Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #21

[OldCop]

That’s such a vast area. If he didn’t have his phone on, and traveled in a vehicle that couldn’t be tracked, then the odds are stacked against law enforcement.

I think he made a ton of mistakes, which is why law enforcement didn’t buy the bike ride story.

They were on to him right away, and the only logical explanation I can come up with, is they caught him in a massive lie, or learned something incredibly incriminating.

I agree with all of this. I think one of Barry’s problems was that he was so sure that LE would immediately follow the bike trail (pun intended), that they wouldn’t even consider looking at his alibi, digital footprints, or anything else that might point in his direction as the person who disappeared her.

 

[TKG]

Exactly. The only way you will change my mind about anything, is if you present a coherent argument based on the facts.

“I don’t believe BM harmed Suzanne because they looked like the perfect family in their Facebook photos,” ain’t gonna cut it.

ITA 100%!!!

 

[AbigailHobbs]

I agree with all of this. I think one of Barry’s problems was that he was so sure that LE would immediately follow the bike trail (pun intended), that they wouldn’t even consider looking at his alibi, digital footprints, or anything else that might point in his direction as the person who disappeared her.

I think BM has issues with self-awareness. I do have to wonder if LE knew of him personally and some of his behaviors or interactions gave them immediate doubt. Like maybe they know of personal problems such as quick to temper or drinks too much and is an angry drunk. Just speculation obviously, but I have to imagine that a tiny town with a larger than life BM gets talked about with locals

 

[Seattle1]

I think BM has issues with self-awareness. I do have to wonder if LE knew of him personally and some of his behaviors or interactions gave them immediate doubt. Like maybe they know of personal problems such as quick to temper or drinks too much and is an angry drunk. Just speculation obviously, but I have to imagine that a tiny town with a larger than life BM gets talked about with locals

Great post. To your speculation of BM in the small town, I'm adding an insider coming forward immediately, is what put the wheels in motion-- including search dogs within hours of SM reported missing. MOO

 

[al66pine]

Source of BM's 'Alibi?'

....AFAIK, the public has never been told what he told LE about where he was on Sunday, or that his alibi fell apart.We know there was some conflicting into at first about him either being in Denver for firefighter training, or for work, but it's never been cleared up, where that info came from.

@Ontario Mom Briefly I don't think we/the public heard an alibi directly from BM, except possibly in youtuber's vid (on/near bike trail; 25+ min clip; TD? pseudo-secret interview?), which may/may not have been the same alibi BM gave LE. Could be misremembering, I could be wrong.

1. "the public has never been told what he told LE about where he was on Sunday" bbm
AFAIK, LE did not publicly release what BM told them, as alibi/his Sunday whereabouts.
IIRC, nephew gave one version of 'alibi' which nephew was told (presumably/I azz-ume) by BM.
On ^ (TD?) youtuber vid, did BM give him a direct response? On non-answer?
BM may have told ea of ^ three a different version. Also possible that nephew or youtuber understood/repeated BM's alibi differently from what BM actually said.
As you said, @Ontario Mom - LE did not publicly release info re purported alibi.

2. Agreeing, LE did not publicly announce BM's alibi (training, landscape?) fell apart/was bogus.
my 2 cts.

 

[LietKynes]

Except it wasn't posted as speculation.

Yes, I know.
I was agreeing with you.

Posting as fact needs a link so the rest of us can peruse the source.
Since we're a nosy bunch of sleuthers.

Speculation alert : The search itself is a question in my mind and stands out; and the use of the sifters heightened my interest.
I doubt they were looking for a body but did a penetrating scan show anomalies under the concrete that shouldn't be there ?
LE haven't said they found zilch.
Nothing to connect to the case, perhaps.

To clarify : Meant to say the dig was connected to the case, in that LE had a reason for breaking up the foundation.

Or testing was done that hasn't come back yet ?

Is it possible that LE will say in essence--"Nothing to see here." when in actuality they haven't ruled a specific location/evidence out yet ?
I think they dug there for a good reason.
And we have no idea who was at the site early in the a.m., but I'm doubtful it was employees getting an early start well before daylight.
MOO

 

[LietKynes]

Great post. To your speculation of BM in the small town, I'm adding an insider coming forward immediately, is what put the wheels in motion-- including search dogs within hours of SM reported missing. MOO

bbm
Care to speculate ?

A close friend that LE are keeping under wraps for now ?
A friend of the daughter's ?
A neighbor who noticed something 'off' ?
Imo.

 

[Seattle1]

bbm
Care to speculate ?

A close friend that LE are keeping under wraps for now ?
A friend of the daughter's ?
A neighbor who noticed something 'off' ?
Imo.

With more than two months behind us, I believe SM had a confidant. Probably a good reason why we know next to nothing about her family. And it's working perfectly. JMO

 

[Seattle1]

Wish I was as smart as you.

Aw shucks...

 

[al66pine]

Search Warrants.

...
Does search warrant prove a person is guilty?
I understand standards for LE, but aren’t they sometimes given tips that turn out to be false?
Do ALL search warrants produce evidence?
If no evidence produced, would they be repeated?...

@Feistyomi sbm Virtually every day I learn something new on WebSleuths; glad you are curious and want to learn. You've already received some info on SW's & a good link from our knowledgeable Seattle1 (TY @Seattle1).

Some links, if you're inclined to read more, if/as you have time. Others may have more suggestions.
Search warrant - Wikipedia (sections re US law)
What Are Your Fourth Amendment Rights | ExpertLaw
Fourth Amendment - U.S. Constitution - FindLaw
Annotation 2 - Fourth Amendment - FindLaw (esp re Prob/Cause)
Fruit of the poisonous tree - Wikipedia (sec. re US law) re importance of LE properly obtaining lawful SW, because if they don't, evd they find seize in that search is or can be excluded/not used as evd at trial, so more likely defendant will be found not guilty)

Good news: you don't have to memorize any passages. And no test. Hope ^ helps.

 

[swedeheart]

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[gitana1]

No. I’ve reached my conclusion based on the way this case is being handled. Using every recent high profile Colorado case as an example, and knowing how the CBI and FBI operate; it’s clear which way the wind is blowing:

They never handled it as an abduction.

Every single thing they have done has BM as the primary focus.

The silence from LE.

Basically, “logical reasoning.”

Many of us have repeated that over and over

 

[kkdj]

With more than two months behind us, I believe SM had a confidant. Probably a good reason why we know next to nothing about her family. And it's working perfectly. JMO

This is what I think too.

 

[Tate123]

I think you can get DNA from purge fluid.

I'll take your word for it as I'm too scared to google "purge fluid"

 

[Madeleine74]

I'll take your word for it as I'm too scared to google "purge fluid"

"Purge" is fluid leaving the body as a result of postmortem decomposition. It doesn't happen immediately after death, more like a few days or so, if a body is not preserved to slow down or stop decomp.
Source: following cases for 25+ years you learn things.

 

[Deleted member 102539]

If there was one person that you wish Lauren could interview, who would it be?

The mistress, IF there is one, or the ex-mistress.

 

[Fireflize]

With more than two months behind us, I believe SM had a confidant. Probably a good reason why we know next to nothing about her family. And it's working perfectly. JMO

^^^^^
Yes

 

[DizzyB]

It’s Wednesday aka Lauren Scharf story day (we hope!!)

 

[DizzyB]

"Purge" is fluid leaving the body as a result of postmortem decomposition. It doesn't happen immediately after death, more like a few days or so, if a body is not preserved to slow down or stop decomp.
Source: following cases for 25+ years you learn things.

We had an insurance claim where the Carrier was arguing that purge is not a covered peril. I won’t go into details beyond the fact that purge can do a lot of damage.

 

[Poedelini]

It’s Wednesday aka Lauren Scharf story day (we hope!!)

Yes i would love to hear about Suzanne.