Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #20

[oviedo]

They know it’s him, and they knew it was him very early on, I’m absolutely convinced of that.

The CBI and Feds would not play it this way otherwise. We’ve seen them far too often, and they’re too good not to have a good reason for how they handled all of this.

His alibi must have been complete trash, and his being in Denver didn’t let him off the hook at all.

So it’s a matter of evidence, and ultimately, time.

ITA
We wait
Jmo

 

[Dave F.]

Seriously...............everything that has been publicly done by LE is just good investigative police work. An arrest of BM does NOT seem imminent to me. His alibi is very simple and easily checked. We don't know the details but LE does. Just because LE hasn't publicly cleared anyone doesn't mean any particular person is still under suspicion. Again, not clearing anyone is admirable LE practice. 66 days with no arrest in sight is not unusual for a complex investigation. If BM murdered his wife in an fit of temper, or did it for money.......it would be a simple case. LE could get warrants, gather evidence, test evidence, get security camera video, and maybe get some good talkative witnesses and wrap it up. LE would NOT be releasing houses automobiles and even little diggy-thingies back to their owner. No body? Doesn't seem to be a problem in Colorado any more.
It's not happening. That indicates to me that this is a much more complex case and a much more complex investigation, perhaps even multi-state and multi location. It very well could be testing the vast resources of the federal government and of other states besides Colorado. We just don't know. We don't have a clue, yet. IMO

 

[branmuffin]

Maybe LE DID find something at the construction site. Maybe not a body or even body parts but something. They haven't identified a POI yet so do they have to provide the information?

 

[Topppps]

The CBI and Feds would not play it this way otherwise. We’ve seen them far too often, and they’re too good not to have a good reason for how they handled all of this.

Hey mass, love your posts. You think you could elaborate on this point a little, what makes you think they know it's Barry?

 

[FairIsle]

Hello MinorDetails. Thanks for your posts.

As an attorney, I agree with your statement regarding that “every once in a while an innocent person is convicted of a crime they do not commit.”

I cannot support the idea that BM is being treated as a suspect unjustly.

He is white, college educated, purportedly wealthy, and has had an attorney from the get -go. He does not fit the statistic. If anything, he is likely being treated much more favorably and justly than many, based on his demographics and legal representation. If he is convicted, justice will have been served.

IMO.

 

[Goldenseal]

To me, this picture tells the real story.

Man. Seeing that look on his face is . . . scary. And yes, this is a creepy pic.

 

[TKG]

Whatever. He's not guilty of anything IMO.

That’s a bold statement. What has you so fervently defending him? I still have not seen anything that substantiates your claim; although I’d love to understand your perspective.

 

[susiQ]

No KK yet.. there could be.

You're right, this could take a while to sift through. With no body and possibly an "verifiable" alibi LE will need lots of other connected dots.

I suspect another woman, but not one stupid enough to clean up SM‘s blood for him. If in fact there is one, LE would have determined that in the first week I’m sure. It certainly didn’t take them long to find KK. JMO

 

[MassGuy]

Hey mass, love your posts. You think you could elaborate on this point a little, what makes you think they know it's Barry?

Every single thing they have done, has him at the center.

When a woman riding a bike goes missing, it’s entirely possible that a random crime of opportunity occurred. In that case, law enforcement would quickly release an official poster, with a photo and detailed physical description.

They would follow this up with frequent press conferences.

Here, they immediately began handling this as if it was a homicide investigation. That tells me that they had not only compelling information to that effect, but nearly irrefutable evidence to that effect.

They didn’t pull out the abduction playbook, but the homicide one.

Since then, we’ve seen multiple searches of the residence, and an extensive search of a property her husband worked on.

You don’t go dig up someone’s property without a damn good reason, especially if it involves days of digging and sifting.

It also would involve a warrant, which would require probable cause.

They have evidence this man killed his wife. This is not a guess, or based on statistics. This evidence has allowed them to obtain warrants, and hopefully gather more evidence.

So they’re without a doubt looking at Barry

 

[Dave F.]

Maybe LE DID find something at the construction site. Maybe not a body or even body parts but something. They haven't identified a POI yet so do they have to provide the information?

The May 24th press release by CCSO is pretty precisely worded:
"Investigators searched several locations on the property; however, they were unable to make any connection to Suzanne Morphew’s case at this time."
May 24th, Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

 

[Minordetails]

Hello MinorDetails. Thanks for your posts.

As an attorney, I agree with your statement regarding that “every once in a while an innocent person is convicted of a crime they do not commit.”

I cannot support the idea that BM is being treated as a suspect unjustly.

He is white, college educated, purportedly wealthy, and has had an attorney from the get -go. He does not fit the statistic. If anything, he is likely being treated much more favorably and justly than many, based on his demographics and legal representation. If he is convicted, justice will have been served.

IMO.

I agree with you. I believe LE is treating BM as a suspect in a just manner. However, accusations of BM being an abusive father/husband are not fair, IMO, based on the information we currently have.

 

[Feistyomi]

They know it’s him, and they knew it was him very early on, I’m absolutely convinced of that.

The CBI and Feds would not play it this way otherwise. We’ve seen them far too often, and they’re too good not to have a good reason for how they handled all of this.

His alibi must have been complete trash, and his being in Denver didn’t let him off the hook at all.

So it’s a matter of evidence, and ultimately, time.

I respectfully disagree with your interpretation of the actions we have seen LE take.

 

[branmuffin]

The May 24th press release by CCSO is pretty precisely worded:
"Investigators searched several locations on the property; however, they were unable to make any connection to Suzanne Morphew’s case at this time."
May 24th, Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

I like those three little words at the very end "at this time."
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[Feistyomi]

They know it’s him, and they knew it was him very early on, I’m absolutely convinced of that.

The CBI and Feds would not play it this way otherwise. We’ve seen them far too often, and they’re too good not to have a good reason for how they handled all of this.

His alibi must have been complete trash, and his being in Denver didn’t let him off the hook at all.

So it’s a matter of evidence, and ultimately, time.

I respectfully disagree with your interpretation of the actions we have seen LE take.

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[Topppps]

Every single thing they have done, has him at the center.

When a woman riding a bike goes missing, it’s entirely possible that a random crime of opportunity occurred. In that case, law enforcement would quickly release an official poster, with a photo and detailed physical description.

They would follow this up with frequent press conferences.

Here, they immediately began handling this as if it was a homicide investigation. That tells me that they had not only compelling information to that effect, but nearly irrefutable evidence to that effect.

They didn’t pull out the abduction playbook, but the homicide one.

Since then, we’ve seen multiple searches of the residence, and an extensive search of a property her husband worked on.

You don’t go dig up someone’s property without a damn good reason, especially if it involves days of digging and sifting.

It also would involve a warrant, which would require probable cause.

They have evidence this man killed his wife. This is not a guess, or based on statistics. This evidence has allowed them to obtain warrants, and hopefully gather more evidence.

So they’re without a doubt looking at Barry

Very well said, thank you for the detailed explanation.

 

[Topppps]

I respectfully disagree with your interpretation of the actions we have seen LE take.

Care to elaborate? I think that Mass is right if they really considered her missing they would have done a lot of things differently. Like they havent had many press conferences or made posters of what she looks like. They even ask people to just hold their video footage. Their searches have been centered around him, and they need to have a search warrant to do so, and for that they need probably cause, which they must have a good reason to think he is their guy.

 

[Feistyomi]

Care to elaborate? I think that Mass is right if they really considered her missing they would have done a lot of things differently. Like they havent had many press conferences or made posters of what she looks like. They even ask people to just hold their video footage. Their searches have been centered around him, and they need to have a search warrant to do so, and for that they need probably cause, which they must have a good reason to think he is their guy.

Respectfully, everything has been discussed and rediscussed, I am sure everyone is tired of my rebuttals. I am tired of my rebuttals. But I do indeed have rebuttals for just about every item you mentioned, except those that are personal perceptions, everyone is entitled to their own.

It is possible that the case revolves around BM simply because he is the one closest to SM, anything involving SM would involve him, until...

I will just close with this, until the statistic is 100% of murdered women are killed by their spouse, there will be cases, committed by someone else.
If not BM, then who? That is the challenge, I continue to pursue.

Tonite, I am grumpy omi, my apologies.

 

[Feistyomi]

I agree with you. I believe LE is treating BM as a suspect in a just manner. However, accusations of BM being an abusive father/husband are not fair, IMO, based on the information we currently have.

You win my post of the nite award, nailed it!!!

 

[Madeleine74]

Well one thing's for sure. Whether people here agree or disagree on who is involved in SM's disappearance, how, why, and all of that, none of that is ultimately important in the big picture.

LE will keep doing their job, will keep investigating, and IMO will not give up even if the public thinks they have or will. My faith is on them getting to the truth, whichever way it goes.

IMO

 

[branmuffin]

Respectfully, everything has been discussed and rediscussed, I am sure everyone is tired of my rebuttals. I am tired of my rebuttals. But I do indeed have rebuttals for just about every item you mentioned, except those that are personal perceptions, everyone is entitled to their own.

It is possible that the case revolves around BM simply because he is the one closest to SM, anything involving SM would involve him, until...

I will just close with this, until the statistic is 100% of murdered women are killed by their spouse, there will be cases, committed by someone else.
If not BM, then who? That is the challenge, I continue to pursue.

Tonite, I am grumpy omi, my apologies.

You are entitled to your rebuttals and your POV.