Title: Ex-Girlfriend of Connecticut Husband Charged with Conspiring in Mother’s Disappearance and Subsequent Murder Conviction
Over five long years after Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from Connecticut, went missing, her estranged husband’s former girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, was found guilty of conspiring to orchestrate the heinous crime. The verdict was handed down in a Stamford Superior Courtroom on a chilly Tuesday, following two hours of deliberation by six jurors after listening to closing arguments from the prosecution and defense.
Michelle Troconis was not only found guilty of conspiring to commit murder but also one count of hindering prosecution, two counts of conspiracy to tamper with physical evidence, and two counts of tampering with physical evidence. Troconis had previously dated Fotis Dulos, who was charged with the murder of his wife but died by an apparent suicide in January 2020 before going to trial. Fotis Dulos was charged with this heinous crime in 2020, along with several other charges, and had pleaded not guilty.
Jennifer Dulos was last seen on May 24, 2019. After dropping her children off at school, she failed to attend appointments and had no communication with friends for a ten-hour period. Her body was never found, but despite this, she was officially pronounced dead through a declaration of death by a Connecticut judge in October 2023, according to court documents.
At the time of her disappearance, Jennifer Dulos was embroiled in a bitter divorce and custody performance with Fotis Dulos. The contentious nature of their marital dissolution added to the intrigue surrounding her sudden disappearance, fueling public speculation and media interest.
Troconis’s involvement in the crime came to light during the investigation, eventually leading to her charges. Despite Fotis Dulos’ death before his trial, the state proceeded with the case against Troconis, presenting compelling evidence that led to her conviction.
The jurors in this case spent several hours listening to the arguments from both sides before reaching their verdict, demonstrating the gravity of the situation and the importance of seeking justice for Jennifer Dulos. As this story develops further, updates will be provided accordingly.
