Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #18

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bbm
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Agreed.

It could have been anyone from the nephew of BM, TN --- to BM himself telling Suzanne's family to stay silent.

Tbh, I can't imagine LE telling her family they can't make a public plea for her safe return.
But if so, this is the first missing case I've heard of , where LE took such actions.

This is important -- imo -- as if it was someone outside of LE it would indicate someone's controlling the narrative and their control reaches even outside their own immediate family.
MOO
IMO, LE controlling the narrative would make more sense, especially if CBI and FBI are involved. Although, If it WERE BM and the family distrusts him, we’d probably have lots of leaks, hmmmmm!
 
I’ve been researching missing people, as you know,. Krystal Anne Reisinger, seems to have no real similarities to SM, other than missing in southern CO.
She went missing from Crestone, and it appears more of a drug culture case. However, this group she was involved w/ had ties to the Saguache area as well.
Could we have a BG who may not necessarily be a druggie, more of a drifter, fitting in w/ that culture, kinda here today, gone tomorrow.IMO
Yes a drifter, that's what I was thinking of. Saw her, what an opportunity and probably no struggle because she is thin and maybe even weak from cancer treatments. :(
 
I am hoping that if he is guilty, that the crime is not premeditated. That would potentially mean that more mistakes were made, and there were certain things that could not be erased.
As you say, perhaps a huge argument happened and he got very angry. Perhaps the initial crime was domestic violence, which he decided to cover up by murder.
Whether premeditated or not, I'm feeling that he has an indisputable alibi for his movements on Mother's Day. I speculate that LE is busy filling in his timeline for the two days prior. I also think he was very surprised that LE did not buy the Mother's Day bike ride story. Moo

BBM:

Agree with the entire contents of the above post.

Focusing specifically on the bolded point:

BM appears to be quite anxious about that bike, doesn't he?

First, there's "family spokesperson" TN coming out and saying that the bike had been found, the fact that LE hadn't made that info public, notwithstanding.

Next, we have "family spokesperson" TN exhorting the public on the FB page to "Ask the sheriff about the condition of the bike!" or however he worded that missive.

Finally, we see/hear BM on video showing TD the spot where her bike was allegedly found, what position it was in when found, and complaining that "10 people touched the bike," that the Sheriff's Department "had screwed everything up," "they shouldn't have touched it," "should have left it," etc.

The bike was a staged prop.

Someone intended for LE to latch onto that bike, and chase it all the way down the labyrinthine rabbit hole.

Clearly, something stopped LE from following that script.

Based on all of the above, I'd say there's every indication that the fact LE's maintained radio silence about the bike definitely has BM rattled.

JMO.
 
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Huh? Maybe I need more coffee . . .

I think BM would like this case to dry up and disappear.

If he can convince family and friends to hush up and not ask questions, all the better for him. And if he invokes an “LE directive” to do so, who, if they love and care for Suzanne, would not comply? (Hopefully by now, someone in Suzanne’s family, besides BM, is talking to LE.)

“Harming the case“ was the reason given to silence family and friends, and their silence was the desired goal.
I agree with you. I was supposing the he may not want people talking because negative information might come out about him. Moo
 
respectfully bolded and underlined by me
Again, with respect for all who are providing this link, this isn’t proof—to me, at least—that LE told Suzanne’s family not to talk about her case.
Apparently, SM’s family was told by someone that they shouldn’t talk about any information related to SM’s case. In my cynical and suspicious mind, that someone could be BM, relaying that supposed directive from LE to the family. (Would the family question him? And if he’s silent, then they have to be??)
Yes, I guess I’d like proof that LE themselves had a conversation with Suzanne’s family—her daughters, father, siblings, cousins, etc.—without BM involved. Because I know family and friends want to believe in his innocence, and that simple fact can allow for a lot of manipulation and supposition.
And the other thing I don’t understand is, even if family and friends don’t talk about the case details, does that mean no one talks about Suzanne? At all?

Ooh, what an interesting idea that it could be assumed by family and friends that they shouldn't speak because BM said it was what LE wanted!

I can't imagine that at least one of those people wouldn't directly contact LE and either ask if it was true or asked 'why', or asked for specifics such as "can't I just talk to _______ to get this out there?" Maybe trying to negotiate how they could help by asking the public for their help, or by just getting her name and face out there to remind people. I think they must be wondering the same things as people on this site.

I can't imagine all of them feel this way, but it's possible: no one wants to take a chance by speaking because a skilled interviewer or even a "very nice and sympathetic" reporter or journalist can relax someone into speaking about something they never wanted to talk about. It's too easy for some of us to let things slip. Skilled manipulation, grrr. BUT, not everyone is the same, so I still don't understand why no one (other than the occasional "anonymous" talking to non-msm) is talking to msm or even a single, specific and friendly journalist.

I understand that people are judgmental because no family or friends are making statements or giving interviews or making pleas, but adults generally make their own decisions. Either LE asked them not to speak and they're cooperating, or family and friends are making a choice to not speak and it might have nothing to do with whether or not a spouse may have asked them to keep schtum. It's just so hard for me to imagine that every single family member and friend has chosen not to speak unless they made that conscious choice.

It's not like there's a court order or credible threat of violence if they speak to media. I'm pretty sure we'd know about either one of those, but since everyone there is so quiet...

It's actually very impressive to me that so many people remain silent. Something's up.
 
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I’ve been researching missing people, as you know,. Krystal Anne Reisinger, seems to have no real similarities to SM, other than missing in southern CO.
She went missing from Crestone, and it appears more of a drug culture case. However, this group she was involved w/ had ties to the Saguache area as well.
Could we have a BG who may not necessarily be a druggie, more of a drifter, fitting in w/ that culture, kinda here today, gone tomorrow.IMO

RRBM

I keep seeing you mention BG. I've only slightly followed the Delphi case and I know the suspect is called Bridge Guy/BG. Are you trying to imply that that guy is somehow involved in this? Or does the BG stand for someone I've missed in Suzanne's case? It's very confusing to me.

TIA for your clarification.
 
I agree with you. I was supposing the he may not want people talking because negative information might come out about him. Moo
Yes, and despite his efforts, tidbits of his true nature have trickled out, however sparingly, both by family in IN via Crime Online and others through “alternate” media. Regardless, of whether he made SM disappear, his recent actions support the “not so nice” things said about him. He is a self absorbed individual, an “Ich Mensch,” as my mother would say. In BM’s world, he comes first. Life is about him, what he wants, what he needs. As long as you go along with his wishes, life is “good,” sort of, until you stand up to him and then I strongly suspect, it isn’t. That kind of control is malignant.

BBM

“The relative said they have never seen or heard about any specific issues in the Morphew’s marriage, and that the couple seemed happy. But they did indicate that Barry could be somewhat controlling.”

He’s been in charge of what happens for a long time,” they said.

“Barry always seemed to be a good guy and a supportive husband,” the relative said. “I’d be surprised if anything happened. But sometimes we don’t know people as well as we think we do.”

‘We’re in the dark’: Missing Suzanne Morphew’s family waits and worries two weeks after Colorado mom’s mysterious disappearance [EXCLUSIVE]

Well, it appears the relative KNEW he was controlling. I can only imagine what went on “behind closed doors!”
 
I have followed many cases and watch way too much tv so my initial thought was Barry did it since the husband very often is the guilty party. I hope for the sake of his girls that I'm wrong. However, he seemed anxious at the beginning to throw out scenarios - the bike, kidnapping, the mountain lion. If I were LE I would be thinking he was trying to point a finger anywhere but at himself, and I'd be wondering why.

Since at the beginning we were told he is controlling and has a temper, I thought that perhaps there was an argument, he lost his temper and accidentally killed her. I guess in my mind I like that idea more than the fact that it was a premeditated murder. I believe the bike was planted, there was no bike ride and no hit and run. When there's a hit and run, the person runs - they don't stop and take the person with them leaving a bike behind.

The fact that LE had the house for quite a long time and the FBI spent several days sifting for evidence at the job site, I think they know what happened and have much more information than we can imagine. I just wish they would share a little.
 
RRBM
I keep seeing you mention BG. I've only slightly followed the Delphi case and I know the suspect is called Bridge Guy/BG. Are you trying to imply that that guy is somehow involved in this? Or does the BG stand for someone I've missed in Suzanne's case? It's very confusing to me.
TIA for your clarification.

BG = Bad Guy :confused:
 
If I were a family member, but not part of the immediate family, I would probably follow the lead of those closest to SM. It would not be my place to speak out in the beginning. No one in the family came right out with a “BM is a monster” so I assume they thought he was an okay guy. It’s his wife, and then there are the children that are not making pleas.
Unless I suspected BM was involved immediately, I would respect his words regarding not speaking out. I might question it privately , but unless LE talked to me and expressed something different, I would wait. If I were SM’s sibling, I might say something if questioned by the Indiana press. If I were in Maysville helping with the search and seeing BM regularly, I might keep my mouth shut.
 
I have followed many cases and watch way too much tv so my initial thought was Barry did it since the husband very often is the guilty party. I hope for the sake of his girls that I'm wrong. However, he seemed anxious at the beginning to throw out scenarios - the bike, kidnapping, the mountain lion. If I were LE I would be thinking he was trying to point a finger anywhere but at himself, and I'd be wondering why.

Since at the beginning we were told he is controlling and has a temper, I thought that perhaps there was an argument, he lost his temper and accidentally killed her. I guess in my mind I like that idea more than the fact that it was a premeditated murder. I believe the bike was planted, there was no bike ride and no hit and run. When there's a hit and run, the person runs - they don't stop and take the person with them leaving a bike behind.

The fact that LE had the house for quite a long time and the FBI spent several days sifting for evidence at the job site, I think they know what happened and have much more information than we can imagine. I just wish they would share a little.
I agree and we ALL wish LE would share a little, but alas, they cannot. But that’s o.k., since they are busy as beavers building a dam of evidence against “you know who” and when it breaks, the amount of evidence that flows forth will astound us and drown the perp. How long that will take, I have no idea. Patience is a virtue I’m told and I’m working on mine :)
 
bbm
Bumping this post.
Agreed.

It could have been anyone from the nephew of BM, TN --- to BM himself telling Suzanne's family to stay silent.

Tbh, I can't imagine LE telling her family they can't make a public plea for her safe return.
But if so, this is the first missing case I've heard of , where LE took such actions.

This is important -- imo -- as if it was someone outside of LE it would indicate someone's controlling the narrative and their control reaches even outside their own immediate family.
MOO
IMO, LE controlling the narrative would make more sense, especially if CBI and FBI are involved. Although, If it WERE BM and the family distrusts him, we’d probably have lots of leaks, hmmmmm!
RRBM

I keep seeing you mention BG. I've only slightly followed the Delphi case and I know the suspect is called Bridge Guy/BG. Are you trying to imply that that guy is somehow involved in this? Or does the BG stand for someone I've missed in Suzanne's case? It's very confusing to me.

TIA for your clarification.
BAD GUY=BG I couldn’t be all Criminal minds, unsub, I’m open for suggestions?
I am only on my second case here, didn’t mean to be confusing, sorry?!
 
I don’t think we should assume SM was weak in any way. She was supposedly mountain biking.

49 and thin build doesn’t mean weak.

MOO
IMO, there was some degree of surveillance. My speculation is our Bad Guy saw her leave for ride, set up while she was on the trail, ambushed her on her way back, a little tired, but actually relaxed, on the home stretch.
 
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