COLORADO There are more than 524 people currently missing for more than a year in Colorado. Involving Krystal was -- it was a stupid plan. Experts say it can take between 4 and 20 minutes for an animal the size of a deer to drop after being shot with a tranquilizer dart. On May 9, 2020, the day before Mother's Day,records show Suzanne Morphew and Jeff Libler messaged each other 59 times leading up to the moment investigators believe Barry Morphew murdered his wife. April 19, 2022: The prosecution was manufacturing a murder case: May 6, 2022: Morphew, along with his daughters, June 1, 2022: Linda Stanley, the district attorney in the Morphew case, was. Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew has been missing since May 10, with investigators now zeroing in on her social media presence By KC Baker Published on November 19, 2020 01:15 PM But Barry helped fill in some of the missing data. The DNA also did not match Suzanne's lover Jeff Libler. Ashley Cogburn: It appeared that way from what I saw And it seemed like it was just knocking her spirit down. He gives 'em, as we call it, donkey manicures. Her body has not been found. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Those involved in the search include the FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and Colorado Springs Police Department. A Warner Bros. Gannon disappeared on Jan. 27 from his home in Lorson Ranch, a neighborhood southeast of the Colorado Springs Airport. It was between them and God. The next morning, Mother's Day, Barry says he drove to a job some 3 hours away. At 8:10 a.m. on Mother's Day morning, the truck's computers again begin recording data. This photo taken from police body cam footage shows Suzanne Morphew's mountain bike after being discovered by sheriff's deputies on the side of a cliff off a road near the family home. Barry was a star baseball player who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. She has closely studied all the public investigative files in the Morphew case; she knows it was not easy for investigators to find Suzanne's secret lover: a man named "Jeff.". Ashley Franco: The judge named off three different scenarios, saying, "Suzanne Morphew left willingly, Barry Morphew could have killed his wife, or someone else abducted Suzanne and killed her.". Almost a year after Kelsey Berreth's disappearance, there was a long line to get a seat in the courtroom at Patrick Frazee's murder trial. Stein claims she didn't know the full names of either Frazee or Berreth. How do I keep bugs off my patio this spring? CHIEF MILES DE YOUNG [to reporters]: Today we arrested Patrick Frazee on charges of first-degree murder of Kelsey Berreth As a reminder Patrick Frazee is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Michelle Stein: And, so, I was like Well I was in shock at first because who says that? Lee was recently divorced with two children. Eytan said there was "not a single ounce" of physical evidence linking Barry Morphew to the case and noted that prosecutors have never before said they needed to find Suzanne Morphew's body in order to prosecute. He told agents he went to bed around 8 p.m. that night, but the data pulled from the truck shows that the truck was put in reverse and moved some 96 feet closer to his house around 9:30 p.m. Ashley Franco: Investigators think that's when he could have loaded Suzanne's body. So, it wasn't a surprise when a Colorado cowboy named Patrick Frazee caught Kelsey's eye on a dating website in 2016. No one knows exactly how many Native American women go missing or are murdered each year. They both attended Purdue University and married in 1994. The law enforcement teams looked into more than 1,400 tips. She did not speak during her appearance, but authorities said they had filed over 100 search warrants in the case and were confident the boy's stepmother was their suspect. Call us if you can. Ashley Franco: Investigators found Suzanne's bike helmet up that road. Dan Ridenour: Which would be to our left. Surveillance image of Kelsey Berreth on November 22, 2018, at the Woodland Park, Colorado, Safeway grocery store. Keith Lonnquist and Reggie Franklin (left to right), with El Paso County Search & Rescue, launch a drone to search an area near Drennan Rd for missing, endangered child, Gannon Stauch on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020. That is the million-dollar question. During her interview with investigators, Lee said Frazee told her while baby Kaylee was in another room, he took a baseball bat and "he went to swinging.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Nikki Battiste: When you hear that Patrick said Kelsey was unstable that she was maybe suicidal. Investigators also found a spy pen right out of a James Bond movie that was able to capture and record conversations. Family members previously said Barry Morphew was out of town in Denver when his wife disappeared, CBS affiliate KCNC reported. Prosecutors believe the cap was from a syringe used to fill a tranquilizer dart. What you need to know about bank, BestReviews.com - Top gifts to make everyone happy this spring, Mothers Day inspo: This foot massager has 20,000, Drew Barrymores Walmart collection is perfect for, Best Mothers Day gifts for the budding plant mom, Best Mothers Day Gifts for moms obsessed with books, Search continues for missing Lakewood man, Denver restaurant closes after 50 years in business, Set of quadruplets set to graduate from MSU together, Air pollution on the Front Range has gotten worse, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Gannon's biological mother and father had offered their own joint statement -- a tearful plea for anyone with information on his disappearance to come forward. This undated photo shows Barry and Suzanne Morphew. I'd have to look at my phone." Ashley Franco: They want to find Kelsey, they want to know what happened to her, so they're staying in Kelsey's townhome and things kind of get a little odd there was a mat like a rug of some sort in the bathroom. Thanksgiving Day, 2018 the last time Kelsey Berreth was seen in public. It was updated on August 1, 2020.] But there were also rumblings about the state of the Morphew's marriage. Aya Gruber: It's a tampering with evidence charge, which is a minor charge compared to murder, or you know, accessory to murder or attempted murder. ", She called the charges an "important and incredibly crucial step. Ashley Franco: When Suzanne and Barry moved to Colorado, Suzanne messaged him on Facebook. "Its been an emotional rollercoaster, but we feel like we can finally take our first steps in healing, which is a blessing," Macy added. She says Lee called and confided in her about a disturbing conversation she and Frazee had a month before Kelsey disappeared. Investigators found this clear plastic needle cap in the Morphew family's dryer. Murphy said he was "obligated" to set bond for Barry. Ashley Franco: But it's suspicious that you would go to five different trash areas to dispose of several things. Produced by Paul La Rosa. Dan Ridenour [riding in car with Peter Van Sant]: What happened on this road is a real mystery. On the way, Barry speaks to sheriff deputies who advise him they've found Suzanne's bike and he arrives at that ravine at around 8:40 p.m. Ashley Franco: And investigators say that when he arrived there, he was pretty emotional for a few minutes. Throughout the investigation, Barry Morphew maintained his innocence. Cody Cox was part of Barry's landscaping crew for nearly two years when Barry first arrived in Colorado. Aya Gruber: And then that confession to shooting chipmunks becomes a major piece of incriminating evidence against him. She told the El Paso County Sheriff's Office he left home between 3:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. local time to walk to a friend's house in Colorado Springs. Im not about finding somebody guilty or trying to inflict punishment on anyone. He's got a lot to lose if revelations of this affair come out. After nearly two months, authorities found Gannon Stauch, an 11-year-old boy from Colorado, who was reported missing in late January on the other side of the country. Later, her son is in the bathroom and notices blood on the base of the toilet. Stauch faces several charges, including first-degree murder of a child, in the presumed death of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch. She can be seen holding a poinsettia. Laura Stutzman | Krystal Lee's friend: The Krystal I knew could do no wrong but the Krystal that has done the things that came out of her mouth is somebody I don't know. She lied about the time. Nikki Battiste: Is there justice for Kelsey and Kaylee? Ashley Franco: They pulled cell phone records and found that on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, all of a sudden Kelsey's phone and Patrick's phone started traveling together But Patrick and Kelsey were not together. "The affidavit that was filed in this case was egregious, and wrong, and had so many misstatements that carried it through to preliminary hearing where more lies and perjury were committed in order to get Mr. Morphew wrongfully convicted," she said at a press conference after the dismissal. Ashley Franco | KKTV reporter: He said that Kelsey wanted to go their separate ways and things weren't working out between them. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Her credibility was on the line. It may have looked incriminating, but Barry claims it was just another day at the office. Police say this is likely when Frazee killed her: CHIEF MILES DE YOUNG [to reporters]: investigators have recovered a number of items that make us suspicious that the crime did occur at Kelsey's residence. After that,, Stock market today: Markets steady after latest bank, Insider Q&A: Aurora CEO Chris Urmson on self-driving, A good sign for summer travel? It was very powerful. And it's gone. Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, had set out in June 2013 for a short hike to the park's Spruce Tree House, a 130-room archaeological site with eight ceremonial chambers, known as kivas. The text read in part: "He's also been abusive emotionally and physically I feel more angry now. 'It feels like a nightmare': Colorado family searching for 16-year-old, missing since Sept. 6 Sept. 22, 2021 01:57. . Suzanne taught middle school before becoming a full-time mother. CHIEF MILES DE YOUNG [to reporters]: As you can tell from the arrest, sadly, we do not believe Kelsey is still alive. At the time of Kelsey's disappearance, phone records show that Patrick Frazee was in touch withKrystal Kenney Lee a nurse and avid horsewoman who grew up here. That's what this day is about. But first, Lee wanted a deal. He came home around 3 p.m. on May 9, 2020 and had a pleasant evening with Suzanne. Furthermore, Suzanne's DNA was found on the cap, not Barry's. If you want a pest-free patio this spring, the most important thing you can do is take away those elements that bugs find desirable. Ashley Franco: He had been interviewed by investigators through the course of it and he talked to investigators almost every time. And whatever else happens with the case, Melinda says she hopes her nieces keep one thing in mind. Ashley Franco: He saw a herd of elk, and he's a hunter. In this still image from video, Barry Morphew, center, appears in court in Salida, Colo., Thursday, May 6, 2021. Agents theorized that Barry's phone had pinged from various locations around the housenot because he was shooting chipmunks, but because he was chasing Suzanne after he shot her. Barry follows up, appearing to wonder where Suzanne is. You heard right it was perhaps the world's first chipmunk alibi. Colorado, by comparison, has 186 missing persons cases still open from 2000 to the present, the 21st highest number in the country. Park rangers found his car parked at the Glacier Gorge Trailhead on Thursday and are asking for the publics assistance with any information about his disappearance. The 5,798 missing kindergartners and 13,802 students missing in first through fifth grade account for almost two-thirds of the enrollment decline. The El Paso County District Attorney's Office to file nine additional charges against his stepmother, including one count of first-degree murder after deliberation and eight counts of committing a crime of violence. In 2008, she was crowned queen of the Magic Valley Rodeo. Prosecutor Beth Reed: He actually had started calling our office while we were in the middle of trial. Investigators say Frazee took Kelsey's cell phone after he killed her as part of a scheme to cover his tracks. Aya Gruber: he asks the agents, "Am I a target?". I don't know if it's 'cause she knew she lived far away. On Sunday three days after Thanksgiving there was a bizarre development that would send this case in a very different direction. ((KNEWZ)), Barry Morphew previously said investigators were trying to blame him for the May 10 disappearance of his wife, Suzanne. Eytan is calling for a review of the prosecutors handling of the case. Frazee told authorities he drove their daughter Kaylee to his ranch for Thanksgiving dinner. In frank language, Judge Murphy gave his opinion of the state's evidence: "I find that the proof is not evident nor is the presumption great that Mr. Morphew committed first-degree murder.". Clint Cline has known Frazee for seven years. Friends say Kelsey was struggling to balance the baby, her job and a long commute. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. A very prominent family. After Kelsey Berreth's death, her parents took over the care of her toddler, Kaylee. Lee claims Frazee was back at his ranch during the cleanup. Kelsey had been gone about a month before Stein talked to the FBI. They've received 555 tips, but he still hasn't been found. KMVT ANCHOR: Tonight, we have new information about a 32-year-old Twin Falls woman that may have helped Patrick Frazee cover up the disappearance and alleged murder of his fiance, Kelsey Berreth. Oct. 13, 2020 DENVER For more than three decades, the disappearance of Jonelle Matthews hung over the city of Greeley, Colo., where the 12-year-old was taken from her family's home days . To this day, the body of Suzanne Morphew has not been found. "Suzanne, if anyone is out there that can hear this, that has you, please, we'll do whatever it takes to bring you back. A few days later, investigators found an item possibly belonging to her, but several searches that included waterways did not turn up a body. Think outside the box this Mothers Day and opt for gifts other than flowers and chocolate. Gannon Stauch, 11, has been missing from his Colorado Springs, Colo., home since Jan. 27, 2020. Kelsey didn't seem all that worried about it. Peter Van Sant: Give me a sense of how your technology, from your company, helps solve criminal cases. Rangers began their search for Grunwald on Friday, after his friend reported him missing a day before. Ashley Franco: Barry doesn't head home immediately, and he is dropping some tools off for his coworkers. Atticus Brady, Michael Baluzy and George Baluzy are the editors. Details on what led to the discovery were not released, but the El Paso County Sheriff's Office asked for anyone who had seen Letecia Stauch in Florida from March 3 to 5 to come forward. On day four, the prosecution's star witness, Krystal Lee took the stand. LOL??". By Minyvonne Burke. The Glacier Gorge Traverse is an expansive route that touches 11 summits in the Rocky Mountains over approximately 19 miles. Melinda Moorman: "Mallory, Macy Your mother would have laid down her life for you girls She would never leave you. Peter Van Sant: She would have been injured, yeah? Investigators believed Kelsey had been murdered, but they needed more evidence. We won't quit looking [emotional]. Colorado has an even lower ranking for the number of missing persons per capita. Authorities provide the latest update on the search for Gannon. What Lee revealed to investigators would become the center of the prosecution's case against Patrick Frazee. They stand firmly behind their dad. Legal Statement. But Barry told investigators he was an experienced tranquilizer dart gun shooter. Investigators have followed bizarre cluesa chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun, and a spy pen but lack direct evidence. Remember, there was an approximate four-hour gap not recorded by the computers in Barry's truck on Mother's Day morning 2020. Just after 6 p.m., Barry starts driving back to Salida. No cameras in the courtroom. Market data provided by Factset. Berreth is carrying a poinsettia plant she had just purchased at Safeway. Susanne Morphew, center, with daughters Macy, left, and Mallory. Tuesday will mark two years since Morphew was last seen on May 10, 2020, at age 49. Cody Cox: So, when I heard about the news, I didn't believe it I heard it actually on the radio. He said Kelsey wasn't with them, but investigators discovered that her cell phone was. He told agents he took a left upon leaving his home instead of a right because, even though it was dark, he remembered seeing some elk. appreciated. By looking through the couple's iCloud accounts and phone records, agents were able to piece together their relationship, including the times they met in person. On December 21, 2018, Frazee was arrested at his ranch andcharged with Kelsey Berreth's murder. Horses, open spaces? Someone is asking her to kill someone.". Peter Van Sant: Would you have allowed him to do all these interviews? "In typical homicide cases, the fact of the victims death is rarely at issue, but in a case such as this, the most influential fact of consequence is whether or not Ms. Morphew is deceased. "They absolutely dismissed this case at this point because they knew they were going to lose this trial and Mr. Morphew was going to be acquitted and exonerated," she told reporters after the news of the dismissal. It was a gun Frazee says he had once taken from Kelsey for her own protection. Surveillance image shows Frazee at an ATM earlier that day with a black tote in his truck. It is never too late to share this information in the hopes they may find their way home to family. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Ashley Franco: and then spends, you know, three to four hours cleaning and scrubbing the murder scene. Published: Dec. 29, 2020 at 10:45 AM PST. CHIEF MILES DE YOUNG [to reporters]: Reports are correct that Kelsey's phone gave a location near Gooding, Idaho, on November 25. And Krystal Lee had already lied to law enforcement, so she's the one to blame for this. Dan Ridenour: They had a couple of daughters one in college And they had a daughter in high school . Nikki Battiste: Describe to me what was in the 16 notes passed between Patrick and the former inmate. Kade Atwood: This is what we do. 2022 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Peter Van Sant: It's something like eight out of 10 times, when a spouse dies the other one's involved. "Wait, what?" ANDREW MOORMAN [to CBS Denver]: I hope to find her alive and at some point, you have to realize when somebody's been missing after so long, that the chances of that diminish dramatically. And she said, "Yeah he asked me if I would kill the mother of his baby.". Suzanne competed for homecoming queen. This time they used chemicals to detect the presence of blood. KRYSTAL LEE: Blood There was blood on this chair, there was blood on the table. Nikki Battiste: Did Kelsey ever say he was physically abusive? They would not, he said, be allowed to testify. Clint Cline: I don't know of any guys that would've thought of going out and buying candles and having their girlfriend be blindfolded and then smell the candles. It was just days after Suzanne Morphew went missing when investigators make that intriguing discovery. Prosecutor Beth Reed painted a picture of Patrick Frazee. Barry was not home, as the lovers' texts heat up: At 2:05 p.m., Suzanne writes: "I'm just in love with you. BARRY MORPHEW 'HUNTED AND CONTROLLED' WIFE SUZANNE LIKE AN ANIMAL, INVESTIGATORS SAY, Eytan, Barry Morphew's lead attorney, slammed Stanley's office's handling of the case and called the charges "false from the beginning.".

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