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Jennifer Dulos Case: Estranged Husband's Girlfriend Sentenced To Prison Jennifer Dulos Case: Estranged Husband's Girlfriend Sentenced To Prison
Jennifer Dulos Case: Estranged Husband's Girlfriend Sentenced To Prison Michelle Troconis, the girlfriend of the estranged husband of the murdered Connecticut mother of five, Jennifer Farber Dulos, has been sentenced to years in prison. 'My Mother Was Everything To Me': Jennifer Dulos' Children Speak Out For First Time Stamford/Norwalk State Attorney Paul J. Ferencek announced Friday, May 31, that Troconnis, age 49, formerly of Hartford County in Farmington, was sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison, suspended after 14 ½ years served, for conspiring to murder Jennifer Farber Dulos in May 2019 and then covering up the crime. Troconis faced 50 years in pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Nabbed For Alleged Role In Theft Of McLaren Sports Car From Fairfield County Home Garage Woman Nabbed For Alleged Role In Theft Of McLaren Sports Car From Fairfield County Home Garage
Woman Nabbed For Alleged Role In Theft Of McLaren Sports Car From Fairfield County Home Garage A woman is facing charges for her alleged role in stealing a sports car valued at over $200,000 from a Connecticut home. In Fairfield County, New Canaan Police were called just after 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, with reports that a 2020 McLaren GT sports car had been stolen from inside the garage of a home located in the northwest section of New Canaan. Investigators were able to identify a suspect vehicle believed to be tied to the theft, which led them to 26-year-old Deasia Foster, of Newark, New Jersey, police said. Detectives questioned Foster about the theft and later determined that she h…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over, Police Say Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over, Police Say
Westchester Man Caught With Cocaine After Being Pulled Over, Police Say A Northern Westchester man was charged after police said he was found in possession of cocaine during a traffic stop in Connecticut. An officer in Fairfield County pulled a vehicle over on New Norwalk Road in New Canaan after seeing that the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt at about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, according to the New Canaan Police Department. During the traffic stop, police found that the driver, identified as 36-year-old Liandro Cardenas Avalos, of Pound Ridge, was in possession of cocaine, authorities said.  He was arrested and charged with possession of …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Westchester Man Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say Westchester Man Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say
Westchester Man Resists Arrest After Traffic Stop, Police Say A man whose license was suspended is accused of resisting arrest after a traffic stop in Fairfield County, according to police. An officer on patrol saw a vehicle that wasn't displaying a valid registration plate traveling in New Canaan on New Norwalk Road at about 4:10 p.m. on Friday, April 8, according to authorities. Police pulled the vehicle over and the driver, identified as Northern Westchester County resident Timothy Richardson, of South Salem, did not cooperate when asked to provide his driver's license, according to the New Canaan Police Department. It was later determined th…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Stolen Mercedes SUV Recovered In Westchester, Police Say Stolen Mercedes SUV Recovered In Westchester, Police Say
Stolen Mercedes SUV Recovered In Westchester, Police Say A Mercedes SUV was stolen in Fairfield County and later recovered in Westchester County after it was left unlocked with a key fob inside, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched to a Brinkerhoff Avenue residence at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, where there was a report of a stolen 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon. Police said that the SUV was last seen parked in the owner’s driveway the night before, where it was left unlocked with a key fob inside. In addition, investigators noted that a key fob belonging to a second vehicle owned by the resident was …

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by Zak Failla
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Police: Port Chester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence Police: Port Chester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence
Police: Port Chester Driver Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Under Influence A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested in Fairfield County after police said he drove while under the influence. New Canaan Police Department said officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. Officers saw the vehicle swerve in the travel lane and cross the double yellow line, police said. While speaking with the driver, identified as Clemente Najera, of Port Chester, officers noticed signs of impairment, police said. He was arrested on a charge of illegal operatio…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say
Brothers Nabbed For Stealing Range Rover In Fairfield County, Police Say Two brothers were arrested after police said they worked together to steal items from an unlocked vehicle and steal a Range Rover in Fairfield County.  Officers responded to a report of vehicles being entered and a Range Rover being stolen from a driveway in New Canaan in the area of Welles Lane at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, authorities said. The key had been left in the Range Rover, according to the New Canaan Police Department. The stolen Range Rover was located on its side on Frogtown Road near Welles Lane, police said.  Mahmoud Hosny, age 21, of New Haven, was trap…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Fairfield County Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Police Say Fairfield County Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Police Say A 24-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. Quinten Yonkers, of New Canaan, was arrested at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 18, according to authorities. The New Canaan Police Department said investigators received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System on Monday, May 17, about internet activity within New Canaan deemed to be child pornography. An investigation was conducted, and police said Yonkers was identified as the offender. NCPD said a number of search warrants were executed, including one for Yonkers' residence…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store
Women Accused Of Stealing $780 Worth Of Clothing From Popular Fairfield County Store A woman was charged for allegedly stealing clothes worth $780 from a Fairfield County store. The New Canaan Police Department announced Tuesday, July 27 that the investigation began after officers responded to a report of a larceny at The Athletic Shoe Factory located at 3 Forest Street shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Investigators used video surveillance to identify two suspects. Amina Zejnilovic, age 49, of the Bronx, was identified as one of the suspects, authorities said.  Police said they will identify the second suspect once she surrenders on her arrest warrant.…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County
Homeowner Charged After Police Break Up Underage Drinking Party In Fairfield County A Fairfield County homeowner is facing charges after hosting minors at his home who were caught drinking, police said. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to a Valley Road home near the intersection of Mariomi Road at 10:42 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, where there was a report of a possible party with loud music playing. According to police, the responding officers found the music coming from the backyard of a Valley Road residence, where there were multiple minors and adults having a party. Police said that the investigation into the noise complaint determined that the…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Wanted On Drug Charges In Fairfield County Busted Woman Wanted On Drug Charges In Fairfield County Busted
Woman Wanted On Drug Charges In Fairfield County Busted A woman wanted on drug charges who was allegedly busted with crack in Connecticut is facing newcharges in Fairfield County, police said. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, April 27, officers from the New Canaan Police Department traveled to Hartford to take custody of Natalie Theresa Mazzone, age 24, who had a warrant out for her arrest on drug charges. Police said that on Jan. 4, 2020, officers from the New Canaan Police Department responded to the intersection of Heritage Hill Road and Main Street, where there was a report of a suspicious vehicle with Mazzone inside. The investigation in…

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by Zak Failla
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Man Admits To Posing As Teen To Receive Explicit Videos Of Fairfield County Girl Man Admits To Posing As Teen To Receive Explicit Videos Of Fairfield County Girl
Man Admits To Posing As Teen To Receive Explicit Videos Of Fairfield County Girl This story has been updated. A 36-year-old out-of-state man has pleaded guilty to the distribution of child pornography in connection with a Fairfield County case. Brian Grinnell, of Lakewood, Ohio (near Cleveland), pleaded guilty on Monday, April 19 in Hartford for posting nude videos of a 12-year-old New Canaan girl on a popular video-sharing service, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, in March 2020, Grinnell posed as a 15-year-old girl and met a New Canaan girl, who at the time w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County
Purse, Wallet, Credits Cards Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles In Fairfield County Police are reminding residents once again to lock their vehicles and remove valuables after three vehicles were burglarized in Fairfield County. The incidents took place on Thursday, March, 18 in New Canaan, said New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.  The first incident was reported around 9:06 a.m. on March 18, when police responded to a residence on White Oak Shade Lane on a report of two vehicles entered. Both vehicles were unlocked at the time of entry. The following items were stolen out of one of the vehicles: A purse which was later found in Bridgeport containing seve…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Co-Defendant To Testify Against Michelle Troconis In Missing Mom Trial Co-Defendant To Testify Against Michelle Troconis In Missing Mom Trial
Co-Defendant To Testify Against Michelle Troconis In Missing Mom Trial A Fairfield County woman learned that a man charged along with her in the case of a missing mother of five will testify against her at trial. During a virtual court hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 2, Michelle Troconis, the former girlfriend of the late Fotis Dulos who was charged in the disappearance of his former wife Jennifer Farber Dulos of New Canaan, was informed that Kent Mawhinney will likely testify against her, according to Assistant Sate's Attorney Daniel Cummings. "As of now, yes. Obviously, that can change," Cummings said during the hearing, News 12 reported.  Mawhinney and Troconis …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Woman Bitten By Coyote While Walking Dog In New Canaan Park, Police Say Woman Bitten By Coyote While Walking Dog In New Canaan Park, Police Say
Woman Bitten By Coyote While Walking Dog In New Canaan Park, Police Say Police are warning area residents that a woman was bitten by a coyote while walking her dog in a park. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 6:30 a.m., Thursday, June 11, when the animal attacked the woman at Waveny Park in New Canaan, police said. Animal Control officers are advising that people avoid the trails and tall grassy areas of the park. Anyone who spots the animal or has concerns should contact Animal Control Officer Alyson Halm at 203-594-3510.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Mom Case: Family, Friends Mark One-Year Anniversary As Police Pursue New Leads Missing Mom Case: Family, Friends Mark One-Year Anniversary As Police Pursue New Leads
Missing Mom Case: Family, Friends Mark One-Year Anniversary As Police Pursue New Leads As the New Canaan Police vow to never give up looking for the missing mother of five who disappeared a year ago on Sunday, May 24, her family said the pain doesn't go away. Jennifer Farber Dulos was last seen around 8 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2019, after dropping off her children at a private school in New Canaan.  Police believe her late estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, laid in wait for the loving mother and killed her when she returned home, parking her vehicle in the garage. Her body has never been found despite a massive search by New Canaan and Connecticut State Police. "We miss Jennife…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fotis Dulos Attorney Says At Court Hearing He Knows Who Killed Missing Mom Fotis Dulos Attorney Says At Court Hearing He Knows Who Killed Missing Mom
Fotis Dulos Attorney Says At Court Hearing He Knows Who Killed Missing Mom In a hearing that was full of a few bombshells, a Superior Court judge dropped all charges against the late Fotis Dulos, the late husband of missing Fairfield County mom Jennifer Farber Dulos. During the hearing, Tuesday, March 3, in Stamford, Dulos attorney Norm Pattis told the judge bags of bloody woman's clothing and other items were left on the back porch of his client's Farmington home the same day police believe his estranged wife was killed in New Canaan. Pattis said that panicked Dulos and his former girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, then drove to Hartford and dumped the bags in trash…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Mom's Family, Friends Say Arrests Bring 'No Sense Of Closure' Missing Mom's Family, Friends Say Arrests Bring 'No Sense Of Closure'
Missing Mom's Family, Friends Say Arrests Bring 'No Sense Of Closure' The family and friends of missing mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos say the arrest of her estranged husband Fotis Dulos on murder charges, does not bring closure. "Above all, we thank the Connecticut State Police and the New Canaan Police Department, as well as the assisting local departments, for their tireless commitment and diligent, painstaking work that have led to these arrests, " said Carrie Luft on behalf of the Farber-Dulos family and friends. Fotis Dulos was arrested early Tuesday, Jan. 7 and is expected to be charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case
Estranged Husband, Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Murder In Missing Mom Case Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos has arrested by state police and will be charged with her murder. Dulos' ex-girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, and an attorney who had represented Dulos, Kent Mahwinney, have both reportedly been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. According to New Canaan Police, Fotis Dulos was picked up at his Farmington home by state police on Tuesday morning, Jan. 7. He is being currently being held at Troop G in Bridgeport where he was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder, according to…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alert Issued For Westchester Resident Wanted For Sexual Assault Of Juvenile In Fairfield County Alert Issued For Westchester Resident Wanted For Sexual Assault Of Juvenile In Fairfield County
Alert Issued For Westchester Resident Wanted For Sexual Assault Of Juvenile In Fairfield County An alert has been issued for a Westchester man who is wanted on multiple charges, including sexual assault of a juvenile, in Fairfield County. The New Canaan Police Department has an active arrest warrant for 31-year-old Leland Robinson, whose last known address was on East Lincoln Avenue in Mount Vernon. The warrant for Robinson's arrest was signed by the state prosecutor and a judge for the following charges: Enticing a minor by computer Second-degree sexual assault Fourth-degree sexual assault Risk of injury to a child The charges stem from an investigation into crimes c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring
Second Arrest Made In Multi-State Retail Theft Ring Another person has been arrested in connection with a multi-state retail theft ring that allegedly has stolen more than $90,000 in goods. Jahliil Parrott, 22, of Windsor, was arrested on Monday, Dec. 16, after New Canaan Police traveled to Nassau County, New York, where he was being held on robbery charges, said New Canaan Police Department Lt. Jason Ferraro. The ring's operation first came to light in Fairfield County in October when three suspects allegedly stole merchandise from the Ralph Lauren Store in New Canaan, stealing more than $300 worth of goods, said Ferraro. The group would o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police: Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring Police: Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring
Police: Investigation, Arrest Thwart $90K Multi-State, Retail Theft Ring An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a woman in connection with a multi-state retail theft ring that allegedly resulted in $90,000 worth of stolen goods, including in the area. The ring's operation first came to light in Fairfield County in October when three suspects allegedly stole merchandise from the Ralph Lauren Store in New Canaan, stealing more than $300 worth of goods, said New Canaan Police Department Lt. Jason Ferraro. The group would operate by pulling up in front of the store in a no parking zone and the suspects, sometimes two woman and male, and other times a man and…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'Hug Your Loved Ones': Mom's Family Calls For Acts Of Caring Six Months After She Went Missing 'Hug Your Loved Ones': Mom's Family Calls For Acts Of Caring Six Months After She Went Missing
'Hug Your Loved Ones': Mom's Family Calls For Acts Of Caring Six Months After She Went Missing As police continue their search for the Fairfield County mother of five who has now been missing exactly six months, the family of Jennifer Farber Dulos says that amid the tragedy, it is grateful for the outpouring of support as Thanksgiving approaches and encouraging acts of caring. Dulos was last seen Friday, May 24 when she dropped her children off at school in New Canaan. "It has now been six months since Jennifer Farber Dulos was reported missing," begins a statement by Carrie Luft, on behalf of Jennifer Dulos' family and friends, "That this milestone coincides with the Thanksgiving h…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester Man Gave False Name To Investigating Officers In New Canaan, Police Say Westchester Man Gave False Name To Investigating Officers In New Canaan, Police Say
Westchester Man Gave False Name To Investigating Officers In New Canaan, Police Say A suspicious man from Westchester attempted to pull a fast one on officers in Fairfield County after being caught lurking in a driveway, police say. Officers from the New Canaan Police Department were dispatched to the area of Oenoke Ridge Road and Lukes Wood Road at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, where there was a report of a suspicious man in a hoodie and gray pants in a homeowner’s driveway. According to police, upon seeing the man - later identified as Mount Vernon resident Leland Robinson - he honked his horn as he was driving out of his driveway, and Robinson immediate…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Mom Received Medical Treatment After Disappearance, Attorney For Estranged Husband Says Missing Mom Received Medical Treatment After Disappearance, Attorney For Estranged Husband Says
Missing Mom Received Medical Treatment After Disappearance, Attorney For Estranged Husband Says The attorney for the man charged in connection with the disappearance of his estranged wife in Fairfield County has filed a motion in Superior Court requesting her medical records on the basis of his claim that she has sought medical treatment since she vanished. Attorney Norm Pattis,  filed a renewed motion on Friday, Oct. 11,  to access Jennifer Farber Dulos’ medical records, saying that Fotis Dulos had come into possession of a medical bill that says she sought treatment on July 7, for "reproductive services," the motion states. Jennifer Dulos disappeared on Friday, May 24, after droppi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Ordered Not To Violate Gag Order Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Ordered Not To Violate Gag Order
Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Ordered Not To Violate Gag Order A Superior Court judge has warned the estranged husband of missing Fairfield County mother Jennifer Farber Dulos not to violate a gag order after talking about the case with a publication in Greece. Fotis Dulos received the rebuke in court Friday, Oct. 4, in connection to an interview he gave to Proto Thema, a Greek publication in which he said that Jennifer Dulos, of New Canaan, was suffering "serious serious psychological problems that I didn’t immediately understand.”  Fotis Dulos's attorney, Norm Pattis, and several news organizations have filed motions with the state Supreme Court to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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'The Heartbreak Goes On Even As Time Moves Forward,' Says Family On Missing Mom's Birthday 'The Heartbreak Goes On Even As Time Moves Forward,' Says Family On Missing Mom's Birthday
'The Heartbreak Goes On Even As Time Moves Forward,' Says Family On Missing Mom's Birthday As police continue their search for missing Jennifer Farber Dulos who has been missing since Friday, May 24, her family is marking her 51st birthday by asking people to be kind as their heartbreak goes on. In a statement from Carrie Luft, on behalf of Jennifer Dulos' family and friends, the group is honoring her birthday by encouraging gestures of kindness, "send a loving note to a friend, assist a person in need, tell a child they’re special. "Jennifer has now been missing for more than four months. The heartbreak goes on even as time moves forward," the group said. They also thanked the…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty
Missing Mom Case: Gag Order Issued, Family Believes She Is Dead, Husband Pleads Not Guilty The estranged husband of Fairfield County missing mom Jennifer Farber Dulos pleaded not guilty to a second charge of tampering with evidence. During the hearing in Stamford Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 12,  the judge also issued a gag order in the case saying comments by attorneys and other parties could affect the outcome of a trial.  Shortly after, the New Canaan Police Department issued a statement regarding the order which takes effect on Thursday, stating: "No information will be provided from this date forward regarding this case until the order is lifted or additional arrests a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Surrenders To Police Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Surrenders To Police
Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband In Missing Mom Case Surrenders To Police The girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband in the Jennifer Farber Dulos missing person case, has turned herself in to Connecticut State Police to face additional charges in connection, state police confirmed. Michelle Troconis, who was arrested in June on charges of evidence tampering and hindering prosecution, turned herself in around 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, at Troop G in Bridgeport, state police said. A state police spokesman said additional information regarding the charges would be released later Thursday.  Fotis Dulos was arrested for a second time on Wednesday, Sept.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation' Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation'
Estranged Husband's Lawyer Calls Report Of Mom's Blood-Stained Shirt 'Desperate Speculation' The lawyer for the estranged husband of the missing Fairfield County mother of five says reports that police found the blood-stained shirt worn by Jennifer Farber Dulos the day she disappeared is "desperate speculation." Norm Pattis, Fotis Dulos' attorney, said he wasn't aware of any evidence that pointed to what Jennifer Dulos was wearing when the New Canaan resident went missing on Friday, May 24. “I am unaware of any evidence about what she was wearing when she disappeared," Pattis said. "This sounds like desperate speculation." Norm PattisElite Lawyer Management The news that polic…

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by Kathy Reakes