He said he doesn't expect there to be any further arrests at this time. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Experts say a human female tooth fragment was recovered from Frazee's ranch near the burn site, but there wasn't enough DNA to determine a profile. Investigators learned that DNA at least partially matched the profile of an unnamed man connected to three unsolved sexual assault cases in Tempe, Phoenix and Chicago. But prosecutors arrested Barry Morphew for first-degree murder even though Suzanne's body was never found. Then, at 2:26 p.m., Suzanne gets a text from Barry that he's heading home. I've gone to Colorado and looked at a few of his horses, and that's the extent of our relationship.". There are two families who are suffering deeply. CHERYL BERRETH [to reporters]: She's not the kind that runs off. A Warner Bros. The defense called no witnesses. The tale begins with the haunting images of a mother in the grocery store shopping with her baby. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Ashley Franco: Barry Morphew absolutely could say that. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Cody Cox: You know, he was real quiet stern He knew what he was doin', 'cause that's what he did in Indiana. He agreed to provide access to his DNA, phone records and his passwords for those deleted accounts. Before moving to Colorado in 2018, Barry and Suzanne grew up in the small town of Alexandria, Indiana, where they met in high school. Think outside the box this Mothers Day and opt for gifts other than flowers and chocolate. Andrew Katers: She could. "I need to find her, need to bring her home, give her a proper burial and closure for my family," he told KMGH-TV before the Sept. 24 search began. Her mother still had hope of finding Kelsey alive. Ashley Franco: "Howdy Stranger." They argued that they felt they were close to finding Suzanne Morphew's remains, which could help or hurt their case against Barry. Ashley Franco: He saw a herd of elk, and he's a hunter. I would only ask, "Where's Suzanne?". Krystal said he told her,"You need to get out here now, you got a mess to clean up.". Aya Gruber: there are events in the car that aren't recorded. This time they used chemicals to detect the presence of blood. Discovery Company. She didn't poison the coffee and when Frazee found out he was angry. 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. Stein claims she didn't know the full names of either Frazee or Berreth. Ashley Franco: You see her grab a cart and put Kaylee in the cart and then go off, and that's the last time publicly anyone has seen Kelsey Berreth. 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. Nikki Battiste: Was Patrickemotionally abusive? Michelle Stein: And, so, I was like Well I was in shock at first because who says that? Kelsey's daughter Kaylee is in protective custody and will be reunited with Kelsey's family. A few days later on September 20, 2021, Barry Morphew and daughters Mallory and Macy are all smiles as they leave the jail. Aya Gruber: And then that confession to shooting chipmunks becomes a major piece of incriminating evidence against him. One clue may be a deleted text that investigators found on Barry's phone sent by Suzanne just days before: "I'm done. It was updated on April 30.]. El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Fed is set to raise rates yet again. Aya Gruber: We don't know whether if he's coming or going. First published on November 23, 2019 / 11:02 PM. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Dan Ridenour: Barry and Suzanne Morphew were not known well in Salida, Colorado They had only been here for a couple of years. Trump asks for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape lawsuit, U.S. to let Afghan evacuees renew temporary legal status, First Republic Bank seized by regulators, then sold to JPMorgan Chase, Texas man who lost wife and son in shooting shares story, Tornado hits Virginia Beach, damaging up to 100 homes, More Americans escape Sudan as country teeters on edge of civil war, Mental health of LGBTQ youth worsening in current "hostile political climate", Stray bullet strikes college baseball player during game, Texas police say, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo found dead at 46. Iris Eytan: I didn't know a dismissal was coming today, although the writing was on the wall . Aya Gruber: This case is incredibly unique. They started a long-distance relationship. DA Dan May | Teller County, Colorado: I gotta tell you, it's one of the most emotional trials I have ever been through and I've been through a lot of trials in my career. Michelle Stein:She was very, very upset, very distraught she had told me that he had asked her to "take care of his baby mama.". Suzanne taught middle school before becoming a full-time mother. He is described as a fit trail runner, backpacker and climber with backcountry experience who may be wearing a brown beanie, yellow pants, a blue top layer and blue or red shoes, according to the NPS. Her relationship with Frazee seemed strained. appreciated. Investigators, however, believe Barry was disposing of evidence. Can there ever be justice? We've compiled this list of children still listed as missing by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Peter Van Sant: Was her helmet found down here? Most disturbing, prosecutors played that video of Lee inside Kelsey's home showing investigators how she said she cleaned up the crime scene. In comparison, Arkansas has 25.77 missing persons per 100,000. She says, "I'm new to the neighborhood, someone had told me that you had helped get my dogs out of trouble" and Kelsey says, "no, I didn't do that.". Phone records show while Frazee's cell stayed near his ranch, Kelsey's phone was on the move heading west out of Colorado. And from that moment they had talked almost every single day nonstop. At one point, Suzanne messaged her lover this selfie, which investigators dubbedher last "proof of life" photo. Today, her husband Barry Morphew was arrested on murder charges by Chaffee County Sherriffs Department. According to Lee, Kelsey's body was not inside. Peter Schweitzer is the senior producer. Sean Garrison, Grunwalds brother, told CNN that his brother is an adept hiker and climber who hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and most of the peaks in the Adirondacks in New York, along with other locations across the US and Mexico. Berreth is carrying a poinsettia plant she had just purchased at Safeway. 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. There's blood everywhere. 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. Barry knew that his daughters would be away on their camping trip that Saturday afternoon and authorities say he took advantage of that opportunity to kill Suzanne and clean up the crime scene. Kelsey had been gone about a month before Stein talked to the FBI. Susanne Morphew, center, with daughters Macy, left, and Mallory. 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.". 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. Amanda Smith: Oh, yeah [laughs]. Trump asks for mistrial in E. Jean Carroll rape lawsuit, U.S. to let Afghan evacuees renew temporary legal status, First Republic Bank seized by regulators, then sold to JPMorgan Chase, Texas man who lost wife and son in shooting shares story, Tornado hits Virginia Beach, damaging up to 100 homes, More Americans escape Sudan as country teeters on edge of civil war, Mental health of LGBTQ youth worsening in current "hostile political climate", Stray bullet strikes college baseball player during game, Texas police say, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo found dead at 46, Kelsey Berreth murder: Crime scene evidence photos. ANDREW MOORMAN [talking to searchers, CBS Denver news report]:We're gonna fan out and were gonna work that area very carefully, OK? Thats not my job. Peter Van Sant: And his claim, well, I just always have a lotta junk in in the vehicle. Nikki Battiste: Who goes to get a Sonic burger after cleaning up what she describes as a horrific bloody scene for three to four hours? Nearly a month after Kelsey Berreth vanished, Woodland Park Police Chief Miles De Young made this grim announcement: CHIEF MILES DE YOUNG | WOODLAND PARK POLICE [to reporters]: Patrick Frazee was taken into custody this morning in Florrisant, Colorado, just after 7 o'clock this morning Mountain Standard Time. Jul 20, 2020; JeffCo Deputies Find Missing Girl The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is . Authorities provide the latest update on the search for Gannon. How do I keep bugs off my patio this spring? He came home around 3 p.m. on May 9, 2020 and had a pleasant evening with Suzanne. 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. Atticus Brady, Michael Baluzy and George Baluzy are the editors. "But as we investigate further that may change, so at this time I can't comment. The footage also appears to show Gannon walking slowly as he approaches and gets into the truck, according to Drayton. We miss you. They grew up together in Moses Lake, Washington. Whether investigators ultimately were able to recover some of that missing data or received a tip about the location of Suzanne's remains is not known. That's exactly what we did here. Frazee's friend, Clint Cline, was there almost every day. And it's just not right. In comparison, Arkansas has 25.77 missing persons per. Why would Lee help Frazee? The husband of missing Colorado mother Suzanne Morphew has been arrested for her murder, nearly a year after she disappeared last Mother's Day. Officials said they had put in thousands of hours into search efforts, including through aerial drone footage and search and rescue canines. Nikki Battiste: But, I think, Michelle, people watching will say "call the police." DENVER (KDVR) The number of missing persons per year has been going up both in Colorado and nationally, though Colorados number are in the middle of the national pack. Nikki Battiste: And she throws away a few items that she says she can't get clean. Ben Lemere: Well, it gets overwritten. Thanksgiving Day, 2018 the last time Kelsey Berreth was seen in public. 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. Although many have not been seen in years or even decades, they are never far from our hearts and minds. 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? Your girls need you," he said in the clip, appearing to hold back tears. No one knows if Suzanne saw that text or was preoccupied with Jeff, but she does not answer. As for Krystal Lee, she's facing a maximum of up to three years in prison. Cody Cox: She was a sweetheart. They said that weather complicated recovery efforts, but believed they were close to locating her body. There are now 97 open cases from 2010s. In those early days, Barry had a theory about what happened to Suzanne that he shared with Tyson Draper who has his own YouTube channel. Peter Van Sant: Did Barry Morphew cooperate with investigators during the course of this? Barry was not home, as the lovers' texts heat up: At 2:05 p.m., Suzanne writes: "I'm just in love with you. Agents took the circumstantial evidence they gathered Barry's apparently suspicious behavior, his contradictory statements, the puzzling data from his truck, Suzanne's disturbing texts and those five trash runs and brought it all to the district attorney. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Authorities say Barry Morphew told them he went to bed around 8 p.m. on May 9, but his truck's computer shows the truck, seen in this evidence photo, was put in reverse and backed up towards the house around 9:30 p.m. On May 10, 2020, the day Suzanne Morphew is reported missing, investigators discovered Barry Morphew threw out trash at multiple locations around Broomfield, Colorado, while in town for work. "Today is all about Suzanne, and it's about her family, and it's about all the individuals that knew her and loved her and cared about her. Colorado, by comparison, has 186 missing persons cases still open from 2000 to the present, the 21st highest number in the country. Lee claims she waited for Kelsey outside her home. Suzanne, who shared two daughters with her husband, disappeared on May 10, 2020, near the small mountain town of Salida, in Chaffee County. By Minyvonne Burke. Suzanne's sister Melinda reacted to the news of Barry's arrest. And then that's it. Furthermore, Suzanne's DNA was found on the cap, not Barry's. Aya Gruber: Everything. In their arrest affidavit, prosecutors spelled out what they believe happened to Suzanne: "It had become clear that Barry could not control Suzanne's insistence on leaving him and he resorted to something he has done his entire life hunt and control Suzanne like he had hunted and controlled animals.". Suzanne Morphew's siblings agreed with the prosecution's request to drop the charges, District Attorney Linda Stanley said. May 17, 2020: Pueblo County Sheriffs Office Dive Rescue Team searched water sites, April 19, 2022: The district attorney for the 11th Judicial District. KRYSTAL LEE: Blood There was blood on this chair, there was blood on the table. Then Cheryl Berreth and her son went to the house to check it out. Friends say Kelsey was struggling to balance the baby, her job and a long commute. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Michelle Stein | Krystal Lee's best friend: He would play head games with her a lot he just had a way of manipulating her into doing things. 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. A spokeswoman for the sheriff's office told ABC News that investigators have a copy of the video and do not dispute Drayton's description. Records show that Suzanne and Jeff messaged each other 59 times that day, much more than usual, authorities say. They notice that Barry's cell phone appears to be pinging all around the outside of his house. Though officials don't specifically address any rumors, Letecia Stauch responded to online comments vilifying her in an interview with the local CBS affiliate KKTV. Peter Van Sant: Give me a sense of how your technology, from your company, helps solve criminal cases. Prosecutor Jennifer Viehman: Yeah, I do. I told her that I hoped that she was OK and that I loved her. 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. Two days after Thanksgiving, authorities believe Patrick concocted this conversation: KELSEY BERRETH: Sorry I didn't hear my phone. Grunwald went to the Ranger School in New York and has taken survival classes, Garrison said, urging anyone who saw his brother or knows anything about his hike on August 28 or 29 to call the tip line. Say, "you need to talk to my friend. In a statement to ABC, Stanley's office said that prosecutors and law enforcement "have been diligently searching for Suzanne Morphew since she was reported missing" and continue doing so. April 19, 2022, 1:46 PM PDT. Dan Ridenour [riding in car with Peter Van Sant]: What happened on this road is a real mystery. Aya Gruber: This is a case without a body. There's no evidence to show he was involved. MISSING MOM SUZANNE MORPHEW: COLORADO JUDGE DISMISSES CASE AGAINST HUSBAND WEEKS BEFORE TRIAL. Suzanne competed for homecoming queen. Suzanne Morphew, the mother of two daughters, disappeared on May 10, 2020, Mothers' Day, in the Salida area of Colorado. "But this case is incredibly unique when you started to dig a little bit deeper. PeterVan Sant: So, if Suzanne had been struck by one of these darts would she have time to run around, try to escape? She was a flight instructor. Frazee was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison plus 156 years. Ashley Cogburn: He never came to see her, but she would, like on her days off, she would go back and be with him. 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 ", She called the charges an "important and incredibly crucial step. Eventually Kelsey moved to Colorado from Washington State to be closer to Frazee and they were expecting a child. In 2008, she was crowned queen of the Magic Valley Rodeo. But the move did not appear to improve the relationship. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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 . They believe he faked 19 calls between the two phones over Thanksgiving weekend and was sending texts between them including this one from Kelsey's phone: KELSEY BERRETH: I'm going running I'll call you guys when I get home. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The former inmate had watched a"48 Hours" episode on Kelsey Berreth's murder. Published Dan Ridenour: They had a couple of daughters one in college And they had a daughter in high school . Sunday marked the second Mothers Day without missing Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew since the mom of two disappeared in 2020. Peter Van Sant: If you were an investigator instead of a law professor, what would you wanna know about this Jeff Libler? But just like her earlier attempts, she says she chickened out. "So, what this case lives and dies on is the testimony of Krystal Lee. Dan Ridenour [pointing]: It was found right over this little cliff right here resting on these boulders. So, we thought that maybe she got attacked by a lion. Amanda Smith: Yeah I actually got to go up with her one time and that was pretty amazing, I was terrified at first. But the abduction theory could not be so easily dismissed especially after that mysterious DNA was found in Suzanne's Range Rover. With Suzanne now officially reported missing, Barry tells his workers there's a family emergency and arranges hotel rooms with one of those workers taking over Barry's room. 11:44 AM EDT, Sun September 13, 2020. "In fact, there is DNA that is placed on all the critical items of evidence in this case on the bike, on the bike helmet, in the house, in the car that is linked to unknown males and has been linked to convicted sex offenders in this country. Ashley Cogburn: You know, he was, like, a country boy and that's what she was used to. It was very revealing. Sunday marked the second Mother's Day without missing Colorado woman Suzanne Morphew since the mom of two disappeared in 2020. And by then, Barry's cell phone had also come back to life. The family of a Colorado woman missing since May has sold their Salida home as their quest for answers continues, according to a recent report. Cases like the disappearance of Suzanne Morphew. Like I said, I could hear almost every phone call he had. That day, a neighbor called 911 to report that the 49-year-old had gone for a bike ride and never returned, the sheriff's office said. and she had also noticed that the refrigerator looked like it had been wiped down recently, you could see streaks. 'It feels like a nightmare': Colorado family searching for 16-year-old, missing since Sept. 6 Sept. 22, 2021 01:57. . Ashley Franco | KKTV reporter: Right the last day she's seen publicly. 2023 Cable News Network. KKTV reporter Ashley Franco summed up the defense case: no body, no murder weapon, and no clear motive. In her motion for dismissal, DA Stanley told the judge that officials believe they are close to discovering the location of Suzanne Morphew's body. Nicole Haywood: From the pictures she's gorgeous, obviously, and very put together and so you might think that she's this prissy girl, but she was not. Investigators also uncovered DNA on the glovebox of Suzanne Morphew's Range Rover, which traced back to an unknown male connected to three sexual assaults. Stauch, 39, is currently on trial in Colorado Springs, Colo., where she is charged with first-degree murder in connection with Gannon's death. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Seven years after a Texas man vanished while on a hike at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado his remains have been found. Ashley Franco: He decided to hold a preliminary hearing to see if this case had enough evidence to go to trial. Letecia Stauch makes her first appearance in Colorado, after being extradited from South Carolina where she was arrested. When investigators tell Barry of the affair, he denies knowing anything about it. Ashley Franco: A purse, keys to the car, keys to the townhome and then a gun that Kelsey owned. AGENT: I believe yesterday you said that you also collected wood and put it into the burn pit? The case has made national headlines and brought people across the country. On November 24, 2018, Patrick Frazee is captured on a Conoco gas station surveillance camera filling up a gas can. MISSING COLORADO MOM SUZANNE MORPHEW'S DAUGHTERS STANDING BY THEIR FATHER AFTER DISMISSAL OF MURDER CHARGES. Peter Van Sant: It's something like eight out of 10 times, when a spouse dies the other one's involved. She was unable to provide further details on the arrest affidavit, which is sealed, or a suspected cause of death. The sheriff's office said it worked with law enforcement partners to execute over 135 search warrants statewide and interview more than 400 people in multiple states. Ashley Franco: He says the last time he sees his wife is when she's sleeping in their bed. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Eight thousand fewer 4-year-olds enrolled in public preschool, a 23% decline. Then, she changed her story. Law professor Aya Gruber said the case was going to be an uphill battle for prosecutors even before she heard about the most recent sanctions. . 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. All rights reserved. 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. What do authorities believe happened during that time? So, they can't give sort of a full chronological picture. But it did partially match the DNA of an unknown male who had attacked other women and it raised a disturbing question: had Suzanne fallen into the hands of a sexual predator? It's unfortunately a part of my profession that sometimes in order to solve a case we have to give a deal to the devil.
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