Michelle Troconis Found Guilty in Jennifer Dulos Murder Case
All Six Counts Against her Determined — Jury Deliberates Over Three Days
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Michelle Troconis, the 49-year-old Connecticut socialite, has been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in the Jennifer Dulos murder case. Following a trial spanning weeks, a jury deliberated for three days eventually delivering a guilty verdict on all six counts. The verdict was announced on Friday, March 1, 2024.
The charges against Troconis stemmed from allegations that she conspired with her now-deceased boyfriend, Fotis Dulos, to murder his then-wife, Jennifer Dulos, on May 24, 2019, in Connecticut. Additionally, she was also accused of assisting Dulos in covering up the crime.
The Charges Against Michelle Troconis
- Count 1: Conspiracy to commit murder
- Count 2: Conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence (May 24, 2019 events)
- Count 3: Tampering with physical evidence (May 24, 2019 events)
- Count 4: Conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence (May 29, 2019 events)
- Count 5: Tampering with physical evidence (May 29, 2019 events)
- Count 6: Second-degree hindering prosecution
During the trial, prosecutors argued that the murder of Jennifer Dulos was premeditated and both Dulos and Troconis worked together to execute the crime, as reported by Independent media.
It is worth noting that Jennifer Dulos has been officially declared dead, although her body has never been discovered. Dulos was originally charged with her murder but died by suicide in January 2020.
Jurors Shown Incriminating Evidence
The trial presented compelling evidence to the jurors, including a blood-soaked bra, a razor, and zip ties, all of which were found in trash cans. Additionally, several bloodied items such as a Vineyard Vines shirt, a white T-shirt, a poncho, black gloves, and a white bath towel were shown to the jury, according to New York Post.
Investigators believe that Dulos disposed of these evidence materials in trash bins and a storm drain just hours after Jennifer Dulos went missing on that fateful day. Testifying on the eighth day of the trial, State Police Sgt. Kevin Duggan revealed this crucial information.
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Upon hearing the verdict, Michelle Troconis was seen sobbing in the courtroom, while her sister, Josie, expressed certainty in her innocence, as reported by ABC News.
As the case concludes, the conviction of Michelle Troconis brings to light the role she played in the heinous crime that shocked the community and brought immense grief to the family of Jennifer Dulos.
