Silver Alert CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 #13 *ARRESTS*

[MrFixit]

Lunchtime IMO for the people closest to Fotis right now. Maybe your similar interests brought you together. Turns out he’s a lot of fun, plays brilliant pranks, adventurous, would do *anything* for you. You get close, share shady stories. His interest in being part of your life dream is increasing.
If only Fotis could give you what you deep down cherish, but for his anguishing divorce.
* soon as this problem ends he will be free to marry and live forever as a family
* soon as this problem ends he will have the money to invest in your grand idea. Best idea he has ever heard!
Is this relevant for you to know? Yes because you have been set up. Why did he choose to put you out in the public eye? If he goes to jail he doesn’t get his kids, and Norm doesn’t get paid.
Don’t touch this with a ten foot pole (or shovel) and get yourself to a lawyer. Tell Fotis you are running errands or something. There will be justice in the end. IMO.

 

[afitzy]

And when the 'value' of the property that wasn't going to become a 'quick sale' was too high so property taxes were more than he wanted to pay, it wasn't past FD to sue the local assessors:

The plaintiffs, Fotis and Jennifer Dulos, are owners of real property at 4 Jefferson Crossing in the town of Farmington (town). The plaintiffs challenge the fair market valuation of $3, 654, 400 placed on their property by the town's assessor on the Grand List of October 1, 2012.

The plaintiffs' appraiser, Bruce Hunter (Hunter), valued the subject, as of October 1, 2012, at $1, 600, 000. The town's appraiser, Robert B. Ficks, Jr. (Ficks), valued the subject, as of October 1, 2012, at $2, 875, 000.

FindACase™ | Dulos v. Town of Farmington

Just wanted to add some color to this issue of valuation.

As discussed previously the real estate markets in CT have been in bad shape for quite a long time and the downturn just made things worse and things still remain soft. There was a lag in downward valuation of assessed value in many towns for a variety of reasons. Towns have budgets that are heavy on fixed costs with many fixed long term contracts (education, police, fire, govt etc.) and so the drop in revenue from downward revaluation was problematic due to loss in property tax revenue (main money maker for towns as there isn't much industry around in CT these days in general).

CT residents are already slammed by high state income taxes so most didn't want to see local taxes go up even more than they usually do (depending on town 1-3%/annum) due to revaluation. So, when the downturn hit hard it took a few years for revaluations to start happening and towns scrambled to figure out how to make ends meet (this is a painful to watch work in progress in many places IMO).

Its a complicated situation (and hard to simplify for explanation here) for most towns and IMO the issue will take a long time to work out. In general people move to CT for the schools but the problem now is that there is a cost base and infrastructure for schools in many towns that can no longer be afforded based on reduced revenues from property taxes. Even NC struggled with its budget and revaluation process and its one of the wealthier towns in the state and on somewhat solid financial footing (vs. other towns). The overall situation is compounded by the fact that the State budget seems unmovable so the State depends on towns like NC and Farmington sending cash their way (technically the State does 'return' some of the revenue to the towns but the amounts have been going down each year unfortunately). So, revenue is dropping at both the State and Town levels each year but in general budgets remain fixed and its a big issue for all involved.

But many people resort to protesting their assessed value as a matter of course to reduce the property taxes paid. There are many issues with the assessment process and for the most part its not that difficult to find issues with the data or methodology and so the game goes on an on.

 

[gitana1]

@gitana1
MT is up next on 7/18.
If prosecutors argue she still needs monitoring do they have to produce evidence?

It's really just argument.

 

[gitana1]

Gotta love FD, he is the comic gift that just keeps on giving!

I'M NOT CHARLES MANSON! I'm picturing people wearing Charles Manson tees at the courthouse with FD face superimposed over the image with a big red line through the entire thing to indicate NOT! Love it!!! Might just draw one up and post it here as my new avatar!

The HC article did a good job of explaining the escalating tension in the divorce case and how the money train of paid experts works in family court. I am not sure the statement about the tides turning in FD favor in Family Court are completely accurate though as @gitana1 explained previously the terms of the visitation were still quite strict.

I hope also though that Dave Altimari isn't turning into another Pattis stooge in this case too as generally his reporting has been solid but I saw more than one reference in that piece to theories and ideas floated by Pattis and this is concerning to me as was his seeming sympathy for the plight of FD in divorce court (Dave there were 2 parties to this divorce and yes the other party is missing!). Will have to keep an eye on Dave Altimari!

Cannot believe that the motion to terminate Meehan hasn't happened yet?! Where else can you be paid $29,000/month to instigate drama and your bill has priority in bankruptcy court? Gotta love CT system of getting a divorce. But if its proven that Meehan gave the psych report to FD former atty then the guy needs to get the hook IMO! We will see if Judge Heller does anything or punts.

Seriously though even with the court ordered therapy what is stunning to read is example after example of complete abdication of personal responsibility for anything in FD life. He doesn't like a court ruling so what does he do (all the while complaining of fees etc.)? He just files motion after motion to punish JD and treat his children like pawns in some sick mindgame of his? Why did the financial disclosure issue from FD become such an issue that the court had to resort to seizing his computers? Really? No other remedies available to the court to resolve this situation and not much much sooner? The court transcript reads like a simple game of tit for tat being played by toddlers with no social skills or awareness IMO and the atty's and 'experts' such as Meehan constantly poking the bears in the cage.

Was anyone else surprised to read about MT large extended family coming for Easter at the manse at 4JX and learning that children sometimes go 'missing' at 4JX (oh no!)? So much for the theory that the MT family didn't support the relationship. I guess it takes all kinds and MT and her family are just another kind!

Simply cannot make this stuff up...its a circus...

Those costs for the GAL are insane. I've never seen anything like it. And 40k thus far for the custody evaluator is excessive. In my state it would be closer to 15k in cases with money.

The "relaxed" visitation order is still among the most restrictive available. That this rich dude with expensive attorneys has to be monitored by professional psychologists during his visits is unusual and reserved for some of the most manipulative and emotionally abusive parents.

If he cared about his kids he wouldn't have 20-30 people at Easter or expose his kids to Troconis. Concentrate on YOUR children, buddy. He could've had a celebration with just them and his family.

The court didn't seize his computers. JD's attorneys filed a motion seeking to have a forensic expert review them.

It's somewhat unusual but they're dealing with litigants with a lot of money and one who is self employed. Usually there are forensic exams of cash flow and business value when people with money litigate and one is self employed.

 

[enelram]

This is absolutely brilliant...MANY THANKS....I also wonder if FD took back paper on any of the properties or cash to lower loan amounts for the buyers. MOO

That's very possible since FD likes to overprice his properties and
if there a bank loan and the property doesn't appraise for sales
price, he may have provided a 2nd mtge for the buyers.

 

[NWLady]

Yes and this GAL Michael Meehan has been paid $175,000 just
since Dec., 2018....that's an average of $29,166 per MONTH.
No wonder this dude was so sympathetic w/ FD while wife JD
was paying his bill. Keep the antagonism going MM, keep the
in-fighting going MM while you rake in the fees. Predators, that's
what they are. And the legal system allow it. and is part of it.

BBM:

‘I’m not Charles Manson:’ Court transcripts show escalating tension and anger in two-year Dulos divorce

The court-appointed guardian for the couple’s children, Michael Meehan, who Farber Dulos wanted removed from the case, has already been paid $175,000 through December of 2018, records show.
_____________________________________________________________
I took the statement above to mean that up through December of 2018, he had been paid total of $175,000. JMO

 

[gitana1]

BBM:

‘I’m not Charles Manson:’ Court transcripts show escalating tension and anger in two-year Dulos divorce

The court-appointed guardian for the couple’s children, Michael Meehan, who Farber Dulos wanted removed from the case, has already been paid $175,000 through December of 2018, records show.
_____________________________________________________________
I took the statement above to mean that up through December of 2018, he had been paid total of $175,000. JMO

Yes. It's still an insane amount.

 

[spaz1959]

IMO there was no 3rd party involvement. I think FD never wanted anyone to know what he did with business, nor the murder of his wife JD. Less people to worry about saying anything. No, I believe just MT and JD. Also the fact that MT initially wasn't cooperating with LE., if she has at all. If you have nothing to hide you cooperate. Just these two morons got rid of JD. Please let charges be this week!

 

[Laughing]

Google tells me this was posted 17 minutes ago:

Fotis Dulos Has Message for Those Who Think He's Guilty

FD just wanted to get on with his life after JFD left....

 

[3blue1pink]

I keep thinking how terrified JD must’ve been . Obviously the court docs show that she said she was afraid of FD . I suppose she chose to move into a rental VS staying with GF in order to keep the kids in the same school. Someone mentioned up thread that FD had suggested that his and JD’s relationship had become more cordial and that perhaps she let her guard down that day . But , I’m not so sure about that theory . JD had been put thru the wringer both by CT courts and FD . She seemed much smarter than to allow him to manipulate his way back into her trust .... with or without a “trusted” friend aka accomplice . I believe he ambushed her ... and that brings me to another question . How did he know she wasn’t picking up the kids that day ? Someone had to have been “leaking” information about her schedule to him .... What do we know about the Nanny? Not suggestion she was helping him voluntarily but he may have manipulated her into disclosing private information on JD.

 

[3blue1pink]

Well of course he would .... How else does he expect to be paid ?

 

[Not a Belle]

I have a question I hope someone can answer about Dr. Herman (the custody evaluator if I understand correctly) and his refusing to complete his testimony during a hearing. How does that work? I didn’t realize it was optional. This was mentioned in the “Not Charles Manson” article.

 

[Laughing]

Well of course he would .... How else does he expect to be paid ?

"and denies knowing what happened to his wife."

and hasn't been seen looking for her
and hasn't stood in front of a microphone to say "the children need you, come back"

unless I missed any of that....

 

[CTGrammy]

I keep thinking how terrified JD must’ve been . Obviously the court docs show that she said she was afraid of FD . I suppose she chose to move into a rental VS staying with GF in order to keep the kids in the same school. Someone mentioned up thread that FD had suggested that his and JD’s relationship had become more cordial and that perhaps she let her guard down that day . But , I’m not so sure about that theory . JD had been put thru the wringer both by CT courts and FD . She seemed much smarter than to allow him to manipulate his way back into her trust .... with or without a “trusted” friend aka accomplice . I believe he ambushed her ... and that brings me to another question . How did he know she wasn’t picking up the kids that day ? Someone had to have been “leaking” information about her schedule to him .... What do we know about the Nanny? Not suggestion she was helping him voluntarily but he may have manipulated her into disclosing private information on JD.

Agree about the ambush.

What he thought or knew about the children's timeline that day, is yet to be determined.

What he thought or knew about JD's timeline that day, is yet to be determined.

Fact: NCCD School had banned FD from school property.

Fact: Court Order gave JD Full physical custody.

Fact: Court Ordered FD Supervised Visitation Only and at specific days and times.

In the event that JD did not pick up the children from school, the school would then call the Nanny First and then GF Second. It may be possible that JD listed a local friend on the children's contact list as well.

NEVER would the school have called FD, especially with the Court Order prohibiting FD access to the children outside of the supervised visitation.

FD may or may not have known about JD's appointments in NYC.

FD may or may to have known about the early release at school that day.

Either way, IMO, I believe that FD knew that he would not have been called to pick up the children, regardless.

So, it would not matter what he knew or did not know about the day's itinerary for the children, JD, and/or the Nanny.

The only timeline that FD could be fairly certain of was JD returning to 69WL After school drop off.

IMO, JD used this same setup while living at 4JC and with FD's office located at 4JC, FD would have known JD's morning routine.

FD could also be reasonably certain of the housekeeper's schedule of arriving at Noon.

It is my opinion that JD used the same schedule for the housekeeper at 69WL as she did at 4JC and with FD's office located at 4JC, well, you get the point.

 

[Tink56]

Those costs for the GAL are insane. I've never seen anything like it. And 40k thus far for the custody evaluator is excessive. In my state it would be closer to 15k in cases with money.

The "relaxed" visitation order is still among the most restrictive available. That this rich dude with expensive attorneys has to be monitored by professional psychologists during his visits is unusual and reserved for some of the most manipulative and emotionally abusive parents.

If he cared about his kids he wouldn't have 20-30 people at Easter or expose his kids to Troconis. Concentrate on YOUR children, buddy. He could've had a celebration with just them and his family.

The court didn't seize his computers. JD's attorneys filed a motion seeking to have a forensic expert review them.

It's somewhat unusual but they're dealing with litigants with a lot of money and one who is self employed. Usually there are forensic exams of cash flow and business value when people with money litigate and one is self employed.

I'm also very curious about the GAL giving FD's attorney a copy of the family evaluation even though it was a draft and not entered into the record. I think you've pointed out before that this was a "no-no," but are there no repercussions? How many copies of that are still out there? Returning the original (and supposedly all copies) is hardly assurance of compliance after selective parts and interpretations of the report have been released to the press. Maddening!

1000% agree with your thoughts on the Easter celebration....The computers were seized but as part of the criminal investigation. Can those be shared with the litigants in the financial lawsuits? Family court?

<modsnipped>

 

[citygirl]

Thanks! Ditto on Farmington. I did the railroad tracks and crossings today and will post tomorrow. Weather wasn't great to do Irwin Park today so will try tomorrow if we get any sun.

Can you think of any areas to search in/around walking distance from rear of 4JX or 80 MS properties? We keep going back to the 2 hr. block of time that according to the arrest warrant FD cell phone was at 80MS and then returned to 4JX. Trying to figure out what was going on during this time. Did FD just leave his phone at 80MS and head to the woods with a body/parts? The arrest warrant says that the cell phone travelled back to 4JX after the 2 hr period. We don't know if FD was with his phone during this period either and we don't know if the trip was made by vehicle or walked/run. We do know that the neighbor ner 4JX has a camera that caputured FD at his mailbox so presumably LE has quite a bit of information about 4JX driveway activity.

The 2 hrs at 80MS have always puzzled me (and many others here too as well). Did FD just go there to get some space from MT or was there a specific reason for going to 80MS? 80MS is an empty house so far as we know. Or, did FD not go to 80MS but his cell phone did because someone else took it there? IDK. I'd always wondered if the going back and forth between 80MS/4JX was getting the bags organized for the trashbin odyssey down Albany or were the bags already prepared and in the truck and something else was going on? Do we think LE has CCTV of the truck leaving 4JX with the bags in back?

The arrest warrant IMO isn't too helpful in figuring this all out (by design probably and that's ok as it must be making No Case Norm and his crew quite agitated!), as we don't know if any vehicles are involved during this period when the cell phone is identified as moving between the 2 properties. Its also curious that the arrest warrant doesn't detail what MT cell phone was doing during this period either and this is puzzling.

Here is map of the 2.3 miles between the 2 properties:

Google Maps

Do you see any other locations to take a look where he could have gone in the 2 hrs. assuming he was on foot or maybe his motorbike? I'm guessing that no vehicle would be involved as that would be captured on camera but maybe this is a poor assumption? IDK?

It seems like LE saw more possibilities for search locations closer to 4JX as we have seen them at the Hartford Reservoir. But I wonder if from 80MS that someone could have traveled down toward the Farmington River area on the Tuxis Country Club Property/Farmington Country Club? On the map it looks like there are 2 bodies of water towards the rear of the Country Club properties and I'm wondering if those might be worth a look or if you have seen LE searching that area?

Trying to figure out also if the Country Club property or surrounding area wouldn't be viable due to security cameras? Do you know what the security at the clubs is like? I'm wondering if its possible to walk across the course towards the river without being captured on camera. Most of the clubs I'm familiar with have different types of security from motion sensors to cameras and most of it can't be seen unless you know what you are looking for IMO.

Just thinking about how this time was spent and and don't think it was to do yoga or a workout!?!

How busy is Batterson Park? Good sized pond not far from Mountain Rd?

 

[citygirl]

The other neighbors on Jefferson Crossing must be horrified that
their quiet area is being subjected to intense LE scrutiny. And the
thought that such a brutal crime may have been connected to
their private street.

Speaking of private street, JC is a Private Street, not a city street
but owned by the Jefferson Crossing Association of which FD
is President, and I'm sure collecting the HOA dues for maintenance, insurance and taxes.
Although the association has a VP and secretary listed, all mail
went to FD at 4 JC.
Doesn't appear that anyone else is overseeing the business of
the association except FD. The last required annual report for the Association was filed in 2014. So no reports filed for '15, '16.
'17, '18 - meaning that the Assoc. is subject to being dissolved
by State of Ct. due to non-filing.

Residents in JC should get on this and bring paperwork current.
Of course they'd have to oust FD as President for someone else to take over.

Also I'm pretty sure FD was collecting their HOA fees and overseeing the future reserve account for road maintenance.
Wonder if he's been tapping these funds?
Since he's been 'trying' to sell the home at 4 JC this should be
a red flag for other residents to take over the HOA.
But they may have a hard time getting FD to give up control.
Another mess that he's created for a bunch of innocent families.

I can't imagine how those few neighbors must be feeling. He built all their houses. Like his own little opulent commune. Wonder if any of them ever knew or suspected the real FD? I'm sure he was quite charming. A dark cloud is hanging over that street now, IMO.

 

[MemPat]

Interesting theory. Would it be possible to "package" the body so no one would know there is a body being disposed of and have a junk dealer perhaps dispose of it without knowing what it was?

A decaying body has an odor like nothing else so it would be hard pull that off.

 

[indicolite22]

"and denies knowing what happened to his wife."

and hasn't been seen looking for her
and hasn't stood in front of a microphone to say "the children need you, come back"

unless I missed any of that....

Had he done any of that, who would have bought it? It would have looked insincere. It doesn't matter to him that he's a suspect, as long as he gets away with it in the end. Getting caught while dumping evidence spoiled his plan a little, though IMO he still thinks he can pull it off.

 

[Midwestmom2019]

Google tells me this was posted 17 minutes ago:

Fotis Dulos Has Message for Those Who Think He's Guilty

FD just wanted to get on with his life after JFD left....

Oh, puhleeeez. I just watched this drivel.