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Michelle Troconis and Fotis Dulos seen dumping trash bags after alleged murder
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The jury has begun deliberations in the murder conspiracy trial of Michelle Troconis after 27 days of dramatic testimony.
Jurors are now tasked with deciding whether the 49-year-old conspired with her former boyfriend Fotis Dulos to kill his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, in Connecticut on 24 May 2019, and cover up the crime.
Following closing arguments on Tuesday, the jury received their instructions and were sent back to their chambers to begin deliberations.
During closing arguments, prosecutors described Jennifer’s murder as “deliberate and intentional” and said that Ms Troconis and Dulos “worked to make this happen”.
While the mother-of-five’s body has never been found, Jennifer has been officially declared dead – with police finding that she died a violent death at the hands of Fotis, the man she had filed for divorce from just two years earlier.
In January 2020, Fotis died by suicide after being charged with her murder.
Ms Troconis has pleaded not guilty and insists she did not know Fotis was doing anything nefarious as she watched him toss garbage bags into random bins, or as she helped him write up a timeline of their whereabouts on the day his estranged wife disappeared.
ICYMI: Jennifer’s 88-year-old mother was state’s last witness
Gloria Farber was the last witness to testify for the state against Michelle Troconis in Stamford Superior Court in Connecticut.
She testified that she has not seen or communicated with her daughter since she disappeared and was presumed by police to be murdered in 2019.
Dressed in a gray suit with scarfs, Ms Farber told the jury that her daughter was supposed to meet her at her New York City apartment on 24 May 2019, after a doctor’s appointment, but never showed up.
She said Jennifer would never abandon her children.
“She was always there for them,” Ms Farber said.
Ms Farber nor her grandchildren were in court for closing arguments on Tuesday. The case is now in the hands of the jury.
Gloria Farber
(Hearst Connecticut Media)
Andrea Cavallier28 February 2024 02:30
Who else is charged in Jennifer Dulos’ case?
Kent Mawhinney, a longtime friend and former lawyer of Fotis Dulos, is also charged in the case.
He’s accused of trying to create an alibi for Fotis on the morning of Jennifer’s disappearance.
He pleaded not guilty and awaits trial on a conspiracy to commit murder charge.
Andrea Cavallier28 February 2024 01:00
Supporters wear purple in court to honor Jennifer Dulos
Dozens of court spectators who support Jennifer Dulos packed the courtroom on Tuesday.
Some wore purple hats while others wore purple scarves and ribbons.
They said it was to honor Jennifer, to support her family and their way of fighting for justice.
Andrea Cavallier28 February 2024 00:30
Why didn’t Michelle Troconis testify in her defence?
Michelle Troconis remained stone-faced as both side presented closing arguments in her case on Tuesday.
She had decided not to take the stand last week to testify in her defence.
Her attorney Jon Schoenhorn said the decision had to do with the fact that the jury had already watched her police interviews.
“There is nothing she could add that she didn’t already add in those hours of questioning,” he said.
Andrea Cavallier28 February 2024 00:00
Troconis will have a contempt of court hearing on 5 March
Michelle Troconis has been accused of dislaying sealed custody documents on her laptop during the trial for people to see.
A contempt of court hearing will be held on the matter on 5 March.
Andrea Cavallier27 February 2024 23:40
Where are Jennifer Dulos’ children now?
All five children are in the custody of Jennifer’s mother Gloria Farber.
At the time of their mother’s disapearance, the children ranged in age from 8 to 13.
They were seen for the first time in court when Jennifer’s mom took the stand to testify last week.
However, they were nowhere to be seen during closing arguments.
Andrea Cavallier27 February 2024 23:20
Jury asks for easel before court adjourns for the day
Jurors only deliberated about 30 minutes on Tuesday before court was adjouned for the day due to the courthouse closing at 5pm.
They were giving a laptop with the exhibiys and evidence as they make their decision.
Before being dismissed, they asked for an easel.
While many spectators in the courtroom were hoping for a quick verdict, others said the jury’s request forshadows a drawn out deliberation.
Court resumes at 10am Wednesday.
Andrea Cavallier27 February 2024 23:00
Michelle Troconis defence claims three words prove innocence in Jennifer Dulos’ murder
The defence ended closing arguments for Michelle Troconis’s trial on Tuesday with video of officials expressing doubt that Troconis knew anything about her former boyfriend Fotis Dulos nefarious actions surrounding his estranged wife’s disappearance and presumed death.
After seven weeks, Ms Troconis’ trial is nearing an end. Jurors in Connecticut will soon decide whether the 49-year-old conspired with Fotis to kill his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, on 24 May 2019, and cover up the crime.
Both sides gave one last shot at arguing their case as they presented their closing arguments on Tuesday.
Read the full story from Andrea Cavallier in court:
Rachel Sharp27 February 2024 22:35
Court adjourned for the day
The court has now adjourned for the day.
Judge Kevin Randolph instructed the jury not to speak with the media as they exited the building.
Deliberations will continue tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Julia Reinstein27 February 2024 21:50
Defence attorney Jon Schoenhorn speaks
(Andrea Cavallier)
As deliberations begin, defence attorney Jon Schoenhorn spoke to members of the media outside of the courthouse.
“We believe the state has present insufficient evidence,” Mr Schoenhorn said, showing off his tie, which was printed with the words of the US constitution.
Julia Reinstein27 February 2024 21:44
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