Found Deceased CO - Suzanne Morphew, 49, Chaffee Co, 10 May 2020 #81 *arrest*

[kittythehare]

Is the Judge going to issue a written order? Read it from the bench? Just give his opinion and write an order later?

No idea what anybody is gonna do at this stage..

 

[Derph]

Is there an app on his phone that showed the activity on the cameras? Maybe they suddenly became unavailable and they know where BM was...just speculating.

I'm guessing they recovered the trail cams and saw the last time they were used. Why that wasn't mentioned before is nuts!

 

[Alethea]

Also I think it's weird because closing statements are always done before deliberation. So traditionally they would have been done on the last day of the hearing. It's supposed to help in the Judge or jury's deliberation, not be a preamble for the decision. JMO

 

[Knox]

Sorry to interrupt but in the video at link - the woman in the white plaid blouse looks remarkably like Suzanne from a distance https://twitter.com/AshleyKKTV/status/1438945018954268679

 

[Cindizzi]

The prosecution is now saying that Barry is a seasoned hunter and has the experience to wait out his prey. He was being civil the days after she told him she was done. They say he loaded the tranquilizer syringe the last day she was known to be alive, "and it was on."
https://twitter.com/sydneestelle/status/1438960511144529920?s=21

No surprise here, but the prosecution just ended their argument asking the judge to move forward to trial without granting bond to Barry.


The defense for Barry is now saying that this entire case is based on conjecture and that the prosecution is really reaching. Reminder: Suzanne's body has never been found and this case is very slim on physical evidence.

The defense is saying that a jury would need to see clear proof and a strong presumption that he's guilty in order for him to be held over to trial without bond. The prosecution is trying to prove motive and opportunity, and the defense says that's not enough.

Defense: "They've offered no plausible theory... how did he kill her? How did he dispose of the body? ...Motive and opportunity is not enough, but they (the prosecution) haven't proven either of those."

The defense is now bringing up the DNA found in Suzanne's car -- reminding the court that the DNA partially matched unsolved sexual assaults in Phoenix, Tempe and Chicago.

 

[Megnut]

If Barry says the 18 miles were to the spa store, I am certain they weren't.

JMO

 

[Tortoise]

Lauren Scharf
@LaurenScharfTV
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5m
Defense turn: Attorney Connolly is refuting that May 6 is a "Chilling day" like the state is trying to say. He said The murder didn't happen on May 6. May 8 was a fine night according to texts from #SuzanneMorphew & Jeff Libler. Went to town, looked at real estate.

Maybe Barry never showed up home on the 8th, leaving Suzanne to communicate with Jeff. Barry was probably busy with the bobcat or readying his plan on the evening of the 8th.

It doesn't sound as if Attorney Connolly knows the case. Barry even admits going home. His truck data shows he was home. He texted to say he was coming home.

 

[marylamby]

@LaurenScharfTV

Now he is giving Top 10 reasons the state vs. #BarryMorphew had their investigation as result given. 1. DNA no dispute that matched in 3 unsolved sex assaults 2. Can't account for 18 miles, Defense says they can with Salida Spa 3. Jeff Libler (Didn't come forward)

4:40 PM · Sep 17, 2021·

A partial match IS NOT A MATCH. Sheesh.

 

[MrsWatson]

Why do the defence now need an extra person ?

An extra pair of hands to row a leaky boat?

MOO: I think BM didn't work well with two strong opinionated women who likely told him to shut up and listen.

 

[steeltowngirl]

I wish I had set a timer at the beginning of the defense statement. Are we done yet?

I’m done!

 

[Gigi3]

What the heck is he talking about? He says there is no proof of the 'opportunity to kill and dispose of her?' He had lots of opportunities. They lived together-ALONE. In a remote house. THat's why he removed the cameras nearby.

And saying it was a syringe instead of a gun? No one said 'instead of.'

Not to mention the girls were conveniently away...

 

[Nikynoo]

Also I think it's weird because closing statements are always done before deliberation. So traditionally they would have been done on the last day of the hearing. It's supposed to help in the Judge or jury's deliberation, not be a preamble for the decision. JMO

Can either side appeal the decision(s) made by the judge today?

 

[girlhasnoname]

@LaurenScharfTV

4. Facebook (State keeps shifting stories first thought BM used her FB account, now she friend requested guys) 5. Mallory Sheets/Tranquilizer Cap (no evidence of #BarryMorphew DNA) 6. Chlorine in Hotel Room (near a pool) 7. Coffee (SM finished her morning routine).

4:44 PM · Sep 17, 2021·

 

[steeltowngirl]

Jennifer Hicks

@JenniferCHicks
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1m

The defense, on the cap in the dryer: "There’s no evidence tying that cap to Barry Morphew, much less tying it to a murder."

 

[Nikynoo]

Interesting that BOTH the defence and prosecution have brought in skilled attorneys for this hearing. I am wondering why?

 

[browneyes]

This is going to trial….no bond. I feel it. JMHO

 

[katydid23]

Connelly also says at that time of the year, the ground is frozen but the prosecution claims Barry disposed of Suzanne's body. "The investigation did not meet the standard, because they were trying to trick Barry into admission," he says.

https://twitter.com/stephaniebutzer/status/1438965271092359169?s=20

What does frozen ground have to do with anything? Is that the only way to dispose of a body?

 

[Alethea]

Can either side appeal the decision(s) made by the judge today?

Yes but I think this will be an abuse of discretion standard so very hard to actually overrule.

 

[Megnut]

I think Barry wore Suzanne's biking gloves to touch the security cables.... and who knows what else. That's why they were in the bedroom not in her car.

JMO

 

[girlhasnoname]

I can feel the reach from the Defense at my keyboard.