Connecticut mother of five, Jennifer Dulos, who disappeared in 2019 and was later declared legally dead, has become the central figure in a high-profile trial involving her estranged husband and his girlfriend. Dulos’ husband, Fotis Dulos, faced charges of killing her, while his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, faced allegations of helping him cover up the crime.
Dulos was last seen on May 24, 2019, and her body has never been found. Based on evidence of her blood in her garage and other locations, authorities determined that she suffered injuries that would have been fatal without medical treatment, leading them to conclude that it was a “homicide of violence.”
Amidst a contentious divorce and custody battle, it was alleged that Fotis Dulos killed his wife, with Troconis accused of assisting him in creating an alibi, cleaning up the crime scene, and disposing of evidence. Fotis Dulos faced charges of felony murder and kidnapping but died by suicide while out on bail. Troconis, on the other hand, was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and hindering prosecution, with her trial commencing soon.
A probate judge granted a request to declare Jennifer Dulos dead, noting that although Connecticut law presumes a missing person to be dead after seven years, the evidence left “inescapable conclusion” that Dulos was indeed deceased. The custody dispute, divorce, and the subsequent disappearance have cast a long shadow over this tragic case, leaving Dulos’ family and loved ones seeking accountability and answers.
As the trial unfolds, all eyes remain on the central figure in this story: Jennifer Dulos, a loving mother whose children have lost both parents. The trial, slated to last six to eight weeks, represents a crucial step towards achieving justice for Dulos and her grieving family.