Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, did not return from bike ride, Chaffee County, 10 May 2020 #14

[Dave F.]

You’re having a hard time swallowing the idea that BM actually was there on the property that LE searched extensively? Why? He was hired to work there. Why would you think he wasn’t or that no one saw him working there?

Rick Sallinger talked to the owner of the property, and he said he had met BLM three weeks before. I find it hard to believe him. As I said, I have about the same reaction to what he told Rick as I do to spicy pepperoni pizza. It's hard for me to swallow. IMO

 

[Sillybilly]

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[seekingjustice**]

I can only think of about 6 searches that have been conducted, does anyone we have a list of where the 10 large scale searches were performed?


"As of Wednesday morning, there was not a need for volunteer search groups.

“They have done a number of targeted searches with specialized investigators and different groups that have come to do searches over the past month,” Medina said. “As for volunteer search groups, at this point, the sheriff was indicating that he wanted to continue to utilize law enforcement resources to conduct those searches.”

Investigators have performed 10 large-scale searches throughout the county, as of Wednesday morning.

After 1 month and few updates, CBI says ‘a high level of commitment’ remains in Suzanne Morphew case

 

[marylamby]

Rick Sallinger talked to the owner of the property, and he said he had met BLM three weeks before. I find it hard to believe him. As I said, I have about the same reaction to what he told Rick as I do to spicy pepperoni pizza. It's hard for me to swallow. IMO

Why? You get price quotes weeks in advance, always. That's why the property owner would've met him three weeks before.

 

[alleyoop24]

BBM

So LE figures it is possible that Suzanne could have been missing for two weeks before Mothers Day. Wow, I didn't know that.

BM staged the scene because the daughters were coming home on Mothers Day and they would find out at last? No one knew for two weeks that she was missing?

I don't think that's the right interpretation of this - this article was written 2 weeks after she disappeared, that's what the "two weeks ago" is referring to.

 

[alleyoop24]

Why? You get price quotes weeks in advance, always. That's why the property owner would've met him three weeks before.

And it can take a while to get work scheduled. There's more construction and related work to be done in Chaffee county than there is labor to do it.

 

[TIGER0822]

What clinches it for me was LEs response in the first few hours after SM was reported missing. It was still light out yet they involved multiple agencies in a search and had the house taped off in under 6 hrs. They either found something or heard something BIG. IMO

Agreed. I listened to “Dad with a pocket”. BM states that LE found a personal item and they did not let him know what it is. Either he will not tell because it makes him look guilty, or LE won’t tell him what it is because they know it is something that he is involved with and makes him look guilty.

 

[marylamby]

I listened to the blogger video at least twice. I recall BM pointing out the ravine location and position of the tire when he quickly caught himself and pivoted to something else.

Did not hear anything regarding the [mechanical] "condition" of the bike -- except that it was allegedly touched 10 times.

MOO

ETA: add WS approved link to blogger video

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

I had to read many pages before getting back to this, as I wanted to see if it had been addressed further.
So, responding to this and 3 or 4 other comments, I think it's important to think about WHY BM and his nephew were/are pushing the condition, the position and the handling (literally) of the bike.
There was definitely a bike found, for those who questioned that, but the question is was it ridden by SM or put there.

Why would someone, who is definitely a POI, bring the bike up at length, along with a myriad of other possible explanations (but I digress)?
There could be either trace elements or partial fingerprints (ridge points) on the bike, right?

Did he say that the bike was handled by 10 people 'without gloves'? That's what I'm unsure of, the 'without gloves' part.
*ETA: I've no idea how he'd even know that 10 people handled the bike*
My brain might've added that if he didn't say it, but only because if they had gloves on it wouldn't matter how many people handled it, fingerprint/trace elements/dna -wise.

Either way, he seems very deliberate in making those points and IMO, for a good reason.
He would have reasonable opportunity to have fingerprints on her bike ~ he could've taken it out of the garage for her etc.
However, what if another person was involved that would/could be traced back to BM?
Maybe someone else helped stage the scene of abduction or even, in fact, did abduct her.
Wouldn't be the first time.
IMO, MOO

 

[marylamby]

I have a problem with BLM meeting him three weeks before. I don't like him. Frankly, I don't find him to be credible at all. I'm tired of hearing about him. IMO

Who? The property owner? Isn't that who you were talking about? If not, I must've mistaken my quoting you.
I went back and read your comment earlier and I'm pretty sure that's who you were talking about.
Why would you question the property owner; not like him, not find him credible at all and be tired of hearing of him?
He spoke once to a reporter, afaik.

 

[TIGER0822]

It turns out BM's uncle was named:
“Everybody loves Suzanne and Barry,” family member wants Chaffee County mother’s safe return
[Bob Morphew said he believes his nephew, Barry had absolutely nothing to do with Suzanne’s disappearance.]
[He added for those pointing the finger at Barry, “I think they can bury that kind of thought.” Bob went on to say, “tell that to the Chaffee County Sheriff.” “They’re a loving couple and I’ve never seen any kind of unhappiness with each other or produced by either one of them,” Bob Morphew said.]

Often people say what is on their mind. “He does not say he has nothing to do with it”. He prophetically says “bury any thought” which to me suggests he subconsciously has the thought of BM burying her.

 

[Poedelini]

We need justice for Suzanne! GO LE!

 

[marylamby]

Often people say what is on their mind. “He does not say he has nothing to do with it”. He prophetically says “bury any thought” which to me suggests he subconsciously has the thought of BM burying her.

I wonder if he's the Grandfather of BM's nephew, the one that was his 'spokesperson' for a couple of days.

 

[marylamby]

@Dave F.
I'd really like to know your answer. TIA

 

[Itsapuzzle]

I had to read many pages before getting back to this, as I wanted to see if it had been addressed further.
So, responding to this and 3 or 4 other comments, I think it's important to think about WHY BM and his nephew were/are pushing the condition, the position and the handling (literally) of the bike.
There was definitely a bike found, for those who questioned that, but the question is was it ridden by SM or put there.

Why would someone, who is definitely a POI, bring the bike up at length, along with a myriad of other possible explanations (but I digress)?
There could be either trace elements or partial fingerprints (ridge points) on the bike, right?

Did he say that the bike was handled by 10 people 'without gloves'? That's what I'm unsure of, the without gloves part.
*ETA: I've no idea how he'd even know that 10 people handled the bike*
My brain might've added that if he didn't say it, but only because if they had gloves on it wouldn't matter how many people handled it, fingerprint/trace elements -wise.

Either way, he seems very deliberate in making those points and IMO, for a good reason.
He would have reasonable opportunity to have fingerprints on her bike ~ he could've taken it out of the garage for her etc.
However, what if another person was involved that would/could be traced back to BM?
Maybe someone else helped stage the scene of abduction or even, in fact, did abduct her.
Wouldn't be the first time.

H'mmm, yes, someone else ..... yes, I too have entertained this thought. Another woman, per chance, perhaps, infatuated or involved with BM, imagines herself living in that big house with BM .... quite possible. And if BM was involved with someone else that could explain his not wanting to reveal that to the media, wouldn't look too good .... and maybe that's why the daughters aren't by his side in media pleas ..... h'mm, a lot of possibilities really, when you think about it.

 

[marylamby]

H'mmm, yes, someone else ..... yes, I too have entertained this thought. Another woman, per chance, perhaps, infatuated or involved with BM, imagines herself living in that big house with BM .... quite possible. And if BM was involved with someone else that could explain his not wanting to reveal that to the media, wouldn't look too good .... and maybe that's why the daughters aren't by his side in media pleas ..... h'mm, a lot of possibilities really, when you think about it.

It wouldn't have to be 'the' woman involved, personally. I was thinking more of a close friend or even a dedicated relative.
Pure conjecture on my part and just one of the many possibilities.

 

[kkdj]

“Investigators dug beneath a concrete slab. The property owner told CBS4’s Rick Sallinger Suzanne’s husband, Barry, laid the dirt at the riverfront property.“
Search For Suzanne Morphew In Salida Concludes With No New Clues – CBS Denver

BBM

Something caused them to remove a particular portion of that slab, that I'm assuming they got a legal authorization to do so, a Search Warrant.
I wonder if BM laid the dirt just in time for the concrete to be poured, knowing how soon it would be poured and set. It's appearing he does some work in the field himself.
There was a reason, and a strong one, a SW was authorized. I'm assuming they got a SW, of course.
We don't know if anything was found or not, right?

 

[kkdj]

Rick Sallinger talked to the owner of the property, and he said he had met BLM three weeks before. I find it hard to believe him. As I said, I have about the same reaction to what he told Rick as I do to spicy pepperoni pizza. It's hard for me to swallow. IMO

BBM
Why?
He obviously contracted to him.
I would like to see that contract. The one in writing. Not the verbal handshake one.

 

[oviedo]

I can only think of about 6 searches that have been conducted, does anyone we have a list of where the 10 large scale searches were performed?


"As of Wednesday morning, there was not a need for volunteer search groups.

“They have done a number of targeted searches with specialized investigators and different groups that have come to do searches over the past month,” Medina said. “As for volunteer search groups, at this point, the sheriff was indicating that he wanted to continue to utilize law enforcement resources to conduct those searches.”

Investigators have performed 10 large-scale searches throughout the county, as of Wednesday morning.

After 1 month and few updates, CBI says ‘a high level of commitment’ remains in Suzanne Morphew case

Updated to include the latest press release (removed reference to comment "it's too soon" can't find a MSM source for this - can anyone?
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Timeline
6/10 - Press release by Chaffee County Sheriff - canvassing
Suzanne Morphew update June 10 - Chaffee County Sheriff
6/5 -Indiana Guardianship Letters issued to BM and ordered entered granting petition to sell IN property
Indiana Supreme Court public access case search - MyCase

6/1 - BM files incapacity proceedings in IN probate court seeking guardianship of SM - petition to sell property included - Temporary Letters issued naming BM Guardian and Order entered to sell property 6/5

Barry Morphew files for guardianship of missing wife Suzanne Morphew

5/29 - SM hometown shows support
Missing woman's hometown shows support

5/28 - SM family told not to comment per Lauren Scharf


5/27 - Crimeonline reports "angst" at move
Missing Suzanne Morphew may have had ‘angst’ about move to Colorado, family friend says [EXCLUSIVE]

5/26 - family private reward increased by $10K to $210,000
https://heartoftherockiesradio.com/reward-increased-to-210000-for-information-leading-to-suzanne-morphew/

5/25 - Crimeonline reports on email message to IN church from "family"
‘They can’t find her’: Message to church group shows desperate plea in early days of search for missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew [REPORT]

5/24 - CCSO search of private property completed. CCSO believes someone has a "key piece of information"
May 24th, Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

5/24 - fundraising page lists BM's mother as beneficiary
‘We’re in the dark’: Missing Suzanne Morphew’s family waits and worries two weeks after Colorado mom’s mysterious disappearance [EXCLUSIVE]

5/23- CCSO no new updates
Press release May 23, 2020 - Chaffee County Sheriff

5/22 - residential private property searched -owner cooperating reported as a job site for BM. CCSO confirm nothing found related to SM
May 22 Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

5/21 - nobody actually saw her on a bike
‘Nobody actually saw her on her bicycle’: Questions persist amid changing reports on the investigation into Suzanne Morphew’s Mother’s Day disappearance

5/20 - Local fire dept excluded from search per Chief interview
Police search and carry out evidence bags from the $1.5M home of missing Colorado mom | Daily Mail Online

5/20-Dailymail breaks story with pics of family home search and items removed - search warrant sealed
Police search and carry out evidence bags from the $1.5M home of missing Colorado mom | Daily Mail Online

5/19- family home searched (corrected to cordoned off)
BREAKING: Police prohibit Suzanne Morphew’s family members from entering home

5/18 - CCSO asks for video to be preserved from 5/8-5/12
May 18 Press release - Chaffee County Sheriff

5/17 - BM puts out plea via FB missing page (video)
Find Suzanne Morphew

5/15 - personal item located per sheriff (not identified) highway closed for LE search, family says that the personal item is not the bike, TN gives interview
HWY 50 Temporary Closure for Search for missing woman - Chaffee County Sheriff

5/15 Extensive searches by LE and other agencies
May 15 update on search for Suzanne Morphew - Chaffee County Sheriff
5/14-Reward doubled to 200K (friend donated $100K)
TN tells reporter bike has been found
Sheriff Spezze said they had found a few more item(s) the previous day 5/14.

Searching For Suzanne Morphew: Reward For Information Doubled To $200,000

Missing Colorado mother Suzanne Morphew’s bicycle has been found, family says

'We Want Her Back': $200,000 Reward Offered In Search For Suzanne Morphew

5/13 - Sheriff - open criminal investigation, probability of animal attack not very high
no comment, FBI and CBI joined in search


5/13 - 100K reward announced, FB set up by TN, fundraising set up for private searching by TN
Family: Suzanne Morphew's Husband Offers $100,000 Reward In Disappearance Investigation

Find Suzanne Morphew

https://www.********.com/f/suzanne-morphew

5/12- search continues - no volunteers requested
YouTube

5/11 - search resumed early morning hours - cell phone? Sheriff replied no comment
News conference: Chaffee County Sheriff provides update on missing Maysville woman

5/10 -911 called (neighbor) after getting a call that SM did not come back from the bike ride. LE arrives to search
MISSING: Colorado woman vanishes after going for a bike ride
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Summary of searches compiled by @Ontario Mom
May 11th: 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. The search resumed in the early morning hours of May 11 with Search and Rescue. They once again scoured the area. Members were then called from the Chaffee County Tac Team along with search parties from the Department of Corrections and the area was once again scoured.
Missing Person - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 13th: A search began immediately. ...Chaffee County Search and Rescue, Department of Corrections, and the Chaffee County Combined Tac Team have scoured the area. Numerous Droneshave been used for countless hours to assist in the search. 8 different tracking and scent dogs from the Department of Corrections and the Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado were deployed to aid in the search. Members from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the South Ark Swiftwater Rescue Teams have searched area watersheds and Reach Air Ambulance flew search missions as well, however Ms Morphew has yet to be located.
Update on Suzanne Morphew search Tipline established - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 14th: ...continue to search for Suzanne Morphew(age 49), who was reported missing on May 10, 2020. In addition to efforts by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office and assistance from local and regional partners, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been requested to provide resources to aid in the effort.
Search continues for Suzanne Morphew - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 15th: While the search for Suzanne Morphew continues, a specific area just west of County Road 225 and Highway 50 (outside of Maysville), is being targeted by investigators after they located what’s believed to be a personal item of the missing woman.On Friday, May 15, members of the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) plan to launch a comprehensive search of the area.
HWY 50 Temporary Closure for Search for missing woman - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 15th (update): ... investigators searched a 2.5-mile area near County Road 225 and Highway 50 in search of clues into the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew (age 49) of Chaffee County, who went missing on May 10, 2020. Local, state and federal investigators searched steep and rugged terrainin an effort to attempt to locate additional items of Ms. Morphew after investigators believed to have found a personal item of the missing woman on Thursday. May 15 update on search for Suzanne Morphew - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 16th: ...continue the search for Suzanne Morphew.
Ms. Morphew is a Chaffee County woman reported missing on May 10, 2020. While Saturday’s efforts didn’t involve a large-scale search similar to the one that took place on US Highway 50 on May 15, investigators continued to follow-up on tips and conduct targeted searches in the area based on information provided to those working the case. Search continues for Suzanne Morphew - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 17th: ... continue the search for Suzanne Morphew. Sunday, May 17, members of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue Team searched water sites in the area.
May 17 Search Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 18th: ... continue the search for Suzanne Morphew. Ms. Morphew is a Chaffee County woman reported missing on May 10, 2020. On Monday, 18, investigators continued to review and follow-up on tips reported to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. There have been more than 150 calls to the tip line since the phone line was activated last week. There were no targeted searches conducted on Monday.
May 18 Press release - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 19th: ...continue the missing person search for Suzanne Morphew. On Tuesday, May 19, investigators continued to review and follow-up on tips reported to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
May 19, press release - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 20th: ...continue the missing person search for Suzanne Morphew. To clarify media reports about the Morphew residence, the house continues to be held by law enforcement during this open investigation through a search warrant that has been sealed by the court. According to Sheriff John Spezze, it is not unusual in these types of investigations to start at the home and extend outward, in an effort to seek clues surrounding the disappearance. The Morphew residence is just one of many areas of focus as part of this open investigation at this time.
May 20, 2020 Press Release Suzanne Morphew missing person case - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 21st: ...continue the missing person search for Suzanne Morphew. On Thursday, May 21, investigators continued to review and follow-up on tips reported to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office.
May 21, Investigation continues for missing woman - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 22nd: Based on information developed during the Suzanne Morphew missing person case, investigators with the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are conducting a search at a residential property on the east side of the Salida.
May 22 Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 22nd (update): A search being conducted at a residence on the east side of Salida in connection with the Suzanne Morphew missing person case has concluded for the day. Investigators with the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, CBI and FBI plan to return to the site to continue the search on Saturday, May 23, 2020.
5:00 PM updated press release 05-22-2020 - Chaffee County Sheriff

May 26th: ...continue the missing person investigation involving Suzanne Morphew. On Tuesday, May 26, investigators’ efforts involved review and follow-up on tips reported to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. May 26th Press Release - Chaffee County Sheriff

Sorry that was so long, but it sort of had to be, to answer your question.

Ontario Mom, Yesterday at 9:42 AMReport
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At the end of the post we’ve included the many searches for her

 

[kkdj]

Why? You get price quotes weeks in advance, always. That's why the property owner would've met him three weeks before.

Exactly!
Then one gets the contract, required insurances and the contractor prelims the job.
Was this just a handshake?
I can't imagine it wasn't more professional as successful as he appeared. Is there something we don't know?

 

[Fireflize]

I also remember somewhere reading that the homeowner said BM was there. I can’t find it of course. Anyone else?

Thx, Lilypad. It's driving me crazy. I remember that the homeowner saw him and also that he noted something that may have been a little odd about the timing. Whether the date or the time of day, I can't recall. At the time the search was going on, I was following it closely. Moo