I’m curious why you say “ tip “.
These are sincere questions— not being snarky at all. Just trying to understand if your opinion is that the DA asked to dismiss the case 9 days before trial because of a tip that’s leading LE to one particular area?
Are you saying that a “ tipster “ came forward and decided to talk?
Or do you think it’s an old tip that LE overlooked and failed to follow up on ?
Again, I am not trying to be argumentative.
I honestly don’t know what to think. I stepped away from the threads after April 19 when it was dismissed. So there is a good chance I’ve missed something.
I was already disappointed and disheartened that the Prosecution was being disallowed to present the core of their case. By all appearances, they made a lot of missteps that earned them some sanctions. Or ,maybe they were just out-lawyered. I don’t know.
I’ve been here since Day 1 so I’m not giving up on SM being found and Justice served.
I’m wondering if other posters here think that the DA and LE are following a “ tip” - OR is it some other kind of investigative lead that’s making them focus on a particular area?
I would imagine there are MANY reasons besides weather that could prevent a thorough search of that area. JMO
Call me naïve, but when I read the Motion to Dismiss I guess I just take it at face value that the DA is being earnest when she states that LE has been looking at this area for some time.
Sorry to ramble- hope it makes sense.
Prayers for SM to be found soon, prayers for her siblings & friends.
Barry Morphew murder charge dismissed
Included in the prosecution’s motion, as proof of “good faith,” is the written belief that “the People and law enforcement… are close to discovering the victim’s body. The People were hopeful that the search for, and the discovery of, the victim’s body would be concluded well before trial, but weather has complicated the efforts.”
Through the motion filed Tuesday, the state wrote, “Throughout the pendency of this case, the People and law enforcement have been unrelenting in our search for Ms. Morphew
. For some time, a single location has been the target of ongoing investigation. For the reasons expressed below, the People have a good faith reason to believe further investigation into this matter is essential to answering the most consequential question presented by this case. As this search cannot be accomplished in the coming weeks due to weather and snowpack conditions, the People respectfully ask this Court to dismiss the current indictment against the Defendant without prejudice.”
CHAFFEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Salida, Colorado PRESS RELEASE May 5, 2021 NEWS RELEASE Arrest Made in Suzanne Morphew Case in Chaffee County May 5, 2021–Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office–The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office and the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced that Barry...
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More than 70 investigators from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and dozens of local law enforcement agency partners have provided their expertise on this case, executed more than 135 search warrants across Colorado, and have interviewed more than 400 individuals in multiple states.
The team has also investigated more than 1,400 tips generated from within and outside of law enforcement.
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