Prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss criminal charges against a Colorado man about to go on trial in the presumed death of his missing wife
Prosecutors on Tuesday asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against a Colorado man about to go on trial in the presumed death of his missing wife but reserved the right to bring new charges against him later.
The request followed Judge Ramsey Lama's decision earlier this month to bar prosecutors from presenting key witnesses during Barry Morphew's trial for repeatedly failing to follow rules for turning over evidence in his favor. The evidence included DNA from an unknown male linked to sexual assault cases in other states, which was found in Suzanne Morphew's SUV, raising the possibility of another suspect being involved.
In a court filing, District Attorney Linda Stanley said the exclusion of some of the prosecution’s witnesses was one reason for her request to dismiss the charges, which still must be approved by the judge. But she emphasized that investigators need more time to find the body of Suzanne Morphew before Barry Morphew goes on trial, saying for the first time that investigators believe her body is located in an area covered deep in snow near their former home in the southern Colorado mountains.
“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,” Stanley wrote.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
DA drops murder charges against Barry Morphew after judge blocks most of prosecution’s expert witnessesNEW: Prosecutors on Monday dropped all charges against Barry Morphew in the death of his wife Suzanne Morphew less than 10 days before the murder case was set to go to trial.
Baca lebih lajut »
Suspect started Home Depot fire in San Jose while shoplifting, DA saysA suspect has been charged with arson and other crimes for allegedly starting a tremendous fire while trying to steal merchandise from a Home Depot in San Jose, officials said Tuesday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Home Depot fire suspect arrested, DA saysA suspect has been arrested and will be charged for starting the massive fire that tore through a Home Depot in San Jose, authorities announced Monday.
Baca lebih lajut »
Man Exonerated After 32 Years in Prison for Wrongful SF Murder Conviction: DA“I've been looking forward to this day for almost 32 years. Finally, justice be done.” A San Francisco judge exonerated Joaquin Ciria, 60, after he spent more than half his life in prison for a wrongful murder conviction.
Baca lebih lajut »
DA: 3 of 6 dead in Sacramento shootout were in gang disputeNewly filed court documents in the downtown Sacramento shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others reveal that three of the dead had been involved in the gang dispute that led to the…
Baca lebih lajut »
Convicted murderer vows to get LA DA Gascón's name tattooed on his face in audio obtained by Fox NewsFox News has obtained audio of a convicted murderer saying he’s going to get Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s name tattooed on his face because the prosecutor massively reduced charges in his case.
Baca lebih lajut »