New Canaan, Connecticut – Michelle Troconis, convicted of aiding her boyfriend Fotis Dulos in his wife’s murder, faced trial on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and hindering prosecution. Over a span of six weeks in court, prosecutors alleged that Troconis played a significant role in the planning and execution of Jennifer Dulos’ murder.
Jennifer Dulos, a mother and writer, went missing on May 24, 2019. Efforts to locate her began following her failure to pick up her children from school. Subsequent investigations revealed disturbing evidence, including blood found in her garage and her abandoned SUV, with traces of blood, near Waveny Park.
In the midst of a contentious divorce and custody battle with Fotis Dulos, Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance raised suspicions. Detectives discovered that Fotis Dulos had a new girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, whom he had met at a waterskiing club in Miami. Surveillance footage revealed the pair driving around Hartford, disposing of black garbage bags on Albany Avenue.
Further evidence uncovered by investigators pointed to Fotis Dulos’ involvement in Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. Police found Jennifer Dulos’ blood in the passenger seat of a vehicle driven by Fotis Dulos. As the case unfolded, Troconis faced accusations of aiding in the cover-up and disposal of incriminating items, including bloody zip ties and clothing.
During the trial, Troconis maintained her innocence, with her defense attorney arguing against the prosecution’s speculation. The State presented a timeline of events supported by surveillance footage, alleging that Troconis assisted Fotis Dulos in creating an alibi and disposing of evidence following Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance.
After days of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict for Troconis. Her family, emotional and adamant about her innocence, expressed their disbelief and continued support for her. As the case unfolded, questions surrounding Jennifer Dulos’ whereabouts and the tragic circumstances of her disappearance remained unanswered, leaving her loved ones longing for closure five years later.