New Development in Kelly Morris Case

November 21, 2008

There has been an interesting development in the case of Kelly Currin Morris, a 28-year-old mother of two, who went missing from her Stem, North Carolina, home on September 3, 2008.

On Tuesday, State Bureau of Investigation agent Brian Flemming obtained a warrant to search Kelly's husband, William "Scott" Morris, to obtain "blood, saliva, hair, including head hair and pubic hair."

The "probable cause" section of the warrant reads the same as the Sept. 24 warrant that was issued for the search of a truck belonging to Scott Morris's father, Jimmy Morris.

The warrant alleges that Scott Morris was not forthcoming with investigators; Morris had allegedly told them that he went to bed on Sept. 3, while his wife went out searching for the family dog. However, according to a statement given to police by Jimmy Morris, his son had called him that night and asked him to watch the kids so that he could go look for Kelly, because he thought she was cheating on him.

The warrant also provides information on cell phone pings, which police point to as evidence that Scott Morris was not at home sleeping while his wife was searching for the dog. Alleged video footage is also cited in the warrant as further evidence of an inconsistent alibi.

What I found most interesting about the warrant was the last paragraph of the "probable cause" section, which reads:

"This affiant is aware, based upon his training and experience, that persons who commit crimes sometimes leave physical evidence of the commission of those crimes. Certain samples are needed in order for evidence to be analyzed and compared."

Read the Warrant

Why was this warrant issued now? What exactly do investigators want to compare the samples to? Perhaps they have something that we are not yet aware of. Whatever the case may be they are not sharing any details. Let's just hope it helps bring about some answers to this tragic case.

Kelly's family was shocked by the release of the warrant and they remain clueless as to the reason behind it.

On the morning of Sept. 4, 2008, firefighters with the Stem and Providence fire departments were dispatched to a fire at the Morris's house, located at 3220 Tump Wilkins Road. The house and much of its contents were destroyed; however no one was home when the fire broke out. Kelly's husband, 34-year-old William "Scott" Morris, was allegedly at his towing business in Creedmoor and the couple's two young children, ages 8 and 5, were in school at the time of the incident. It was initially believed that Kelly was in Raleigh, where she worked for Nationwide Insurance; however, investigators soon learned that she never showed up for work that morning.

Kelly's car, a burgundy 2005 Honda Accord, North Carolina license plate TXP-5917, was later found abandoned in an undeveloped subdivision, less than a mile from her home. Inside the locked car, investigators found Kelly's keys, purse, and cell phone.

When questioned by police, Scott Morris allegedly told them that he had not seen his wife since the previous night.

"He was the last person to see her alive on Wednesday night (Sept. 3) at their home," Granville Sheriff David Smith told NewsObserver.com. "She was allegedly going to find a pet dog that had got outside, we think, between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m."

On Sept. 12, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the State Bureau of Investigation conducted forensic tests at the scene of the fire which, according to Smith, have revealed that the fire was the work of an arsonist.

Investigators will not comment on whether Scott Morris is cooperating; however, Kelly's friends have openly criticized him for not getting involved in the search effort.

The family of Kelly Currin Morris is offering a $30,000 reward for information on her whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call (919) 812-2310.

You can visit a Website about Kelly's that has been set up at: www.kellycurrinmorris.com. A MySpace page devoted to her case is located at: Myspace.com/kellycurrinmorris.

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Photo Credits: Kelly Morris: Pat Currin; Morris Home: Carla Lohr

Comments

[Loretta]

Thanks for the update. I hope Kelly's family realizes how many folks hope they have some answers, and soon. Good thoughts to everyone involved in solving the mystery.

[Searching4theLost]

One step closer to getting needed answers and putting the scumbag perp away, I hope. To wait this long to ask for these samples leads me to believe something new has come out.

I pray that is what has happenned. The Currins deserve it. The children deserve it, and most of all, Kelly deserves it.

[Janet Foushee]

Please continue to pray that this case is resolved. Kelly deserves better and her daughters deserve to know that their mother did not just up and leave.

[K-Rob]

It feel so awful with guys who have beautiful wives like Kelly Morris, Leah Walsh, Laci Peterson etc...and they kill them for whatever sick reason. Like human life means nothing to them. It makes me so mad to read about all of these cases, and the kind of sickos that live in this world. I hope justice is served for this poor girl.

[praying for Kelly]

I just finished preparing desserts for our family's Thanksgiving dinner and I stopped to talk with my daughter about what we are thankful for. My first thought was of the wonderful people that have worked so hard to help us find Kelly.
David, thank you for helping us keep Kelly's story alive. You dont even know our dear Kelly but you have made such an effort and I am thankful for your kindness.
I also give thanks for Tim Miller and all the wonderful people with Texas Equsearch. They have given not only their time but their hearts.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiviing and keep praying that we can bring Kelly home.

[praying for Kelly]

I just finished preparing desserts for our family's Thanksgiving dinner and I stopped to talk with my daughter about what we are thankful for. My first thought was of the wonderful people that have worked so hard to help us find Kelly.
David, thank you for helping us keep Kelly's story alive. You dont even know our dear Kelly but you have made such an effort and I am thankful for your kindness.
I also give thanks for Tim Miller and all the wonderful people with Texas Equsearch. They have given not only their time but their hearts.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiviing and keep praying that we can bring Kelly home.