Still Missing CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #56

[imstilla.grandma]

Michelle Troconis enters the Stamford courthouse after lunch of the first day of jury selection

Much of the questioning Wednesday centered around media coverage of the case, both prior and upcoming. The judge excused a prospective juror who works as a hyperlocal journalist in a neighboring town, calling the case “a media turbo engine.”

Troconis turned around and nodded at friends and family in the courtroom after that juror’s dismissal.

Troconis appeared in court wearing a white blouse with a gray sweater tied around her shoulders. She ate lunch at a nearby diner and re-entered the courthouse after lunch while talking on her cell phone.

Multiple family and friends were seated behind her in the courtroom during Wednesday’s proceedings.

Jury selection is expected to continue Thursday and last two to four weeks. The fact that two jurors were selected Wednesday suggests that they might be ahead of the game, Schoenhorn said.

Randolph instructed the jury pool that attorneys will begin presenting evidence in the case at the start of the new year, with the trial scheduled to start on Jan. 8, 2024,. He said the evidence portion of the trial is expected to conclude no later than March 1, 2024.

The judge denied a motion from Schoenhorn asking to have 12 jurors serve on the jury. He also denied another motion on Wednesday morning in which Schoenhorn asked for jurors to be selected from the Hartford Judicial District rather than the Fairfield Judicial District

First two jurors selected for Michelle Troconis trial in disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos

Two of six jurors in the trial for Michelle Troconis were selected Wednesday, on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy jury selection process at Stamford Superior Court.

www.courant.com

 

[Tink56]

Michelle Troconis enters the Stamford courthouse after lunch of the first day of jury selection

Much of the questioning Wednesday centered around media coverage of the case, both prior and upcoming. The judge excused a prospective juror who works as a hyperlocal journalist in a neighboring town, calling the case “a media turbo engine.”

Troconis turned around and nodded at friends and family in the courtroom after that juror’s dismissal.

Troconis appeared in court wearing a white blouse with a gray sweater tied around her shoulders. She ate lunch at a nearby diner and re-entered the courthouse after lunch while talking on her cell phone.

Multiple family and friends were seated behind her in the courtroom during Wednesday’s proceedings.

Jury selection is expected to continue Thursday and last two to four weeks. The fact that two jurors were selected Wednesday suggests that they might be ahead of the game, Schoenhorn said.

Randolph instructed the jury pool that attorneys will begin presenting evidence in the case at the start of the new year, with the trial scheduled to start on Jan. 8, 2024,. He said the evidence portion of the trial is expected to conclude no later than March 1, 2024.

The judge denied a motion from Schoenhorn asking to have 12 jurors serve on the jury. He also denied another motion on Wednesday morning in which Schoenhorn asked for jurors to be selected from the Hartford Judicial District rather than the Fairfield Judicial District

First two jurors selected for Michelle Troconis trial in disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos

Two of six jurors in the trial for Michelle Troconis were selected Wednesday, on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy jury selection process at Stamford Superior Court.

www.courant.com

Despite JS's objections about the media influence in the JFD disappearance and apparent death, it's good to remember that "fair and impartial" juries were found in many high-profile murders.

The referenced article below discusses several such cases in CA including then Scott Peterson case. (although the judge's dismissal of prospective jurors who did not favor the death penalty...another story).

CA's population is certainly larger than CT's, but there are 12 individuals who should qualify for MT's trial.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/PETERSON-TRIAL-Inside-look-at-how-jury-is-2788963.php

After having served on 3 juries, I know that some of the discussion prior to being brought in for voir dire involved some of the people in the jury pool discussing "how they were going to avoid" jury duty, especially for a long case. Unfortunately many people can't or won't commit the time necessary for the trial. '

It may take a month, but the jurors are there to be found, IMO. I don't think it would be any easier in Hartford.

Does anyone know if JS is using a jury consultant?

 

[Jmoose]

Judge Kevin A. Randolph has announced five questions that the court plans to ask every perspective juror in the Michelle Troconis trial:
1. Have you heard about this case?
2. Do you regularly follow media reports of this case?
3. Have you made any social media posts about this case?
4. Have you formed an opinion on this case?
5. Can you follow court instructions to not follow media coverage of this case and agree not to do any independent research/investigating?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1709577908845478227

https://twitter.com/x/status/1709578643922395595

Despite JS's objections about the media influence in the JFD disappearance and apparent death, it's good to remember that "fair and impartial" juries were found in many high-profile murders.

The referenced article below discusses several such cases in CA including then Scott Peterson case. (although the judge's dismissal of prospective jurors who did not favor the death penalty...another story).

CA's population is certainly larger than CT's, but there are 12 individuals who should qualify for MT's trial.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/PETERSON-TRIAL-Inside-look-at-how-jury-is-2788963.php

After having served on 3 juries, I know that some of the discussion prior to being brought in for voir dire involved some of the people in the jury pool discussing "how they were going to avoid" jury duty, especially for a long case. Unfortunately many people can't or won't commit the time necessary for the trial. '

It may take a month, but the jurors are there to be found, IMO. I don't think it would be any easier in Hartford.

Does anyone know if JS is using a jury consultant?

It sort of cracked me up that Schoenhorn requested that if the trial couldn’t be moved to Hartford, that the jurors be pulled from there instead. As if people in Hartford have not heard of this case, or that they might be “more fair”. If “fair” is what he wants, he might want to be careful what he wishes for…

 

[waldojabba]

Michelle Troconis enters the Stamford courthouse after lunch of the first day of jury selection

Much of the questioning Wednesday centered around media coverage of the case, both prior and upcoming. The judge excused a prospective juror who works as a hyperlocal journalist in a neighboring town, calling the case “a media turbo engine.”

Troconis turned around and nodded at friends and family in the courtroom after that juror’s dismissal.

Troconis appeared in court wearing a white blouse with a gray sweater tied around her shoulders. She ate lunch at a nearby diner and re-entered the courthouse after lunch while talking on her cell phone.

Multiple family and friends were seated behind her in the courtroom during Wednesday’s proceedings.

Jury selection is expected to continue Thursday and last two to four weeks. The fact that two jurors were selected Wednesday suggests that they might be ahead of the game, Schoenhorn said.

Randolph instructed the jury pool that attorneys will begin presenting evidence in the case at the start of the new year, with the trial scheduled to start on Jan. 8, 2024,. He said the evidence portion of the trial is expected to conclude no later than March 1, 2024.

The judge denied a motion from Schoenhorn asking to have 12 jurors serve on the jury. He also denied another motion on Wednesday morning in which Schoenhorn asked for jurors to be selected from the Hartford Judicial District rather than the Fairfield Judicial District

First two jurors selected for Michelle Troconis trial in disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos

Two of six jurors in the trial for Michelle Troconis were selected Wednesday, on the first day of what is expected to be a lengthy jury selection process at Stamford Superior Court.

www.courant.com

“Schoenhorn asked for jurors to be selected from the Hartford Judicial District rather than the Fairfield Judicial District”
How many ways and times does this guy have to be told No! Thankfully this judge has his number.

 

[waldojabba]

https://x.com/marissaalter/status/1709571629158678783?s=46&t=WJrcBolPAS7qHIpqIWL2sQ

In the video of the MT peeps walking from parking garage to the court, posted by Marissa Alter, there is a woman in a dark suit on the left side of MT holding files, then Schoenhorn is on MT’s right. Wondering if that woman could be a jury consultant as I have not seen her before ? It also looks like there might be a grandmother with them today too. Jmo.

 

[Jmoose]

I guess Gloria Farber wouldn’t be too interested in this portion of the trial process-but I wonder if she will be present when the trial starts in January?

 

[citygirl]

It sort of cracked me up that Schoenhorn requested that if the trial couldn’t be moved to Hartford, that the jurors be pulled from there instead. As if people in Hartford have not heard of this case, or that they might be “more fair”. If “fair” is what he wants, he might want to be careful what he wishes for…

Not to mention driving an hour and 20 minutes to court every day. MOO.

 

[citygirl]

I guess Gloria Farber wouldn’t be too interested in this portion of the trial process-but I wonder if she will be present when the trial starts in January?

Me too. If not,Jennifer's friends maybe?

 

[Jmoose]

Not to mention driving an hour and 20 minutes to court every day. MOO.

I meant to go there but had to cut my comment short. Can you imagine asking jurors to do that drive each morning and afternoon?

 

[Jmoose]

Michi’s latest tweet

 

[Niner]

Thursday, Oct. 5th:
*Jury Selection continues (Day 2) (@ 10am ET) – CT – Jennifer Rebecca Farber Dulos (50) (May 24, 2019, New Canaan; still missing) – *Michelle C. Troconis (44/now 49) (Dulos’ GF) arrested & charged (6/1/19) & arraigned (6/3/19) with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence & hindering prosecution. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Posted bond (on 6/3/19). These charges were dismissed (8/28/20) & recharged below.
*Charged (9/5/19) & arraigned (10/4/19) with tampering with evidence involving the borrowed car from work colleague. Plead not guilty. $100K bond. Posted bond (on 9/5/19). Off GPS 4/6/23.
*Charged (1/7/20) with conspiracy to commit murder. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond reduced (1/8/20) to $1.5M & bonded out (on 1/9/20). Off GPS 4/6/23.
*Charged (8/28/20) with 2nd degree hindering prosecution, tampering with physical evidence & conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence. No plea entered yet. $500K bond. Posted bond. Off GPS 4/6/23.
Jury Selection began on 10/4/23. There will six (6) jurors. 10/4/23: 2 jurors selected.
Trial set to begin on 1/8/24 (will last a month).
Judge Kevin Randolph presiding for trial.
Assistant State’s attorney Sean McGuinness & defense attorney Jon Schoenhorn.
Bond info & Court info from 6/3/19 thru 10/3/23 reference post #651 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-canaan-24-may-2019-arrests-56.683382/page-32
10/4/23 Wednesday, Jury Selection Day 1: Judge Kevin A. Randolph has announced five questions that the court plans to ask every perspective juror in the Michelle Troconis trial:
1. Have you heard about this case?
2. Do you regularly follow media reports of this case?
3. Have you made any social media posts about this case?
4. Have you formed an opinion on this case?
5. Can you follow court instructions to not follow media coverage of this case and agree not to do any independent research/investigating?
Morning session is gone for the day. Jury selection resumes at 2:30. So far they have excused 16 people & accepted 1 juror. 13 people are left in this pool to question. The judge expects the trial to last six weeks, which will start on 1/8/24 & will have live streamed audio & visual. The evidence portion of the trial is expected to conclude no later than March 1, 2024.
for more info see post #641 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-canaan-24-may-2019-arrests-56.683382/page-33
Jury selection is expected to continue Thursday, 10/5/23 & last two to four weeks. The fact that two jurors were selected Wednesday suggests that they might be ahead of the game, Schoenhorn said.
The judge denied a motion from Schoenhorn asking to have 12 jurors serve on the jury. He also denied another motion in which Schoenhorn asked for jurors to be selected from the Hartford Judicial District rather than the Fairfield Judicial District.
Jury selection continues on Thursday, 10/5/23.

 

[Megnut]

Michi’s latest tweet

2% Spanish.

 

[Megnut]

And 100% guilty.

Her fingerprints are on the bag.

Jmo

 

[Jmoose]

And 100% guilty.

Her fingerprints are on the bag.

Jmo

She might just say “of course my fingerprints are on the bag-I handed him a bag; I didn’t know what he was putting in there”. There will be lots of lies, in fact, lying is something she does a lot of.

 

[LosAngeles]

She might just say “of course my fingerprints are on the bag-I handed him a bag; I didn’t know what he was putting in there”. There will be lots of lies, in fact, lying is something she does a lot of.

KM’s testimony will assist in clarifying her untruths.

 

[Jmoose]

KM’s testimony will assist in clarifying her untruths.

I hope so-and hope the jury members believe him.

 

[carolmaria]

I guess Gloria Farber wouldn’t be too interested in this portion of the trial process-but I wonder if she will be present when the trial starts in January?

I wonder if it’s a matter of physical and emotional capacity for the agonizing long game.

I wonder if Jennifer’s loved ones—all of them—are carefully, strategically, judiciously making decisions re: their physical presence taking into account 1) Safety/Privacy and 2) Impact.

 

[Cloudydiamond]

https://x.com/marissaalter/status/1709571629158678783?s=46&t=WJrcBolPAS7qHIpqIWL2sQ

In the video of the MT peeps walking from parking garage to the court, posted by Marissa Alter, there is a woman in a dark suit on the left side of MT holding files, then Schoenhorn is on MT’s right. Wondering if that woman could be a jury consultant as I have not seen her before ? It also looks like there might be a grandmother with them today too. Jmo.

Co-counsel, Audrey Felson

https://twitter.com/MarissaAlter
@MarissaAlter
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I’m not sure, but he does now have co-counsel in the case, Audrey Felson. The two of them spoke with their client before accepting or striking potential jurors.
https://x.com/MarissaAlter/status/1709713030932496746?s=20
Audrey Felson

 

[Jmoose]

I wish there were updates about the jury selection from Marissa Alter today-I guess she wasn’t able to be there today. Curious to know if they managed to seat any jurors today.

 

[LosAngeles]

This notification is brought to you by the Connecticut Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program.

This email is to inform you that MICHELLE TROCONIS, with docket number FST CR200241178T, has an upcoming court event.

A/An Hearing has been scheduled for 10/11/2023. This will take place in Stamford-Norwalk JD Courthouse located at the following address: 123 Hoyt Street, Stamford, CT.

Please be aware that there is often more than one case scheduled for a particular date in this court. Please visit www.jud.ct.gov to check for any updates that may be available on this case.

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