GUILTY CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, deceased/not found, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #71

[pernickety]

Sounds like the State didn't have additional evidence that we weren't aware of (we knew about the poison ivy on both FD and KM's hands and the ping at the cell tower near East Granby where the gun club was located on May 31st) but I think that's all that I noted as far as solid evidence. Someone had to have assisted him in managing the movement of a body, so who if not KM?

Indeed. Now that KM's case is over, will an investigative journalist FOIA LE's records, incl notes, emails, texts, etc. for everything they have on KM? And attempts to find evidence of a burner phone FD had on him that might have had calls to KM.

IMO they meant to kidnap JFD from New Canaan (zip ties) and murder her elsewhere. I've always tho't FD transferred her body to KM. MOO

 

[Jmoose]

What’s the name of that creepy little artist that moons around for Michi?

 

[Jmoose]

I wonder if they were also concerned that if they went to trial, the evidence would compromise MT's appeal? IDK.

I wondered the same thing. And if I had to puck only one of the two (either Michi or KM) to go to prison for this, I’d definitely choose her. My reasoning is that I think KM will get himself into trouble again, so he’ll end up locked up, too. I wouldn’t want his trial to have helped her out at all.

 

[BJarv]

Kent Mahwhinney Hearing Video State of CT:
Fox 61 CT Video

Simply no words.

The State of CT yet again fails a victim of domestic violence.

RIP Jennifer Faber

PS: To all those that have followed along on this sad journey, I think there is great value in the fact that so many who cared about the victim stayed here and on other platforms to bear witness to the legal proceedings. I for one valued you all and will very much miss this community. Be well.

 

[BJarv]

Indeed. Now that KM's case is over, will an investigative journalist FOIA LE's records, incl notes, emails, texts, etc. for everything they have on KM? And attempts to find evidence of a burner phone FD had on him that might have had calls to KM.

IMO they meant to kidnap JFD from New Canaan (zip ties) and murder her elsewhere. I've always tho't FD transferred her body to KM. MOO

What I don't understand is WHY with all the video on this case that the timetable of KM has never been clear? I'm simply not understanding how this is possible.

The long ago speculation was that there was someone to assist in NC and I'd always believed that person was in fact KM. I truly do not believe that a single person and a small person like FD could have done all the moving and lifting that needed to be done and did it all quickly and worked with no assistance.

The State of CT failed JD imo and all I can say is that I hope that KM did give some information to the State and that it just wasn't disclosed at the final hearing.

Outrage doesn't even begin to cover how I feel about this and it even surpasses the lunacy of the inability of the States Prosecutor to resolve the MT Herman Report situation after idk nearly a year?

 

[LosAngeles]

What I don't understand is WHY with all the video on this case that the timetable of KM has never been clear? I'm simply not understanding how this is possible.

The long ago speculation was that there was someone to assist in NC and I'd always believed that person was in fact KM. I truly do not believe that a single person and a small person like FD could have done all the moving and lifting that needed to be done and did it all quickly and worked with no assistance.

The State of CT failed JD imo and all I can say is that I hope that KM did give some information to the State and that it just wasn't disclosed at the final hearing.

Outrage doesn't even begin to cover how I feel about this and it even surpasses the lunacy of the inability of the States Prosecutor to resolve the MT Herman Report situation after idk nearly a year?

I agree (why no video evidence). I think all that we know are the phone "ping" activities from late March (Gun Club) to early June (Gun Club) to fill iin the human grave. We do know Fotis phoned him May 23rd and on May 24th when Fotis and MT are disposing of evidence on Albany. I always wondered why KM went to the Gun Club at 11 p.m. the night FD & MT were notified that evidence was found while they were attending a BBQ. Why would KM fill in the human grave "neat as a pin" that night?

It IS outrages that he's set free of this involvement, but as you said, hey, at least MT is in the pokey and hopefully, no appeals granted. I also do believe we'll see Kent's mugshot in the future. It's inevitable.

 

[Cloudydiamond]

What’s the name of that creepy little artist that moons around for Michi?

Maurice Casas. Still painting nudes.

 

[Megnut]

Maurice Casas. Still painting nudes.

I just had breakfast, ntyvm.

But now they you've mentioned it, who got custody of that over-the-bed monstrosity?

JMO

 

[Ruminations]

The family and friends of Jennifer Farber Dulos released a statement on Friday afternoon.

"We want to thank the state’s attorney’s office—in particular, Paul Ferencek, Michelle Manning, and Sean McGuinness—for their long-term commitment to this case and their careful consideration in seeking justice. We also express deep gratitude to the investigators and other law enforcement personnel for their dedication.

"Today’s development does not absolve Kent Mawhinney of conspiracy to murder. His arrest warrant includes evidence sufficient to bring that charge, but the burden of proof is great by necessity. The conspiracy charge was dropped for multiple reasons, including the fact that another lengthy, complex jury trial would come at a substantial cost, financial as well as emotional, to all involved. We are in full support of the state’s attorneys’ decision.

"Recently, we marked the six-year milestone of Jennifer’s disappearance. Many questions remain. It is clear that Jennifer was the victim of a systematically planned, ruthlessly executed murder, and her body still has not been found. We believe that someone possesses additional knowledge about where she is, and we hope fervently that they will come forward with that information.

"We miss Jennifer every day, in every way, and ask that you please respect the privacy of her family and loved ones. Thank you," Carrie Luft said in a statement on behalf of the family and friends of Jennifer Farber Dulos.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news...nt-mawhinney-pleads-guilty-to-reduced-charge/

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Very nice statement. There is really nothing to say. I think Troconis' sentence was fair. It is clear that Jennifer was murdered, she was not at fault, her children are survivors, and nobody won.

MOO

 

[Ruminations]

Does anyone know that the charges were completely dropped in that they cannot be brought again, even if there is new evidence?

Because if so, that is probably why MT's family is so upset. KM will be unable to refuse to answer questions on the grounds it could incriminate himself, if he can no longer face related charges.

There are probably some questions that he could answer that would incriminate all three of them.

MOO

 

[Jmoose]

Kent Mahwhinney Hearing Video State of CT:
Fox 61 CT Video

Simply no words.

The State of CT yet again fails a victim of domestic violence.

RIP Jennifer Faber

PS: To all those that have followed along on this sad journey, I think there is great value in the fact that so many who cared about the victim stayed here and on other platforms to bear witness to the legal proceedings. I for one valued you all and will very much miss this community. Be well.

The fact that Mawhinney willingly waived his right to a speedy trial indicated to me that this deal was always in the works for him. This wasn’t in place to get Dulos convicted, because Dulos was gone, not long after Mawhinney was charged. Did the state do it to get a conviction of the only other remaining defendant? Maybe-but what did he give the state in furtherance of their prosecution of Michelle Troconis?

 

[Jmoose]

Maurice Casas. Still painting nudes.

Thanks-I have intentionally forgotten most of their names and social media handles but wanted to go back and see what kind of lies they are telling since KM’s charges were dismissed. And of course, some of these characters have blocked me…

 

[Jmoose]

Does anyone know that the charges were completely dropped in that they cannot be brought again, even if there is new evidence?

Because if so, that is probably why MT's family is so upset. KM will be unable to refuse to answer questions on the grounds it could incriminate himself, if he can no longer face related charges.

There are probably some questions that he could answer that would incriminate all three of them.

MOO

Almost certainly, all of this. I do think, though, that MT and family would always be outraged, whether the charges were dropped with prejudice or not, because he is free as a bird at the moment, and she’s locked up. See, she and they think that Michi “didn’t do it”, because she was only helping plan it, and getting rid of the evidence, and to them, that isn’t guilty behavior. Besides, even after the conviction, using bloody proof of Jennifer’s death, “she might mot even be dead”. Yeah, they’re still hanging their hat on that one.

 

[LosAngeles]

Almost certainly, all of this. I do think, though, that MT and family would always be outraged, whether the charges were dropped with prejudice or not, because he is free as a bird at the moment, and she’s locked up. See, she and they think that Michi “didn’t do it”, because she was only helping plan it, and getting rid of the evidence, and to them, that isn’t guilty behavior. Besides, even after the conviction, using bloody proof of Jennifer’s death, “she might mot even be dead”. Yeah, they’re still hanging their hat on that one.

That's just crazy. So if someone murdered a loved one of theirs and they knew a friend of the murderer assisted with every part of the murder, except the actual killing, they would think that person was innocent? If so, then they must think KM's innocent.

 

[Jmoose]

That's just crazy. So if someone murdered a loved one of theirs and they knew a friend of the murderer assisted with every part of the murder, except the actual killing, they would think that person was innocent? If so, then they must think KM's innocent.

It is relentlessly crazy-especially since they don’t think KM’s innocent. They also don’t think PG is innocent; but somehow Michi is?

 

[Seattle1]

If anybody is interested, CT vs Raul Valle trial started today (Tues, 6/17).

Grrrr... Court TV is calling this the "Preppy High School Murder Trial." The defendant is being represented by Attorney Kevin Smith (FD's co-counsel with NP).

Parents Of James McGrath Say They Will 'Never' Forgive Ahead Of Murder Trial: Report

McGrath, a 17-year-old Fairfield student, was fatally stabbed outside a house party in Shelton in May 2022, according to police.

patch.com

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, June 18th:
*Status Hearing (re Contempt Charges) (@ 9am ET) – CT – Jennifer Rebecca Farber Dulos (50) (May 24, 2019, New Canaan; still missing) – *Michelle C. Troconis (44/now 50) (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. Stamford Sup Court
*Charged (9/5/19) & arraigned (10/4/19) with tampering with evidence involving the borrowed car from work colleague [Count 5] & conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence [Count 4-dismissed] (for 5/29/19). Plead not guilty. $100K bond. Posted bond (on 9/5/19). Off GPS 4/6/23. Stamford Norwalk
*Charged (1/7/20) with conspiracy to commit murder (for 5/24/19) [Count 1]. Plead not guilty. $2M bond. Bond reduced (1/8/20) to $1.5M & bonded out (on 1/9/20). Off GPS 4/6/23. Stamford-Norwalk JD Courthouse
*Charged (8/28/20) with 2nd degree hindering prosecution [Count 6], tampering with physical evidence [Count 3[ & conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence [Count 2] (for 5/24/19). Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Posted bond. Off GPS 4/6/23.
After being found guilty - Bond changed (3/1/24) to $6M Cash/Surety Bond; house arrest. GPS monitoring. Passports surrendered. Appeal bond denied (5/31/24). Stamford-Norwalk
The declaration of death for Jennifer was officially issued by Judge William P. Osterndorf on October 24, 2023.
Trial began on 1/11/24. State rested their case on 2/21/24. Defense started their case on 2/21/24 & ended on 2/23/24. Closing arguments set for 2/27/24. Total deliberations: ~12 hours. Verdict: Guilty of all charges. Sentenced on 5/31/24 to 14.5 years in prison.
Remanded to jail with bond change to $6M Cash/Surety. Inmate #433612.
Superior Court Judge Kevin Randolph presiding for trial. Assistant State’s attorney Sean McGuinness & Supervisory assistant State’s attorney Michelle Manning & defense attorneys Jon Schoenhorn & Audrey Felson.
Appeal filed 7/17/24 (A.C. #47734). Appeal attorney Pamela Ngy assigned [12/18/24]. Habeas Corpus Petition filed [9/14/24] by attorney Michael W. Brown.
Bond & Court info from 6/3/19 thru 1/10/24 & Trial Days 1-32 (1/11-3/1/24) & Verdict Watch Day 1-3 (2/28 & 3/1/24) & thru 1/16/25 reference post #761 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-canaan-24-may-2019-arrests-71.718361/page-39
3/14/25 Docket update: Appeal - Order on Motion for Review AC 243465. Review is granted but the relief requested is denied. It is hereby ordered, sua sponte, that the 2/7/25 Order is a final extension [to 5/10/25 for MT's Brief & 5/9/25 for State per 2/7/25 Order]. See post #700, page 37, thread #31.
5/15/25 Update: The State of Connecticut has withdrawn its appeal of trial Judge Kevin Randolph's ruling at Troconis' sentencing to vacate one of her 2 counts of conspiracy to commit evidence tampering. Troconis is appealing her convictions. Per court records, her appeal brief had been due this month, but the court granted an extension with a new deadline for 8/11/25.
6/13/25 Update: The attorney for Troconis, who was found guilty of multiple charges in the Jennifer Farber Dulos case, is calling for prosecutors to immediately dismiss a pending contempt charge after Kent Mawhinney pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Mawhinney pleaded guilty to interfering with a police officer Friday after the state dropped a conspiracy to commit murder charge. The plea deal allows Mawhinney to be sentenced to time served, which is 11 months in jail. Troconis' attorney Darnell Crosland: "Given Troconis’s conviction by the State & considering today’s outcome, the ongoing contempt charges against her should be immediately dismissed. Pursuing this matter for a potential maximum of six additional months would be an unnecessary drain on resources & time.”
*Charged & arrested (3/1/24) & arraigned (3/21/24) with criminal contempt of court (on 2/15/24). Bond $100. Plead not guilty (7/10/24).
Trial was set to begin on 3/11/25 continued with no further dates. [new attorney]. (might be Bench trial).
Judge Alex Hernandez presiding. Asst. State Attorney Elizabeth Moran & Defense attorney Darnell Crosland.
Court info from 3/6/24 to 2/19/25 reference post #761 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-canaan-24-may-2019-arrests-71.718361/page-39
4/3/25 Update: Next hearing on 4/18/25 was moved to 4/21/25 @ 9am. 4/15/25 Update: Attorney Darnell D. Crosland for Troconis has now filed a motion to dismiss the criminal contempt charge against her.
4/21/25 Update: Troconis' attorney attempted to have her contempt charge dismissed. No ruling was made on that dismissal on Monday as the state prepares a response that is due 5/7/25. Troconis is due back in court on 6/18/25. Defense attorney Crosland attempted to motion to allow Troconis to appear virtually for her next appearance instead of being transported to Stamford, but that motion was denied. New Haven State's attorney Liz Moran has taken over the case from Stamford State's attorney Paul Ferencek. A Disposition Hearing has been scheduled for 6/18/25. This will take place in Stamford-Norwalk JD Courthouse.

 

[pernickety]

Does anyone know that the charges were completely dropped in that they cannot be brought again, even if there is new evidence?

Because if so, that is probably why MT's family is so upset. KM will be unable to refuse to answer questions on the grounds it could incriminate himself, if he can no longer face related charges.

There are probably some questions that he could answer that would incriminate all three of them.

MOO

If anyone made a FOIA request of LE or the state for any and all records re investigation of KM, the only reason for refusal IMO is for them to claim the records are exempt because of an open investigation. If they claim that exemption at least the public would know the answer to your question.

 

[Jmoose]

If anyone made a FOIA request of LE or the state for any and all records re investigation of KM, the only reason for refusal IMO is for them to claim the records are exempt because of an open investigation. If they claim that exemption at least the public would know the answer to your question.

That is a very good point. But I sometimes wonder if FOIA requests are regularly turned down on principle, unless they are forced to turn the records over.

 

[Jmoose]

I feel pretty certain that the judge is going to dismiss MT’s contempt charge today-can’t say why, but don’t be surprised