Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #50

[MassGuy]

Since there seems to be several 'I think's' going on.

I think the neighbor is pivotal. Do we know if she was LE's first physical contact?

We don’t, but as the caller I would assume that she was. She’s important in that she got the ball rolling, and can relay how the phone conversation went.

I believe the single most important witness is Suzanne’s friend though, as she can provide not only background, but what exactly happened during her last communications with Suzanne.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search
no guardianship filed yet
Nothing new in IN guardianship
https://public.courts.in.gov

He might need something like that for Colorado title work if the home sells. I believe that was the reason he had to do that for the closing of the Indiana property. This was discussed awhile ago. He probably isn’t concerned unless the home sells and it is required.

 

[Momofthreeboys]

Colorado Judicial Branch - Court Docket Search
no guardianship filed yet
Nothing new in IN guardianship
https://public.courts.in.gov

He might need something like that for Colorado title work if the home sells. I believe that was the reason he had to do that for the closing of the Indiana property. This was discussed awhile ago. He probably isn’t concerned unless the home sells and it is required.

My top 3 contenders for the sudden caring effort of BM:

1. Pressure/questions from their daughters
2. Checking the box for *** accountability
3. Advice from legal or PR types
4. Change in narrative from endangered bike ride to voluntary missing

Regardless of the reasons, it's way too little, wait too late.

What is too little too late? Lots of people have been searching but it is definitely slowing down. I don’t think anything is ever too late personally and LE is asking for more info so any effort would be a motivator.

 

[MassGuy]

He might need something like that for Colorado title work if the home sells. I believe that was the reason he had to do that for the closing of the Indiana property. This was discussed awhile ago. He probably isn’t concerned unless the home sells and it is required.

What is too little too late? Lots of people have been searching but it is definitely slowing down. I don’t think anything is ever too late personally and LE is asking for more info so any effort would be a motivator.

It’s never “too soon,” but frequently too late.

When a person disappears, those first hours are absolutely crucial, especially in an abduction scenario.

Memories are fresh, the community is galvanized, and getting the word out is both incredibly easy and vitally important.

BM said it was “too soon,” didn’t speak to the media, waited a week, and released an unprecedented seconds long plea on social media.

So if he was going to help with the search effort, the time was then. Of course, I don’t for a second believe it would have made any difference at all.

 

[Seattle1]

Since there seems to be several 'I think's' going on.

I think the neighbor is pivotal. Do we know if she was LE's first physical contact?

We don’t, but as the caller I would assume that she was. She’s important in that she got the ball rolling, and can relay how the phone conversation went.

I believe the single most important witness is Suzanne’s friend though, as she can provide not only background, but what exactly happened during her last communications with Suzanne.

Chaffee County Sheriff's Office
May 11 ·
CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Salida, Colorado

PRESS RELEASE

May 11, 2020

On May 10, 2020 at 1746 hours the Chaffee County Communications Center received a report of a missing female in the area on County Road 225 and West Highway 50.

Members of the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area and contacted the reporting party. They advised that their neighbor, Suzanne Morphew, age 49, from the Maysville area had reportedly gone for a bike ride in the area and failed to return home.

Sheriff personnel called members of Chaffee County Search and Rescue South and North and a search began immediately. The Department of Corrections was contacted and a request was made for tracking dogs to assist. They responded and joined the search. The search continued into the early morning hours with no results.

[..]

CO - CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 , MEDIA,MAPS,TIMELINE *NO DISCUSSION*

 

[Minordetails]

It’s never “too soon,” but frequently too late.

When a person disappears, those first hours are absolutely crucial, especially in an abduction scenario.

Memories are fresh, the community is galvanized, and getting the word out is both incredibly easy and vitally important.

BM said it was “too soon,” didn’t speak to the media, waited a week, and released an unprecedented seconds long plea on social media.

So if he was going to help with the search effort, the time was then. Of course, I don’t for a second believe it would have made any difference at all.

In your opinion, LE didn’t respond to this case as they would have in a typical missing persons case. Something told them otherwise. Do you think that whatever that ‘something’ was, is still very relevant and a strong piece of evidence suggesting she was murdered?

 

[Synergizer Bunny]

It’s never “too soon,” but frequently too late.

When a person disappears, those first hours are absolutely crucial, especially in an abduction scenario.

Memories are fresh, the community is galvanized, and getting the word out is both incredibly easy and vitally important.

BM said it was “too soon,” didn’t speak to the media, waited a week, and released an unprecedented seconds long plea on social media.

So if he was going to help with the search effort, the time was then. Of course, I don’t for a second believe it would have made any difference at all.

It appears that the first 72 hours are the most critical in a missing persons case. It is also imperative to get the word out and to get as much media attention as possible.

Mollie Tibbetts' parents even put up a billboard (as have other missing persons' loved ones).

Many with missing loved ones never give up searching. I've previously mentioned Jennifer Kesse's parents.

Of course, you have to actually care about your loved one to put forth the effort.

Here's an article explaining why the first 72 hours are critical: Why the first 72 hours in a missing persons investigation are the most critical, according to criminology experts.

 

[MassGuy]

In your opinion, LE didn’t respond to this case as they would have in a typical missing persons case. Something told them otherwise. Do you think that whatever that ‘something’ was, is still very relevant and a strong piece of evidence suggesting she was murdered?

I don’t think this evidence directly proves that she was murdered, but indicated that something criminal did occur.

When CBI or FBI aren’t sure what happened, we’ve seen them err on the side of caution and release detailed information (Berreth and Watts).

That didn’t happen here, so I have to believe that they learned something big (evidence that BM lied to them, or something equally damning).

 

[10ofRods]

If I really thought my loved one had gone missing near a highway, while on a bike, I would definitely be thinking abduction.

If I were thinking abduction, I would be camped out in the Sheriff's office and calling the FBI all the time. I'd be raising funds for nation-wide publicity and asking for help in analyzing all missing persons region-wide. And then nation-wide.

I would also be thinking possible head injury, but after a local search turned up nothing, I'd be back at abduction.

I'd want every single person who saw a bicycle of that color to contact police. I'd include pictures of bike and person in all posters. Just in case someone saw something.

I'd impatiently await LE analysis of whose phones pinged off towers where ever they exist along that highway.

 

[kittythehare]

I don’t think this evidence directly proves that she was murdered, but indicated that something criminal did occur.

When CBI or FBI aren’t sure what happened, we’ve seen them err on the side of caution and release detailed information (Berreth and Watts).

That didn’t happen here, so I have to believe that they learned something big (evidence that BM lied to them, or something equally damning).

And they had MG's statements about his mental (agitated) state when he called her Sunday morning.
Also , they would have had access to all parties previous , possibly criminal and financial information as well as other parties collaborating about how CSI messed up the 'crime scene'?

 

[MassGuy]

And they had MG's statements about his mental (agitated) state when he called her Sunday morning.
Also , they would have had access to all parties previous , possibly criminal and financial information as well as other parties collaborating about how CSI messed up the 'crime scene'?

I think it was something bigger than that; possibly a few different things.

Financial records and that sort of thing, generally takes some time. I tend to agree that this may have come down to witness statements, and perhaps BM dug an early hole with his initial interview.

 

[oviedo]

I don’t think this evidence directly proves that she was murdered, but indicated that something criminal did occur.

When CBI or FBI aren’t sure what happened, we’ve seen them err on the side of caution and release detailed information (Berreth and Watts).

That didn’t happen here, so I have to believe that they learned something big (evidence that BM lied to them, or something equally damning).

I’m convinced the smell of bleach will play a part ... eventually
JMO

 

[Saved69]

I don’t think this evidence directly proves that she was murdered, but indicated that something criminal did occur.

When CBI or FBI aren’t sure what happened, we’ve seen them err on the side of caution and release detailed information (Berreth and Watts).

That didn’t happen here, so I have to believe that they learned something big (evidence that BM lied to them, or something equally damning).

I'm baffled that he is still walking free! This guy can't be that good. You would think that there was SOMETHING that ties BM to her murder other than circumstantial. I'm not implying at all that LE isn't doing their job. I guess we all just want to see justice for Suzanne! MOO

 

[MassGuy]

I'm baffled that he is still walking free! This guy can't be that good. You would think that there was SOMETHING that ties BM to her murder other than circumstantial. I'm not implying at all that LE isn't doing their job. I guess we all just want to see justice for Suzanne! MOO

Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, and LE not having a body is the one thing the killer has going for him.

That’s why I assumed we were going to be here a while, as that’s something that requires a lot of evidence in order to overcome.

I’m confident that they’ll get there eventually though, body or not.

 

[Chelly]

Checked in today after long absence, hoping for news of an arrest. <modsnip>

 

[GordianKnot]

I think it was something bigger than that; possibly a few different things.

Financial records and that sort of thing, generally takes some time. I tend to agree that this may have come down to witness statements, and perhaps BM dug an early hole with his initial interview.

BBM:

I think Sheriff Spezze got the wind up right away, and sensed which direction it was blowing.

LE recognized almost immediately that the bike ride story didn't add up.
I don't think it was a matter of just one or two things, either.
I think it was a case where almost nothing they were told added up.

The problems started right off the bat with the 911 call from the neighbor and snowballed from there.

I would be shocked if BM's version of events with regard to comms matched up with the neighbor's and daughter's versions in terms of who contacted whom first that day, who said what to whom about SM, who first suggested calling LE, etc.

I think BM tried to distance himself as much as possible for as long as possible from everything happening in Salida that day.

I think that strategy backfired on him spectacularly.

Discrepancies are like plumber's crack.

They'll get you noticed. For all the wrong reasons.

JMO.

 

[fcavanaugh]

BBM:

I think Sheriff Spezze got the wind up right away, and sensed which direction it was blowing.

LE recognized almost immediately that the bike ride story didn't add up.
I don't think it was a matter of just one or two things, either.
I think it was a case where almost nothing they were told added up.

The problems started right off the bat with the 911 call from the neighbor and snowballed from there.

I would be shocked if BM's version of events with regard to comms matched up with the neighbor's and daughter's versions in terms of who contacted whom first that day, who said what to whom about SM, who first suggested calling LE, etc.

I think BM tried to distance himself as much as possible for as long as possible from everything happening in Salida that day.

I think that strategy backfired on him spectacularly.

Discrepancies are like plumber's crack.

They'll get you noticed. For all the wrong reasons.

JMO.

BBM

LOL, this caused me to almost spit out my wine, lololol, so true!! You really have such a beautiful way/a gift with words, and writing GK. After a long, hard week at work and obsession with Suzanne’s case, thank you for the moment of levity under what are otherwise extremely sad circumstances, much appreciated!!

Carry on.

IMHO

#FindSuzanne
#BringSuzanneHome
#JusticeForSuzanne

 

[Minordetails]

It’s easy to attack BM: his behaviour, his alibi and his character are all questionable.

However, if someone were to defend him, what would they say?

‘Barry was a loving husband to Suzanne and is a great father. His daughters love him. There is no evidence to suggest that their relationship was rocky, or that he was abusive or violent at any time. Financially the Morphews were doing well for themselves. They spent time together as a couple and often wrote love letters to each other. There is no evidence to suggest that Barry or Suzanne ever cheated on each other.’

Why would this man kill his wife?

 

[MassGuy]

It’s easy to attack BM: his behaviour, his alibi and his character are all questionable.

However, if someone were to defend him, what would they say?

‘Barry was a loving husband to Suzanne and is a great father. His daughters love him. There is no evidence to suggest that their relationship was rocky, or that he was abusive or violent at any time. Financially the Morphews were doing well for themselves. They spent time together as a couple and often wrote love letters to each other. There is no evidence to suggest that Barry or Suzanne ever cheated on each other.’

Why would this man kill his wife?

There is no shortage of long marriages that have ended this way, marriages that were by all accounts happy ones. Ones that didn’t involve cheating, or previous acts of violence.

But we don’t know what went on behind closed doors, if there were stressors, or if something suddenly changed.

Likewise, we don’t know what the financial picture truly looked like, besides of course, what we can see on the surface.

I do think this all comes down to money though, one way or another.

 

[Minordetails]

Over or Under?

Barry and Suzanne’s net worth on May 10, 2020 was $1.5 million