Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #34

[Hoosierfan72]

CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Salida, Colorado

PRESS RELEASE

September 10, 2020

Today marks the 4 month anniversary when Suzanne Morphew was reported missing.

Since that initial report the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with CBI, FBI and the 11th Judicial District in an intensive investigation to find Suzanne Morphew.

In this investigation resources were called in to assist with numerous searches. These resources have included Chaffee SAR South and North, The Colorado Department of Corrections S.O.R.T Team, the CBI Crime Scene Investigation Team, FBI Evidence Response Team, Chaffee County Combined Tactical Team, Salida Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Salida Police Department, Buena Vista Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team, Colorado State Patrol, El Paso County SAR Dog Team, Fremont County SAR Dog Team, Reach Air Medical Service, FBI Aviation Support Team, Necro Search International, Elizabeth Police Dog Team, Colorado Department of Corrections East Canon Tracking Team and the SAR Board of Colorado, which includes numerous SAR teams from around the state.

These above resources have contributed to numerous foot searches, Air Aviation searches and mapping, underwater imaging, dive team searches, several search dogs which includes air scent, tracking and HR Dogs. We have used numerous Drones for searches in several different areas.

We continue to follow leads and tips as well as develop information and have not limited our search areas to one particular location. With this we are planning another law enforcement search in the near future.

Our investigation team continues to work closely with one another and is committed 100% to this endeavor.

We continue to field tips and follow up on all information through our dedicated tip line as well as by way of interviews.

Our investigation team has made it a priority to remind the public of Suzanne and her disappearance and with todays 4 month anniversary we are once again contacting the public. We are handing out flyers with Suzanne’s picture and information in hopes of more public awareness.

Our sole purpose is to either find Suzanne or determine the cause of her disappearance.

Our investigative team would like nothing more than to disseminate information to the public in regards to our progress in this process however in any open investigation we cannot divulge any information as it puts the integrity of the investigation at risk.

With this we ask the public to focus on Suzanne Morphew and encourage once again anyone who has information to please call our dedicated tip line at 719-312-7530.

Thanks You

John A. Spezze

Chaffee County Sheriff

Interesting timing - though I believe they have released other PRs at these landmark dates since she was reported missing, so maybe it was planned.

Does anyone else read a bit of a message to AM in this? That was my first reaction to all of the details about the searching they have done - that there's an implication that the professionals have already likely searched wherever AM might send volunteers...... Maybe not, but that was my take..... JMO

 

[MassGuy]

I actually forgot today was the 4 month anniversary of Suzanne being reported missing. If Barry is serious about this mountain lion theory, perhaps he could make an offering in the form of Sheba cat food. I think that brand is fitting, as the commercial stars an apparently sociopathic mom who only cares about her cats and not her injured son.

“Mom I fell.”

“There’s bandages in the cabinet” [strokes cat].

“I’m bleeding.”

“Grab two.”

 

[Love Never Fails]

CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Salida, Colorado

PRESS RELEASE

September 10, 2020

Today marks the 4 month anniversary when Suzanne Morphew was reported missing.

Since that initial report the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with CBI, FBI and the 11th Judicial District in an intensive investigation to find Suzanne Morphew.

In this investigation resources were called in to assist with numerous searches. These resources have included Chaffee SAR South and North, The Colorado Department of Corrections S.O.R.T Team, the CBI Crime Scene Investigation Team, FBI Evidence Response Team, Chaffee County Combined Tactical Team, Salida Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Salida Police Department, Buena Vista Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team, Colorado State Patrol, El Paso County SAR Dog Team, Fremont County SAR Dog Team, Reach Air Medical Service, FBI Aviation Support Team, Necro Search International, Elizabeth Police Dog Team, Colorado Department of Corrections East Canon Tracking Team and the SAR Board of Colorado, which includes numerous SAR teams from around the state.

These above resources have contributed to numerous foot searches, Air Aviation searches and mapping, underwater imaging, dive team searches, several search dogs which includes air scent, tracking and HR Dogs. We have used numerous Drones for searches in several different areas.

We continue to follow leads and tips as well as develop information and have not limited our search areas to one particular location. With this we are planning another law enforcement search in the near future.

Our investigation team continues to work closely with one another and is committed 100% to this endeavor.

We continue to field tips and follow up on all information through our dedicated tip line as well as by way of interviews.

Our investigation team has made it a priority to remind the public of Suzanne and her disappearance and with todays 4 month anniversary we are once again contacting the public. We are handing out flyers with Suzanne’s picture and information in hopes of more public awareness.

Our sole purpose is to either find Suzanne or determine the cause of her disappearance.

Our investigative team would like nothing more than to disseminate information to the public in regards to our progress in this process however in any open investigation we cannot divulge any information as it puts the integrity of the investigation at risk.

With this we ask the public to focus on Suzanne Morphew and encourage once again anyone who has information to please call our dedicated tip line at 719-312-7530.

Thanks You

John A. Spezze

Chaffee County Sheriff

Hmmm. The Sheriff didn’t mention the upcoming search coordinated by AM, but yet said LE are planning another search. In most PC’s or news releases I have heard or seen, LE usually includes family. Yet he doesn’t mention Suzanne’s family. Why?

When he mentions all the resources that have been involved in this case, you would think more information could have been shared with the public. Even in small amounts. What a strange press release.

 

[JosieMae]

Re BBM

Me too. It does not take an entire day Sunday to get your workers checked into a room. In fact it should not take any of his time as they are the ones checking in.

So what exactly was he doing all day Sunday before he decided he needed to start the drive home?

Cleaning a big cooler in the bathtub with bleach. Then waiting for the phone for ring.

IMO.

 

[Knox]

RSBM
Not exactly a valid question, but not your fault. When we discuss something it is usually much later as it takes awhile to make MSM, if and when it ever does. The note was posted on SM the very next day as I recall....and she claimed to have called the tip line. I can tell you for a fact..it was Aug 13th when I had a post deleted for referencing said note as it still wasn't MSM.

Thank you, I imagine LE followed up on that tip in a timely manner.

 

[RumorMonger]

I believe LE already has enough to charge him.
JMO

@Minordetails
Interesting. What makes you believe so? And if you're right, why not do it? How does the placeholder DA factor into your thinking, if at all?

 

[Love Never Fails]

Interesting timing - though I believe they have released other PRs at these landmark dates since she was reported missing, so maybe it was planned.

Does anyone else read a bit of a message to AM in this? That was my first reaction to all of the details about the searching they have done - that there's an implication that the professionals have already likely searched wherever AM might send volunteers...... Maybe not, but that was my take..... JMO

That’s my read as well. It’s like he doesn’t appreciate AM coming in with volunteers. At all. Guess he expects family to sit on their hands and do nothing. If that’s the case, BM is happily doing just that.

 

[DizzyB]

I’m curious what the PE guys think of the latest press release. Being on that side of things, do they feel this was put out as it marks another month since Suzanne went missing? Was it gussied up with additional details of all search teams involved because they were a little peeved about getting called out? Did the mayor call and complain that they looked bad? Or is this just standard fare?

 

[MassGuy]

Interesting timing - though I believe they have released other PRs at these landmark dates since she was reported missing, so maybe it was planned.

Does anyone else read a bit of a message to AM in this? That was my first reaction to all of the details about the searching they have done - that there's an implication that the professionals have already likely searched wherever AM might send volunteers...... Maybe not, but that was my take..... JMO

I was actually expecting a press release today, as they have distributed one every month on this date, if I recall.

I think they were merely trying to show how much they have done, and not responding to Andy. The other releases have been similar in nature.

 

[RumorMonger]

One thing that makes me nervous is that AM asked LE if there was any evidence of a struggle in the house and they said, “no.” This is exactly why this morning I started worrying that they don’t have physical evidence.

@happyday Sorry, I'm falling behind. I know "this morning" was a few days ago but I'm still curious, what changed that you so recently started worrying about a lack of physical evidence?

 

[K9Enzo]

Hmmm. The Sheriff didn’t mention the upcoming search coordinated by AM, but yet said LE are planning another search. In most PC’s or news releases I have heard or seen, LE usually includes family. Yet he doesn’t mention Suzanne’s family. Why?

When he mentions all the resources that have been involved in this case, you would think more information could have been shared with the public. Even in small amounts. What a strange press release.

My takeaway, he made it a point to say a future search will be conducted by LE. To me, that means not side by side or supporting any private search. IMO, he was being a bit diplomatic. IMO

 

[LietKynes]

He said they met face to face on Saturday. I don’t believe we know where, or exactly when this meeting occurred.

Agreed it's important to know when/what time as this could tighten up the timeline for when Suzanne was no more.
I'm thinking that LS' questions were much more to provoke a response from BM and not LE ?

BM could very well lash out again to LS re. LE and reveal even more information.
As he's already 'explained' more than was necessary.

I almost wish LS would ask BM-- "So, tell us, BM, how do you know for certain that at least 10 LE officers handled that bike ? Were you there when it was found ?
How did you know to tell TD which way the wheel was facing , and then you suddenly stopped ?
Why did you stop yourself ?

Because we're still pretty much in the dark ourselves.
It's not just LE not telling you anything.
You know more, because you were there, right ?"
Etc.
I know, wishful thinking ....
MOO

 

[Knox]

CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Salida, Colorado

PRESS RELEASE

September 10, 2020

Today marks the 4 month anniversary when Suzanne Morphew was reported missing.

Since that initial report the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has joined forces with CBI, FBI and the 11th Judicial District in an intensive investigation to find Suzanne Morphew.

In this investigation resources were called in to assist with numerous searches. These resources have included Chaffee SAR South and North, The Colorado Department of Corrections S.O.R.T Team, the CBI Crime Scene Investigation Team, FBI Evidence Response Team, Chaffee County Combined Tactical Team, Salida Fire Department Swift Water Rescue Team, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Salida Police Department, Buena Vista Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team, Colorado State Patrol, El Paso County SAR Dog Team, Fremont County SAR Dog Team, Reach Air Medical Service, FBI Aviation Support Team, Necro Search International, Elizabeth Police Dog Team, Colorado Department of Corrections East Canon Tracking Team and the SAR Board of Colorado, which includes numerous SAR teams from around the state.

These above resources have contributed to numerous foot searches, Air Aviation searches and mapping, underwater imaging, dive team searches, several search dogs which includes air scent, tracking and HR Dogs. We have used numerous Drones for searches in several different areas.

We continue to follow leads and tips as well as develop information and have not limited our search areas to one particular location. With this we are planning another law enforcement search in the near future.

Our investigation team continues to work closely with one another and is committed 100% to this endeavor.

We continue to field tips and follow up on all information through our dedicated tip line as well as by way of interviews.

Our investigation team has made it a priority to remind the public of Suzanne and her disappearance and with todays 4 month anniversary we are once again contacting the public. We are handing out flyers with Suzanne’s picture and information in hopes of more public awareness.

Our sole purpose is to either find Suzanne or determine the cause of her disappearance.

Our investigative team would like nothing more than to disseminate information to the public in regards to our progress in this process however in any open investigation we cannot divulge any information as it puts the integrity of the investigation at risk.

With this we ask the public to focus on Suzanne Morphew and encourage once again anyone who has information to please call our dedicated tip line at 719-312-7530.

Thanks You

John A. Spezze

Chaffee County Sheriff

So they have used HR dogs, good to know!!!

So will the search in the "near future" coordinate with Andy's search later this month?

Maybe the anniversary of Suzanne's disappearance and the criticism from Lauren prompted this most lengthy update

 

[EggSalad]

Yeah, but when exactly on Saturday afternoon, and where specifically in Salina?

That’s important, as I believe Suzanne was murdered in the early afternoon.

My guess would be that JP was working and BM went to a job site to offer someone there money to help him with that “Broomfield project”. But that would be interesting info to know when and where.

 

[happyday]

I actually forgot today was the 4 month anniversary of Suzanne being reported missing. If Barry is serious about this mountain lion theory, perhaps he could make an offering in the form of Sheba cat food. I think that brand is fitting, as the commercial stars an apparently sociopathic mom who only cares about her cats and not her injured son.

“Mom I fell.”

“There’s bandages in the cabinet” [strokes cat].

“I’m bleeding.”

“Grab two.”

Hee hee that commercial is too funny. One time my 10 year old daughter was carrying our cat down the stairs and fell. They both went sprawling and I ran toward them and yelled, OH MY GOD THE CAT! And scooped up the kitty. My daughter was amused and really mad at the same time. It was a bad mom moment, I’ll admit. But daughter was clearly fine.

 

[citygirl]

I agree, from all we do know, I think she was deceased not long after her chat with her friend abruptly ended.
JP placing BM in Salida on that afternoon is rather interesting.
What will be even more interesting will be his (BM's) banking info, cell activity (and SM's as well) and gps data and various surveillance video footage of BM in Salida and anywhere else he was, that Saturday afternoon/evening.
Where did he make purchases?
Is he on surveillance at that store?
What did he purchase?
Did he google anything?
Text/call anyone?
Where was his phone pinging that day?
Where was SM's phone pinging?
Same towers? Same times?
Where does his GPS have him that day/evening?

I do believe this is where the real timeline starts.

jmo

Which underlines all that LE has to sift through and analyze.
MOO.

 

[ivegotthemic]

okay so i wasnt going to be this guy, but i am this guy so why fight it? First I want to say everyone entitled to their own opinion and I respect everyone's thoughts. Im merely the provider of adult missing person cases data. So to graduate we have to write a 10,000 word research paper on a topic. I chose adult missing persons cases (and imo its on the same level of one of picassos paintings) ive looked at the law, and policy, and just as general rule LE doesnt not care about adult missing persons, and legally they have no obligation to. (now this varies state to state and jurisdiction to jurisdiction.) but at the federal level theres not a single law that requires LE to investigate adult missing persons over the age of 21.

Adults can and are allowed to leave if they want so their not considered high priority. LE has to take the report when its filed (its illegal for them to make you wait to file, no law prevents it) HOWEVER theres no procedures or legal standards that require them to take action. It usually gets pushed off a few days to see if the person shows up. This is the worst possible things that can happen because the first 48 hours after someone goes missing are the most important. statically if they arent found within that time frame they are likely dead and whats worse is wait to start the investigation causes important evidence to be lost or ruined (ie the preservation of a crime scene) . The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) reports over 600,000 people are reported missing each year and thankfully a majority of these are solved but Adult individuals over the age of 21, accounted for roughly 48,642, or 56 percent, of current open missing person cases. I mean how many missing persons do we hear about a year? a few dozen maybe? but the reality is at any given time in thiss country their are 48,642 missing adults and a majority of them arent being looked for.

The media coverage in SM's case is probably falling with the top 2% of all adult missing person cases. (and im in no way saying it shouldnt be, no person deserves to be forgotten, every person deserve this much coverage but its just an impossibility) Most missing perons get to mention a few times on the news and get a few article but that it. And sadly the data shows these spots are typically reserved for upper-middle class/middle class white men and women from good families. It your poor, if your a person of color, if youve ever done a drug or made a mistake your cases is statically proven to get much less coverage AND when these cases are covered the media speaks about the victims in a way that suggest their choices lead to the situation (aka they are less worthy of finding) which leads LE and the community, in general, to feel less of a sense or urgency to find them. White women, however, are categorically described as victims in need of rescue

LE is not required to federally report adult missing persons to NCIC, or ViCAP, or to submit DNA to codic. this is left up to the states to handle and unfortunately, that can mean theres inconsistency in procedures and theirs no real consequence to the LE agency if they forget. Adults dont get Amber alerts,the programs establish by non-profits are less funded and well put together then the resources provided to le and family members of adult missing persons. , and their case as a whole are not prioritized as much as other crimes. LE is usually so busy they just dont have the time or resources to continue making these cases a priority long term and they have no model or roadmap for how to best utilize what they do have. so sadly alot of people just get forgotten. IMO its not right, these families deserve answers and no one, and i mean no one deserves to just be forgotten. However, given the limitations of the current system, these are unfortunate realities. Im really not okay with, im horrified acually and its like a lesser known secret that this happens pretty often. The cases that keep LE attention over time are usually only done so as a result of a loved one that resfuses to give up.

All that being said I have no idea what LE has done in SMs case or how through they were, but I can tell you they took the case seriously and they acted right away. Thats invaluable to finding SM and ensuring evidence is collected and sadly there are a decent amount of agencies that dont feel that same sense of urgency when they get a report. I know theyve gotten multiple warrants and they've conduct multiple searches and their working with the support of the FBI. Their taking this case seriously, following up on leads. There behavior reflects that their acting with SMs best interest in mind. We probably wont know how much hey did do or if more could have been done for a while, but there not giving up on SM. Thee not letting her become an afterthought and to me thats significant because unfortunately that doesnt happen or most missing people. SM absolutely deserve the attention. and these should be standard operating procedures but for a variety of reasons their not. and every one is 100% justified in being frustrated, logically is seems impossible that theres nothing they can share or that theres no way the public can help, but their working every day on this cases and for that fact alone I believe, at least for now their actions have earned the benefit of the doubt and IMO There are over 40,000 other missing person case sitting in some officer gathering dust and being ignored that back that up.

Its still frustrating AF but i think if we look at SMs case in terms of how adult missing person cases are handled across the country, LE in this cases is doing pretty good (and i by no means am criticizing LE there are a variety of factors at play here often well out of the investigator's hands Now I know what your thinking, isnt still doing their job the bare minimum they should be doing? heck yeah, its sad and we absolutely need reforms here but the current acceptable standard nationwide is much much lower. I personally find this to be appalling and cleary its an issue im passionate about. I hope i didnt come of preachy, not at all my intent just wanted to highlight the extremely depressing realities. sorry for bringing mood ruining vibe I just thought it might be helpful to have context as to wildly inadequate laws and procedures thank you for coming to my ted talk

 

[happyday]

@happyday Sorry, I'm falling behind. I know "this morning" was a few days ago but I'm still curious, what changed that you so recently started worrying about a lack of physical evidence?

It was when AM said they found no evidence of a struggle. That worried me. We all went back & forth about whether that meant forensic evidence or just evidence of a fight. I was worried that it meant no blood, hair etc. but I don’t think so. Actually I think that comment probably meant nothing and we really have no idea what they have. They definitely took stuff out of the house so I guess we shall see!

 

[Knox]

It was when AM said they found no evidence of a struggle. That worried me. We all went back & forth about whether that meant forensic evidence or just evidence of a fight. I was worried that it meant no blood, hair etc. but I don’t think so. Actually I think that comment probably meant nothing and we really have no idea what they have. They definitely took stuff out of the house so I guess we shall see!

I thought he was talking about no signs of a struggle where the bike was found, JMO.

 

[Gigi3]

They didn't collect it because they didn't need it.
I'm not finding anything out of the ordinary at all about this.

jmo

I totally agree. This video was AFTER SM was missing. Why would they need that? I’m sure it would show BM walking in, writing the brilliant list of items, and leaving.

I’m not really seeing the importance? Maybe I’m missing something?