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

[MsBetsy]

No -- at first the time was quoted as 2:30 PM, and was later clarified as 2:30 PM (Indiana time)/12:30 Colorado time).

At first PE said that a family member had told them Suzanne was communicating with a friend on SM from mid-afternoon to mid-evening. Shortly afterwards they clarified that the conversation ended abruptly at 9:00 pm. Then about a week later they said they were "texting" and the communication ceased at 12:30 pm, but never gave a reason why it was originally said to have occurred in the evening.

 

[BeckyF]

^^bbm

I've commented earlier that I believe SM willingly spent 26 years in a selfless marriage where the happiness, health, and welfare of her family were her reward.
She had miracle children and they were her life.

However, I think SM experienced an awakening when for the first-time in their relationship, SM was weak and struggling, and BM did not step up to the plate.

For all the years of SM putting him first, BM was incapable of returning the favor. IMO, it was not that SM expected BM to drop everything and become Mr. Mom, it was that BM never offered. He was void of empathy and compassion for his wife. We heard it from a cancer patient receiving treatment with SM. It was a moment, an experience, that SM lived that can never be taken back, a picture that can't be unseen.

In SM's recovery from cancer, I really believe SM came back stronger. SM had an important milestone appointment on Monday, May 11 that she would not have missed for anything.

And then there's that bizarre camping excursion to Idaho during a global pandemic that has never sat right with me! Why that weekend? They were already in glorious country for camping. It doesn't follow. In fact, Idaho discouraged incoming travel unless the purpose was for essential services.

I think the weekend alone was intentional (regardless of who planned it). I believe SM planned to use the weekend alone to tell BM she wanted to separate from him. The timing was right. Her health restored. The IN real estate balloon payment was only weeks away. SM knew the cash would be available-- perhaps she planned to reimburse herself for her inheritance dollars SM reportedly used for the downpayment of the Puma Path residence. Time was of the essence. SM needed to act now before BM would think to invest the proceeds in another project -- which he did (Salida lot purchase).

I think SM may have been receiving moral support from her best friend on Saturday morning. I think SM asked BM to come home early (maybe by noon) on Saturday --which he interpreted as "spend time with the wife." At least that's what he told MG. I also think BM sensed this was coming. And when his fear realized, BM became enraged. This was indeed personal -- all about greed. It was about money and BM was not willing to divide his kingdom. Not now, not ever. BM knew he was too old to start over, and it wasn't going to happen.

BM would go so far as to get rid of SM before he'd let this happen to him.

MOO

Excellent!

 

[Fireflize]

^^sbbm

I'm quoting myself but I've been thinking about SM's communication with her best friend ending abruptly around 12:30 pm, BM telling MG to stop working around 11 AM, and BM indicating that he needed to head home to spend time with the wife-- adding 'hiking or biking' seemingly as an afterthought.

GM didn't say when she learned this but she told LS that she learned that BM allegedly did not go home to spend time with SM but remained in town. I think she said he "spent the day in town."

The more I think about an abrupt end to SM's communication, I'm beginning to wonder if this wasn't some kind of surprise attack. Could BM have sent somebody to his home around 12:30 pm -- midday when neighbors busy and unaware?

I'm seldom the promoter of a "hit-man" because the chance of detection is very high. IMO, it's movie stuff. Then again, if BM had the financial means to get this done professionally, the less chance of his hired this person talking. MOO

Oh my. Just when I had the tetris so nice and orderly.

Well , JP talked to him in the afternoon Saturday. So if he did go home, he came back. For MG to think he was there all day, he might not have been gone long, but you can kill someone pretty quick if you're determined. Then back to Salida, leisurely lollygagging around town to prove how calm and innocent he is til dark.

But if he never left town, but had someone else do the killing and wrap her up, then he would be able to handle the rest after firmly establishing his alibi for Saturday and then another for Sunday. Maybe that's how he can be so adamant that he could never hurt her.

But why tell MG he was going to go home to the wife, if he had a hit on her? Hmm, you sure gave me a lot to think about. Thx!

 

[citygirl]

I would like to talk to SM’s hair stylist. Mine tells me her clients often spill their guts to her about very personal things. We just mainly talk about true crime podcasts & creepy stories. lol

I would rather speak with SM's friend that she last texted with.
MOO.

 

[Ontario Mom]

It was mentioned earlier by @Error505 but there is an interesting comment on Lauren Scharf's FB page here:
Lauren Scharf

Interestingly enough, LS herself, "liked" this comment.
Which, may or may not, mean something.
It's all just food for thought.

ETA: (I know it just reads "her name" but the link is directly to the post I'm referring to.)

 

[Knox]

It was mentioned earlier by @Error505 but there is an interesting comment on Lauren Scharf's FB page here:
Lauren Scharf

Interestingly enough, LS herself, "liked" this comment.
Which, may or may not, mean something.
It's all just food for thought.

DBM

 

[Ontario Mom]

I would rather speak with SM's friend that she last texted with.
MOO.

Her and the hotel clerk on duty when BM physically arrived at the hotel.
And when he left.

 

[oviedo]

There is a gigantic 20-factor test that the IRS employs, but, interestingly, they seemed more like contractors to me. MG told Lauren that Barry told her to "assemble a crew for the" job, which is quite a bit of discretion.

My guess would be LE has records now From her (and others?) either a W2 or 1099 to confirm the status and if not? Well that would indicate a whole different situation IMO (cash-paying other the table-etc) wonder if they have a warrant for business records ?

 

[magnetic]

I am starting to think these 2 or 3 workers helped BM.

I'm right with you that something is fishy about MG raking that beach area.
The neighbor said the 'noise' lasted about 1/2 hour.
About right for chipping a body.
Was the chipper on small tires that needed smooth ground to roll down near the water???

Is this the neighbor that said she heard male and female voices? Did someone say something like that? I don't know if the neighbor that heard noise said this or if it was just posters in here theorizing. But it keeps standing out to me now in light of BM having a female worker.

 

[MsBetsy]

I have heard MSM reports calling her a contractor, and yet her and BM both mention him firing her, the way you would anyone in your employ. So, it's a little misleading, but I guess you could fire your contractor? I don't know how that works, I'd assume there would be some binding contracts in place.

Maybe MG was the "sub- contractor" and BM was the contractor. He would be able to both hire or fire her if that was the case. Imo

 

[Ontario Mom]

I am starting to think these 2 or 3 workers helped BM.


Is this the neighbor that said she heard male and female voices? Did someone say something like that? I don't know if the neighbor that heard noise said this or if it was just posters in here theorizing. But it keeps standing out to me now in light of BM having a female worker.

Many recall reading something about a male & female voice but no approved source links could be located for that info - IIRC. Just FYI.

 

[Topppps]

No segment tonight right?

 

[EggSalad]

^^sbbm

I'm quoting myself but I've been thinking about SM's communication with her best friend ending abruptly around 12:30 pm, BM telling MG to stop working around 11 AM, and BM indicating that he needed to head home to spend time with the wife-- adding 'hiking or biking' seemingly as an afterthought.

GM didn't say when she learned this but she told LS that she learned that BM allegedly did not go home to spend time with SM but remained in town. I think she said he "spent the day in town."

The more I think about an abrupt end to SM's communication, I'm beginning to wonder if this wasn't some kind of surprise attack. Could BM have sent somebody to his home around 12:30 pm -- midday when neighbors busy and unaware?

I'm seldom the promoter of a "hit-man" because the chance of detection is very high. IMO, it's movie stuff. Then again, if BM had the financial means to get this done professionally, the less chance of his hired this person talking. MOO

There are so many confusing pieces based on what we know that I wouldn’t doubt something like that happening. It’s so hard to fit all of the pieces together.

 

[Error505]

You can post the link to her page, by the way
She's definitely an approved source here.

Thank you @Ontario Mom

Lauren Scharf

 

[EggSalad]

^^sbbm

I'm quoting myself but I've been thinking about SM's communication with her best friend ending abruptly around 12:30 pm, BM telling MG to stop working around 11 AM, and BM indicating that he needed to head home to spend time with the wife-- adding 'hiking or biking' seemingly as an afterthought.

GM didn't say when she learned this but she told LS that she learned that BM allegedly did not go home to spend time with SM but remained in town. I think she said he "spent the day in town."

The more I think about an abrupt end to SM's communication, I'm beginning to wonder if this wasn't some kind of surprise attack. Could BM have sent somebody to his home around 12:30 pm -- midday when neighbors busy and unaware?

I'm seldom the promoter of a "hit-man" because the chance of detection is very high. IMO, it's movie stuff. Then again, if BM had the financial means to get this done professionally, the less chance of his hired this person talking. MOO

I don’t know the right answer but it’s so hard to reconcile only one person being involved with everything that we know. I get the feeling that there is at least 1 other person seriously involved and possibly more.

 

[citygirl]

No segment tonight right?

Sadly, I think not.

 

[Gigi3]

Well, @MassGuy, it seems BM is gonna need to trade that bus in for a train pretty soon. I can only imagine how many more he’s planning to throw under it

It’s amazing to me how BM’s managed to complete ANY jobs at all with all the drug heads he’s managed to hire. Poor BM, what horrible luck!

I believe everything that MG and JP have said thus far. Why in the world would he fire MG after working with her many times in the past? Oh yea, because she didn’t follow orders like a good girl and turned her phone over to CBI. This just confirms BM’s controlling nature, IMO.

 

[Fireflize]

As long as we're speculating. Anyone want to speculate on specific roles the additional person or persons could play in this drama?

It's just feels simpler if BM does it all himself. But if it was premeditated, not done in a rage, he may not have had the guts to do it himself. Maybe he couldn't bring himself to kill her.
Moo

 

[gitana1]

What about MG suing BM for slander after he called her a "meth head" on national television?

She sure can. If it prevents her from getting a job. I’m behind. He did that, huh? <modsnip>

 

[gitana1]

Praying that it could never be so, however just an FYI that there are woodchipper and mulching attachments for bobcats. You can google it. I will leave it at that and hope along with MassGuy that there was no time or stomach for this.

I feel like that would leave an incredible mess that would be much easier to detect. You wood chipper someone there’s going to be flesh and blood EVERYWHERE.