Stamford, Connecticut – Michelle Troconis broke down in tears as the jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict after two days of deliberation. She was convicted on six counts in connection to the death of Jennifer Farber Dulos, who vanished in May 2019 during a contentious divorce from Fotis Dulos, Troconis’s former boyfriend.
Prosecutors alleged that Fotis Dulos used an employee’s pickup truck to travel to New Canaan, where he allegedly killed Jennifer in the rental house. They claimed Troconis misled investigators about Dulos’s whereabouts, handled his cellphone to create a false alibi, and helped clean up evidence. The mother of five’s body has never been found, and Fotis Dulos died by suicide in January 2020 while facing murder charges.
During the six-week trial, the prosecution argued that Troconis assisted Dulos in disposing of evidence, including bloody clothing found in black plastic bags. The defense sought to maintain her current bond until sentencing, but the judge increased it to $6 billion due to concerns about her international ties.
After the verdict was read, Troconis asked to say goodbye to her family before being led away in handcuffs. Her family expressed disbelief in the verdict, maintaining her innocence. Her attorney, Jon Schoenhorn, expressed disagreement with the jury’s decision and vowed to file post-trial motions for acquittal, citing concerns about the trial’s fairness.
The trial has taken a toll on Troconis and her family, Schoenhorn stated, highlighting the devastation felt by all involved. Another defendant in the case, Kent Mawhinney, awaits trial on a murder conspiracy charge and has pleaded not guilty. The case has garnered significant attention due to its complex nature and the lack of closure regarding Jennifer Dulos’s disappearance.
As the legal proceedings continue, Troconis and her family face an uncertain future. The impact of this case lingers not only on the individuals involved but also on the community following the story closely. The search for justice and closure in Jennifer Farber Dulos’s case remains ongoing as the legal process unfolds.