Silver Alert CT - Jennifer Dulos, 50, New Canaan, 24 May 2019 *ARRESTS* #17

[Tink56]

I really don’t have a great deal of faith in the monitoring process with these devices. There are too many stories of people removing them and suddenly you can’t find them again. I am sure there is stuff on the internet that can tell you how to either disable it or remove it so you can make a run for it. I’m going to check

QUICK CHECK:
670,000 hits
INCLUDING VIDEOS

There must be some way in which the "monitored" person can shower, too.

 

[afitzy]

Thank you. I missed the discussion on those questions. I took a break for awhile because I was told to "Stop bashing on CT" and I felt a little bit bullied for talking about what my family and I have been through since arriving in CT and how those experiences have changed us (quiet frankly, they would change anyone). I guess I will never be a "Stoic New Englander." It's not in my nature nor how I was raised. I was taught you talk about what you have been through. If for no other reason than someone can relate and it might help them to not go down the same path/make the same decisions/mistakes you have. I was thinking of JD when I said those things because I identify with her on so many levels, I know what it's like to be married to the most wonderful man and have him change right before your eyes, how hard it is to leave...with kids, a torn-apart life, victim shaming and non-belief/inaction by the courts (last two days have been a testament to that), a social/support network that is still very primitive in many areas, etc. and she had tons more resources than I do.

Seeing that write up on the Silver Alert just makes me think even higher of NCPD and what they must have seen at JD's house. They knew they had a monster on their hands and *if* the victim who sustained such a brutal attack was still alive, time was so very limited. They had to get the word out in all ways and by all methods ASAP.

Sorry you experienced what you did about providing your testimony of living in CT.

I agree with you about NCPD doing a good job of getting the word out early. IMO its why we have a case going today!

 

[Jmoose]

With the crowbar in the other persons hand you wouldn't have to open the door, they would probably take care of that for you.
This woman is so lucky to be alive.

Oh yeah-you’re right! And the gas can could get you outside pretty quickly, too

 

[afitzy]

Thank you. I missed the discussion on those questions. I took a break for awhile because I was told to "Stop bashing on CT" and I felt a little bit bullied for talking about what my family and I have been through since arriving in CT and how those experiences have changed us (quiet frankly, they would change anyone). I guess I will never be a "Stoic New Englander." It's not in my nature nor how I was raised. I was taught you talk about what you have been through. If for no other reason than someone can relate and it might help them to not go down the same path/make the same decisions/mistakes you have. I was thinking of JD when I said those things because I identify with her on so many levels, I know what it's like to be married to the most wonderful man and have him change right before your eyes, how hard it is to leave...with kids, a torn-apart life, victim shaming and non-belief/inaction by the courts (last two days have been a testament to that), a social/support network that is still very primitive in many areas, etc. and she had tons more resources than I do.

Seeing that write up on the Silver Alert just makes me think even higher of NCPD and what they must have seen at JD's house. They knew they had a monster on their hands and *if* the victim who sustained such a brutal attack was still alive, time was so very limited. They had to get the word out in all ways and by all methods ASAP.

I know we can't go backwards with this CT discussion but it might be worth to check the prior threads if you have a chance from the period while you took a break.

We had folks that spoke highly of their experience with CT and others (like myself) whose views are much more mixed.

I do believe its hard for people in CT with limited resources and children to get attention from LE and the courts to assist with DV in CT to escape a marriage. Resources do exist but I think its a challenge to find them.

It looks like the Family Court is trying to do more (take a look at the recent report they issued recently 7/19) to help. But between the Judges, LE and associated staff that are part of the process its a huge task to turn the Titanic IMO on how families are handled when in distress. Be well and know that your comments and participation IMO are highly valued here!

MOO

 

[afitzy]

OT CT. ankle monitor post
They said Irizzary was being monitored with a court-ordered ankle bracelet for crimes that included threatening and inciting injuries to a person
He cut it off while visiting NY
Wanted Willimantic man believed to have cut off ankle bracelet monitor | News | wfsb.com

Oh no. Another one for our growing file of "ONLY IN CT"! So disappointing.

 

[afitzy]

I thought that when JD filed for divorce in June of 2017, that it was said he’d been carrying on with MT for about a year; I’d bet it was longer than that, though

Did we ever figure out if they met in Miami? Or where?

 

[gitana1]

This just happened today? If so, this ruling is absolutely outrageous. Her lawyer should take an immediate appeal. In light of what is known, This decision was a no brainer. Maybe CT does have more of a "good ole boy" network than what I previously believed, because IMO this conclusion is indefensible!

This is confusing. It sounds like the husband was already charged with crimes connected to abusing his wife. It also sounds like a protective order was issued and that he then utilized or tried to utilize FD to get around the protective order.

Has that order lapsed?

It sounds like his protective order was issued in the criminal court and now she's seeking one in the civil family court after seeing her husband taking photos outside her home?

I'm super confused. What happened to the criminal charges? That should be an automatic violation of the protective orders that were in place.

Issuing a civil restraining order when there's criminal action regarding the abuse and a criminal restraining order is standard in CA. Not sure about CT.

That's in part because family law restraining orders can address things like support, custody, exclusive use and possession etc.

 

[andalso]

Attorney: Fotis Dulos tried to lure woman to his home days before wife vanished
snipped from article

"A few months later, the woman called police about a man who showed up at her home with a crowbar and a gas can, court documents state. The woman believed the man was hired by her husband to harm her, according to court documents.

The man was connected to Mawhinney, who told police he asked him about six months earlier to fix the garage door, court documents state. No arrests were made."


Just so many what the f's here!
1) he asked him 6 months ago to fix the door. Crowbar man didn't think that maybe it had been fixed by someone else at that point? That makes no sense to wait 6 months on someone to fix the door.
2) The man was connected to KM? How exactly was he connected
3) In what world would a gas can and crowbar be used to fix a garage door??
4) How did the man show up exactly? In the evening? On foot? With a vehicle? Did he actually go to a door?
5) Was the garage door actually broken?

 

[Jmoose]

Did we ever figure out if they met in Miami? Or where?

I don’t think we know; but the assumption is that Miami is where they met. I read some of JD’s “Five makes Seven” blog, and she made some reference to Miami I think in 2012 or 2013, so he’d been going there for years. This is one reason why I think the affair went on longer than officially stated by FD to JD; and because I think people try to paint themselves in the best light possible, I don’t think he would have told her that it had been going on for years, while she supported him financially and emotionally. I think JD started to change in her relationship with him in 2016, which is when he claimed the affair started-this way, it could be Jennifer’s fault (because he is not to blame for anything, after all)

 

[Kori17]

Except for the neck tattoos, he bears a striking resemblance to FD. Especially the eyes. MOO.

Those same soul less eyes...Very dark and cold...IMO

 

[nina318]

Maybe he was there not to necessarily hurt her but burn the house down to send a message...IDK?

I thought the same. Perhaps the "garage repair man" did not know she was home. Speaking of burning down, I thought of the Folly Farm stable fire. Coincidentally, JD's children rode there. That may have been a message too. Hmm...MOO.

 

[andalso]

This is confusing. It sounds like the husband was already charged with crimes connected to abusing his wife. It also sounds like a protective order was issued and that he then utilized or tried to utilize FD to get around the protective order.

Has that order lapsed?

It sounds like his protective order was issued in the criminal court and now she's seeking one in the civil family court after seeing her husband taking photos outside her home?

I'm super confused. What happened to the criminal charges? That should be an automatic violation of the protective orders that were in place.

Issuing a civil restraining order when there's criminal action regarding the abuse and a criminal restraining order is standard in CA. Not sure about CT.

That's in part because family law restraining orders can address things like support, custody, exclusive use and possession etc.

Oh no, if you are confused than I might as well give up trying to understand it!
**note: I feel like I have this to you before - in fact, I'm pretty sure I have.

 

[andalso]

I thought the same. Perhaps the "garage repair man" did not know she was home. Speaking of burning down, I thought of the Folly Farm stable fire. Coincidentally, JD's children rode there. That may have been a message too. Hmm...MOO.

Oh my gosh...good point. I hope they are re-investigating the stable fire.

 

[sds71]

I don’t think we know; but the assumption is that Miami is where they met. I read some of JD’s “Five makes Seven” blog, and she made some reference to Miami I think in 2012 or 2013, so he’d been going there for years. This is one reason why I think the affair went on longer than officially stated by FD to JD; and because I think people try to paint themselves in the best light possible, I don’t think he would have told her that it had been going on for years, while she supported him financially and emotionally. I think JD started to change in her relationship with him in 2016, which is when he claimed the affair started-this way, it could be Jennifer’s fault (because he is not to blame for anything, after all)

MT is a member of the Greater Miami Ski Cub but I don’t know if FD has ever competed there

 

[afitzy]

This is confusing. It sounds like the husband was already charged with crimes connected to abusing his wife. It also sounds like a protective order was issued and that he then utilized or tried to utilize FD to get around the protective order.

Has that order lapsed?

It sounds like his protective order was issued in the criminal court and now she's seeking one in the civil family court after seeing her husband taking photos outside her home?

I'm super confused. What happened to the criminal charges? That should be an automatic violation of the protective orders that were in place.

Issuing a civil restraining order when there's criminal action regarding the abuse and a criminal restraining order is standard in CA. Not sure about CT.

That's in part because family law restraining orders can address things like support, custody, exclusive use and possession etc.

@gitana1, thanks for trying to piece this together, I have missed you and your family court commentary.

The criminal documents are available online (nothing there yet that I saw) but like the Dulos divorce the family court documents are only available in person (if they are unsealed). The reporting on the sexual assault case is really I think just from 2 articles that posted recently and its very hard to figure out everything that had happened in the past with this couples very contentious divorce.

A separate thread is available for Kent Mawhinney and it has the various articles that we have found so far. CT - KENT D. MAWHINNEY, 54, South Windsor, CT, 1/21/19, Arrest

Article with some of the recent details: Court filing: Fotis Dulos offered house as sex pad to help mend lawyer’s marriage

Maybe with your experience you can look at the record in the Family Court and figure it out as there is reference to a protective order in 7/19.

Here is the link: http://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/CaseDetail/PublicCaseDetail.aspx?DocketNo=HHDFA196105839S

Here is his 1st divorce which spans nearly 9 years:
http://civilinquiry.jud.ct.gov/CaseDetail/PublicCaseDetail.aspx?DocketNo=HHDFA104050362S

Here is the link to criminal court files:
Pending Criminal/Motor Vehicle - Search By Defendant Name

Do you see any possibility of FD being charged for his role in circumventing the protective order?

 

[nina318]

Oh my gosh...good point. I hope they are re-investigating the stable fire.

Yes and the accidental death of FD's mother. Both of these incidents have bothered me from the beginning. After reading the latest, I would believe any new revelation with this case at this point. JMO.

 

[enelram]

Except for the neck tattoos, he bears a striking resemblance to FD. Especially the eyes. MOO.

agree w/ you- that's the same wild eyed look
I mentioned before that tells me he's on something. You can't hide dilated pupils.
And I'm sure they didn't both just go to their
opthamologist to 'have' their eyes dilated. lol.

 

[Chicago54]

Thank you. I missed the discussion on those questions. I took a break for awhile because I was told to "Stop bashing on CT" and I felt a little bit bullied for talking about what my family and I have been through since arriving in CT and how those experiences have changed us (quiet frankly, they would change anyone). I guess I will never be a "Stoic New Englander." It's not in my nature nor how I was raised. I was taught you talk about what you have been through. If for no other reason than someone can relate and it might help them to not go down the same path/make the same decisions/mistakes you have. I was thinking of JD when I said those things because I identify with her on so many levels, I know what it's like to be married to the most wonderful man and have him change right before your eyes, how hard it is to leave...with kids, a torn-apart life, victim shaming and non-belief/inaction by the courts (last two days have been a testament to that), a social/support network that is still very primitive in many areas, etc. and she had tons more resources than I do.

Seeing that write up on the Silver Alert just makes me think even higher of NCPD and what they must have seen at JD's house. They knew they had a monster on their hands and *if* the victim who sustained such a brutal attack was still alive, time was so very limited. They had to get the word out in all ways and by all methods ASAP.

Hope you are doing OK tkf. Thank you so much for your contributions to our discussion. Your tireless efforts have been so very helpful, and your personal insight respected. Keep your head up and have a wonderful day!

 

[Jmoose]

I thought the same. Perhaps the "garage repair man" did not know she was home. Speaking of burning down, I thought of the Folly Farm stable fire. Coincidentally, JD's children rode there. That may have been a message too. Hmm...MOO.

Well, horse farms do pretty well on their own, as far as fires go. There are lots of innocent ways for horse farms to catch on fire. For instance, hay is not only highly combustible, but it frequently starts the fire spontaneously. If you are ever near a bunch of hay bales, stick your hand between them-you would be surprised at how much heat is generated. Additionally, there is frequent use of space heaters and fans, which cannot, but frequently are, left unattended-plugged into questionable outlets that overheat. This happens even in stables where you are paying thousands of dollars per month to board. But I am not saying that FD or an associate COULDN’T be connected with a fire that kills a bunch of horses

 

[Jmoose]

Yes and the accidental death of FD's mother. Both of these incidents have bothered me from the beginning. After reading the latest, I would believe any new revelation with this case at this point. JMO.

I am not so sure of FD being connected to the barn fire-but the business with the nanny running over his mother might not be such a tragic accident. We already know that FD has no respect for women, especially ones in his family, we also already know that women in his orbit have a history of trying to make and keep him happy. I can imagine that a nanny that he picked, who only spoke Greek would have had a much closer connection to him than she would to JD. I envision FD and the nanny having a fling, his mother finding out, and FD doesn’t want JD to find out. It isn’t a huge leap for me, although I guess it could be an accident. It is just that with what we now know about FD and his need to depend on women for certain important things, I could see him using this nanny to get rid of a problem for him. Because I think he sees women (all women) as potential problems for him-esp when they are no longer useful and more especially when they are in the way of something he wants.