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

[Seattle1]

Barry Morphew files lawsuit against prosecution, investigators alleging damages

A Colorado man once charged in the disappearance of his wife has filed a lawsuit against the prosecution and several others, alleging his civil rights were violated when he was prosecuted for a crime his attorney says he did not commit.

www.kktv.com

Federal Complaint by BM - Pdf:

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23795628/morphew-lawsuit.pdf

 

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U.S. District Court - District of Colorado
District of Colorado (Denver)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:23-cv-01108-KLM​

Morphew v. Chaffee County et al Assigned to: Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix Cause: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

Date Filed: 05/02/2023 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 440 Civil Rights: Other Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Plaintiff
Barry Morphew	represented by​	Jane Holse Fisher-Byrialsen Fisher & Byrialsen PLLC 4600 South Syracuse Street 9th Floor Denver, CO 80237 303-256-6345 Fax: 303-954-0573 Email: Jane@FBLaw.org LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
05/02/2023	1​	COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs (Filing fee $ 402,Receipt Number ACODC-9078209), filed by Barry Morphew. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Fisher-Byrialsen, Jane) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
05/02/2023	2​	ADVISORY NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH COURT RULES/PROCEDURES:Attorney or pro se has used an incorrect signature format in violation of D.C.COLO.LCivR 5.1(a) and 4.3(a) of the Electronic Case Filing Procedures (Civil cases). DO NOT REFILE THE DOCUMENT. In the future, the filer must affix an electronic s/signature and s/followed by a typed, not an inked, signature to all future documents.(Text Only Entry) (jcharl, ) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
05/02/2023	3​	Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix. Text Only Entry. (jcharl, ) (Entered: 05/02/2023)
05/02/2023	4​	Magistrate Judge consent form issued pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 40.1, direct assignment of civil actions to full time magistrate judges. No Summons Issued. (jcharl, ) (Entered: 05/02/2023)

CM/ECF - U.S. District Court:cod

ecf.cod.uscourts.gov

 

[Seattle1]

Barry Morphew sues Suzanne Morphew murder investigators for 'irreparably' tarnishing his name across U.S.

Barry Morphew has filed a federal lawsuit against state investigators, FBI agents, prosecutors, and the local sheriff for "irreparably" tarnishing his "name and reputation."

lawandcrime.com

5/3/23

Alleging malicious prosecution, unlawful detention, fabrication of evidence, reckless investigation, failure to intervene and conspiracy, Morphew, now 55, asserts that law enforcement and prosecutors ruined his life with an affidavit filled with “falsehoods, material omissions, inaccuracies, and misleading statements” that fell far short of establishing probable cause in the alleged murder of his wife Suzanne Morphew, who vanished during a bicycle ride on Mother’s Day in 2020.

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Prior to filing the civil suit, Barry Morphew’s legal team had already filed a lengthy ethics complaint against the prosecution, including the DA, requesting discipline as severe as disbarment.

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The 12-count civil rights complaint seeks a jury trial, at least $15,000,000 in damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, the release of his property from law enforcement, and an order requiring the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Department to train and oversee personnel “so as to prevent similar decisions being made in the future that results in the violations of individuals’ constitutional rights and conspiracies to do so.”

Read the 185-page complaint and the charging affidavit, including exhibits, here.

 

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PDF Documents:

1. Complaint
Exhibit A - Arrest Affidavit

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23795992/barry-morphew-lawsuit.pdf

Barry Morphew sues Suzanne Morphew murder investigators for 'irreparably' tarnishing his name across U.S.

Barry Morphew has filed a federal lawsuit against state investigators, FBI agents, prosecutors, and the local sheriff for "irreparably" tarnishing his "name and reputation."

lawandcrime.com

 

[Seattle1]

Barry Morphew files $15 million civil suit against prosecutors, Chaffee County, law enforcement | KRDO

Barry Morphew files $15 million civil suit against prosecutors, Chaffee County, law enforcement

krdo.com

5/2/2023

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Loew said it is "not common" for people accused of crimes to sue the prosectors and law enforcement involved in charging them. He says it takes someone with resources to hire multiple law firms to file a lawsuit of this length.

"Mr. Morphew has three law firms working on this case, and it could be in excess of $500 an hour, if not more. He's probably fronting the bill himself to send a message," Loew said.

Loew says filing this lawsuit does not come without any risk to Morphew or the accusations thrown at him in a case that has been dismissed without prejudice, meaning DA Linda Stanley can re-file the case if more evidence surfaces. He says Morphew may have to be questioned by attorney's who are representing all of the defendants in the lawsuit.

"Mr. Morphew has had the right to remain silent throughout this entire process. However, when he brings a lawsuit, he's giving up that right to remain silent and can absolutely be deposed of," Loew said. If he's deposed and answers questions it could lead to more charges being filed going forward."

Loew says it's entirely possible that each defendant hires a different attorney, and if Barry Morphew has to go through multiple different depositions, his story will have to stay the same through all of them.

"If they named 50 people, that's 50 depositions that his story has to remain consistent, accurate and foolproof," Loew said.

Morphew's lawyers say that Barry Morphew and his daughters continue to urge authorities to find Suzanne Morphew, who has been missing for nearly three years.

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[arielilane]

What has happened since Suzanne Morphew disappeared in 2020?

It has been nearly three years since a mom went missing in Chaffee County on Mother’s Day.

kdvr.com

DENVER (KDVR) — It has been nearly three years since a mom went missing in Chaffee County on Mother’s Day.

To this day, the body of Suzanne Morphew has not been found. Almost a year ago, the murder charge against Barry Morphew was dismissed.

The latest development in the case is that the attorney for Morphew filed an 83-page complaint to the Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel.

 

[arielilane]

Suzanne Morphew case: Husband who was accused of murder files lawsuit against FBI, sheriff, investigators

The husband of Suzanne Morphew is asking for $15 million saying he was wrongfully charged in his wife's disappearance and presumed death. Barry Morphew, of Chaffee County, was not only the prime suspect in the case as he was also charged with the murder of his wife Suzanne.

Suzanne disappeared after leaving her home for a bike ride on Mother's Day 2020 and what happened remains a mystery. Her body has not been found but she is presumed dead.

 

[FromGermany1]

District Attorney Linda Stanley Speaks Out

Many people have seen the recent media stories regarding District Attorney Linda...

www.fremontcountycrusader.com

 

[arielilane]

ChaffeeCo Sheriff John Spezze says his investigators continue to look for #SuzanneMorphew 's body. The couple's two adult daughters have never waivered in supported for their father. He was released on bail Sept 20, 2020 and the case was dismissed wihtout prejudice last April.

Lawsuit was filed in federal court. It alleges that Morphew was targeted as Suzanne Morphew's murderer around the time they found her bicycle helmet tossed off to the side of the highway just under a mile from their home.

BREAKING: Barry Morphew has filed a $15 million lawsuit against prosecutors, the Chaffee Co Sheriff, numerous FBI and CBI investigators and Chaffee Co Commissioners alleging his civil rights were violated. He cites wrongful arrest, jail and prosecution.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1653518253745143808

https://twitter.com/CarolAMcKinley

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

This is a link to the unredacted arrest affidavit in color. It's the exhibit to Barry's complaint against Stanley.

Morphew unredacted arrest affidavit

 

[arielilane]

It's been more than 3 years since Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew went missing, the mystery is still no closer to being solved

 

[arielilane]

Remembrance in Poncha Springs today in caseof missing 49-yr-old. Nephew of #SuzanneMorphew tired of 'legal limbo,' asks Jared Polis to get involved

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657367973190049793

https://twitter.com/CarolAMcKinley

Nephew of Suzanne Morphew tired of 'legal limbo,' asks Jared Polis to get involved

Suzanne Morphew's nephew is speaking out for the first time, calling on the public to ask Gov. Jared Polis to appoint a special prosecutor to take over the missing woman's case.

denvergazette.com

Attorneys for Barry Morphew — Suzanne's husband — filed a complaint with the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel last month, asking for prosecutors to face punishment up to and including disbarment. He was at one time arrested on suspicion of murder in the case.

Moorman said that, while he holds no malice toward the current prosecutorial team, "the investigations by the Colorado Supreme Court and the lawsuit filed by Barry Morphew have created an atmosphere wherein justice for Suzanne is not the priority."

Melissa Dworkin, a spokesperson for the Governor's office, said Polis is monitoring the case, but added, "The governor does not have any legal authority to remove or discipline a District Attorney for procedural violations in court. The Office of Attorney Regulation has discipline authority over attorneys, including district attorneys."

Still missing​

There's been no trace of Suzanne Morphew since she disappeared just over three years ago.

 

[arielilane]

MSN

(SALIDA, Colo.) — It’s been three years since one Colorado mother, Suzanne Morphew, went missing, but, many people are not ready to give up yet.

A remembrance ceremony was held on Saturday, May 13, near Morphew’s hometown of Salida. There, the community is aiming to keep the memory of her alive while also continuing to call for justice. Around 25 people showed up to the ceremony that was held at the Poncha Town Hall.

“The case was just put on the cold case. Just because it’s put on the cold case, doesn’t mean that we’re going to stop,” said Tisha Leewaye, the organizer of Morphew’s remembrance ceremony.

Morphew was last seen on Mother’s Day, May 10, of 2020, in her hometown of Salida.

Remembrance ceremony held on the three-year anniversary of Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance

(SALIDA, Colo.) — It’s been three years since one Colorado mother, Suzanne Morphew, went missing, but, many people are not ready to give up yet. A remembrance ceremony was held on Satur…

www.fox21news.com

(SALIDA, Colo.) — It’s been three years since one Colorado mother, Suzanne Morphew, went missing, but, many people are not ready to give up yet.


“She remains the victim of this crime until justice is served for her, and for the community in which she lived,” said Balzer.

The group released butterflies in Morphew’s honor, and in hopes that justice will one day be served. The envelopes that held the monarch butterflies read #shinebrightforSuzanne.

“Like the butterflies being released in memory of my sister, may they remind us that transformation, freedom, and change are possible as we wait and hope for justice and shine bright for Suzanne. I love you Suzanne, your sis, Melinda,” said Balzar, at the end of her audio message.

 

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May 15, 2023 article

Barry Morphew says wife Suzanne made ‘bad decisions’ as he speaks out three years on from disappearance

On the third anniversary of Suzanne’s disappearance on Mother’s Day 2020, Mr Morphew insiste his innocence of any involvement and accused police of having ‘tunnel vision’

news.yahoo.com

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“I know that she was going through chemotherapy for the last couple years before her disappearance. I know she was going through some hard things and made some bad decisions.”

When asked what he meant by that, he added: “She was really having trouble with the chemotherapy and the drugs.”

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[arielilane]

Barry Morphew, Colorado man once charged in missing wife Suzanne's presumed death, denies involvement

https://twitter.com/x/status/1658173665916391425

Barry Morphew, Colorado man once charged in missing wife Suzanne's presumed death, denies involvement

A man once charged with murder in the presumed death of his missing wife denied having anything to do with her disappearance in an interview broadcast on Monday.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[arielilane]

Man once charged in his wife’s disappearance and presumed death says he is innocent

Barry Morphew filed a $15 million lawsuit this month against authorities who accused him of killing Suzanne Morphew, who has not been seen since around Mother’s Day in May 2020.

www.nbcnews.com

5/15/2023

Barry Morphew said the case’s notoriety prompted him to leave Colorado. He's struggled gaining employment with Suzanne Morphew's disappearance still hanging over his head, defense attorney Iris Eytan said Monday.

"He tries to find work doing landscaping projects, but it is very difficult because his name has been wrongly associated with being a murderer," Eytan told NBC News.

 

[Seattle1]

Suzanne Morphew's husband says missing Colorado woman made 'bad decisions'

Barry Morphew, who was accused of killing his wife in 2020 after she disappeared on Mother's Day before Colorado prosecutors dropped charges, spoke out Monday.

www.foxnews.com

5/15/23

It was the first time Barry, 55, has spoken publicly since he filed a lawsuit seeking $15 million from the 11th Judicial District attorney and other prosecutors for allegedly violating his civil rights after they accused him of killing his wife and then subsequently dismissed the charges.

"It's very hurtful to lose your reputation and your integrity," Barry Morphew told ABC's "Good Morning America" in an interview with his daughters, Mallory and Macy, that aired Monday.

 

[Seattle1]

Man once charged in his wife’s disappearance and presumed death says he is innocent

Barry Morphew filed a $15 million lawsuit this month against authorities who accused him of killing Suzanne Morphew, who has not been seen since around Mother’s Day in May 2020.

www.nbcnews.com

5/15/23

A man once charged in the 2020 disappearance and presumed death of his wife said he’s innocent and accused Colorado authorities of having “tunnel vision” in only suspecting him.

“They’re wrong. They got tunnel vision and they looked at one person and they’ve got too much pride to say they’re wrong and look somewhere else,” Barry Morphew told ABC News in an interview that aired Monday.


His comments come on the heels of a $15 million lawsuit he filed this month against authorities who accused him of killing Suzanne Morphew, who has not been seen since around Mother’s Day in May 2020.

 

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Barry Morphew’s daughters stand by him as he sues for $15M over dropped charges for murdering missing mom

Barry Morphew again said he was “absolutely not” involved in disappearance three years ago of wife Suzanne, despite his heart being “broken” that she was cheating on him.

nypost.com

 

[legalmomma]

Disappearance of Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew is officially a cold case

Wednesday marks three years since Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother, disappeared.

www.kktv.com

SALIDA, Colo. (KKTV) - Thursday marks more than three years since Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother, disappeared.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation tells 11 News they are working on adding the Morphew case to their database of cold cases. A spokesperson with the CBI explained the case remains under investigation and is actively being worked, but state statute defines a cold case as any case that remains unsolved three years from the date of occurrence.