 60s? 70s? That won't happen with a sho nuff life sentence.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Ha! We’ll have to wait a couple weeks for the details. I’ve never heard of anything like this being involved in a case before, and I never would have imagined it would appear here.

I absolutely love your thought about Barry being the man they played it for. Hell, it could also be Barry on the recording itself!

They confronted him with 26 pieces of evidence during that meeting in April, and it makes perfect sense that they’d hit him with that as well. I can just picture him listening through headphones, his face turning ashen.

And the defense, well, they would certainly refer to Barry as a “very consequential witness.”

Eureka!

I’ve thought it was Barry. I would love to hear the thoughts of body language experts while watching his expressions during the tape and while reviewing the 26 pieces of evidence. And how did the FBI persuade BM to review the evidence with them? Whew! Bet they told him they wanted his input. Lol.

 

[Love Never Fails]

I had to start recording every time I left my apartment because my stalker was always around. He loved to catch me all alone and start talking about r*pe and stuff. I was TERRIFIED of him.

I’m so sorry. Those types don’t need to breathe our air.

 

[Lilypad13]

Thank you ALL so much for recapping yesterday’s hearing, especially for those of us in a time zone half way around the planet!
You’ve all already come up with brilliant ideas and theories I just have to put a couple of my own thoughts on the board; all MOO
1. WHATEVER IT WAS that BM had going on it was so so very DARK. I can’t help but think of the mention of the dark web that I believe CM mentioned on their podcast at one point, and although I don’t have a link, from memory I believe the word shocking was used and he did a shout out to LE to let them know if they had trouble accessing the dark web, they were happy to assist them.

2. How does a Kindle come into play as evidence? This one has me stumped, UNLESS among Suzanne's reading list was a “How to leave your Abusive Husband for Dummies” downloaded ?

3. Much respect to Suzanne who was certainly no Dummy. The World needs more Suzannes. What an absolute crying shame she just couldn’t get herself out of that house in time.

How to Leave Your Abusive Husband for Dummies! Lol It is such a crying shame as you said that even though Suzanne was clearly very smart and IMO planning her escape, she didn’t make it out in time. She knew she was in danger. That thought is haunting me now. So close…she was trying but she didn’t make it. This has happened to so many women because the most dangerous time is when an abusive spouse finds out you are going to leave them. It’s such a shame. If only she could go back in time and follow her gut and just get the **** out of that house and away from him no matter what it took. I think she was trying to gather evidence first and also protect her girls. She might have reached her breaking point and made up her mind that she was going to divorce Barry but she wanted to do things properly so as not to suddenly shake up their world. I can’t imagine how betrayed they are going to feel by their father when they find out what their mother went through right under their noses. And the guilt they will surely feel after they stood by Barry and supported him. I mean I don’t know them obviously but if they are human and loved their Mom how could they not have regrets? It’s just heart breaking.

 

[Lilypad13]

I had to start recording every time I left my apartment because my stalker was always around. He loved to catch me all alone and start talking about r*pe and stuff. I was TERRIFIED of him.

OMG I’m so sorry! What is wrong with these people?! What happens to someone to make them so crazy & evil?! SMH! That sounds VERY terrifying honey & I’m so glad you are safe now and hope he is in jail!

 

[Scootie98]

I’ve thought it was Barry. I would love to hear the thoughts of body language experts while watching his expressions during the tape and while reviewing the 26 pieces of evidence. And how did the FBI persuade BM to review the evidence with them? Whew! Bet they told him they wanted his input. Lol.

Seems to me if the FBI wants to talk to you...its very hard to say No.....

 

[Murphy1950]

This last hearing sure opened up a lot of interesting, fresh, unexpected conversation. Besides the routine Defense attorney’s shtick which we were expecting, the one phrase “Spy Pen” started the burn, followed by a fire. “Spy Pen” appeared here post#213, and since has pretty much generated over 500 posts in 24 hours. I am not particularly tech savvy; I had never heard of them until yesterday. I sure know what it is now. Could have been a birthday gift from, I don’t know...like from a BFF?

Putting it all together, I am most fascinated with the attorneys suggesting second degree charges. With that request, they might as well be saying Barry did it IMO. No body, no physical evidence as far as we know…the “no physical evidence” I believe was a comment by the defense attorney, but something resonated with them to admit she’s gone and Barry did it.

Maybe he threatened Suzanne and it recorded and added words to the effect “they will never find you,” something like that.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Also good from standpoint of possibly finding her remains. If he is concerned about death penalty might be incentive to bargain.

There is no death penalty in Colorado now.

 

[fcavanaugh]

I tend to think the surveillance started much earlier...say, May, 2020?

not so sure he won't bargain....after all, his lawyers asked for M1 to be changed to M2, right? Much to still bargain for in terms of years. BM is in is 50s....he is surely wondering whether he will see freedom in his 60s? 70s? That won't happen with a sho nuff life sentence.

RBBM
So according to IE early on in the hearing, she stated there’s no evidence Suzanne is even deceased, then a little later on as she’s whining and complaining turns around and asked the Judge to have the charges against her client dropped down to M2. In essence, she says Suzanne isn’t deceased and my client did nothing wrong (he didn’t do it), and oh btw Judge, we would like to request the charges be dropped down to M2 (he did it, but…), lol. I think his attorneys know darn well BM is guilty as sin and want the charges dropped to M2 for better chance of getting BM bonded out. So glad to hear the Judge say that Mr. Morphew will continue to be held without bail, as IMO, BM’s an extreme flight risk and I could almost see him pulling
a Fotis Dulos in lieu of going to prison for life.

As far as plea bargain dropping charges down and/or for lesser sentence, imo the DA is absolutely going to want BM to give up Suzanne’s remains’ location before agreeing to any such bargain. Not sure BM will be willing to give that info up, especially if she’s scattered (sorry). My guess is this is going to trial as I think BM in his extreme arrogance still thinks he can beat this, that his hot shot attorneys he’s paying beaucoup bucks for will get him off, using every trick in their playbook i.e., try to get evidence ruled inadmissible, discredit witnesses, discredit all LE involved etc., etc. I still believe/am confident that the DA has a strong case against BM and potential future jury will be smart, see right thru IE smoke and mirrors show, and send BM away to his new “cage”-prison, for the rest of his miserable life.

Despite the fact you weren’t physically on video at the hearing yesterday, and despite your attorney’s grandstanding smoke and mirrors,
WE (still) SEE YOU BARRY.

Justice is coming dear Suzanne.

IMHOO

#FindSuzanne
#BringSuzanneHome
#JusticeForSuzanne

ETA-clarity

 

[155etta]

I agree the Spy Pen recordings may not be meant to behoove Suzanne since the Defense so desperately wants a decent copy of the recordings. Why would Suzanne record matters that could harm her yet would help exculpate Barry in any fashion?

A few weeks ago, I predicted not everything in the investigation will be favorable to SM bc she's human to err as all of us can do. Why would there be a Spy Pen found with recordings of Suzanne and a male - who's not her husband - that the Defense seems eager to determine from decent video copies? What a wicked twist this Spy Pen may be.

If the spy pen was purchased and used by Barry to record Suzanne, wouldn't Barry make a big deal about it when she went missing? Wouldn't he make sure we all knew about it when he was pitching his theories about what happened to her? Wouldn't he have given it to LE back then and said, "You need to check this guy out" ? MOO.

 

[Love Never Fails]

Seems to me if the FBI wants to talk to you...its very hard to say No.....

You can absolutely say no.

But this is BM. He thought he had them all fooled with his mountain lion story so why not talk?