Michelle Troconis Sentenced for Role in Conspiring to Murder Jennifer Dulos: A Mother of Five Whose Disappearance Remains a Mystery

New Canaan, Connecticut United States of America
Evidence including a bloodlike stain with Jennifer Dulos' DNA was found on garage wall and door of her home and in Fotis Dulos' vehicle
Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan, Connecticut disappeared in May 2019
Michelle Troconis helped Fotis Dulos dispose of Jennifer Dulos' clothes, clean his car, and create a false alibi
Michelle Troconis sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder Jennifer Dulos
Michelle Troconis Sentenced for Role in Conspiring to Murder Jennifer Dulos: A Mother of Five Whose Disappearance Remains a Mystery

Five years after the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan, Connecticut, her estranged husband's ex-girlfriend was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder her.

Michelle Troconis, who had been dating Fotis Dulos at the time of Jennifer's disappearance in May 2019, was found guilty of six counts related to the crime, including conspiracy to commit murder and hindering prosecution. She was sentenced on June 1, 2024.

The investigation into Jennifer's disappearance began when she failed to pick up her children from school on May 24, 2019. Her body has never been found, but evidence including a bloodlike stain with her DNA was discovered in three places: on the garage wall and door of her home, as well as in Fotis Dulos's vehicle.

Troconis played a role in helping Fotis Dulos dispose of Jennifer's clothes and clean his car, which was believed to have been used in the crime. She also tried to help him create a false alibi.

At her sentencing hearing, each of Jennifer's five children spoke about the impact her disappearance had on their lives. They expressed regret for not being able to be there for their mother when she needed them most.

Troconis addressed the court during her turn to speak, expressing remorse for being in a relationship with Fotis Dulos and bringing her family into his life.

The investigation into Jennifer's disappearance is ongoing, with authorities continuing to search for her remains and hold out hope that they will be found someday.

Sources:

  1. CNN - Ex-girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder the mother of 5
  2. WFSB - Michelle Troconis to serve 14 1/2 years of 20-year sentence, judge rules
  3. NBC News - Michelle Troconis sentenced to more than 14 years for helping boyfriend murder his wife Jennifer Dulos
  4. New York Times - Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Death of Connecticut Mother Who Vanished

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Confidence

96%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there are any other suspects or motives in the case beyond Fotis Dulos and Michelle Troconis.
  • The investigation into Jennifer Dulos' disappearance is ongoing and her body has not been found.

Sources

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Ex-girlfriend of Jennifer Dulos’ estranged husband sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder the mother of 5

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Emma Tucker Friday, 31 May 2024 22:28
  • Unique Points
    • Michelle Troconis was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for conspiring to murder Jennifer Dulos.
    • Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five, went missing in May 2019 and was officially pronounced dead through a declaration of death by a Connecticut judge in October 2023.
    • Michelle Troconis was found guilty in March of six counts related to the killing of Ms. Dulos, including conspiracy to commit murder.
    • A bloodlike stain with Jennifer Dulos’ DNA was found in three places on her vehicle and on the garage wall and door.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Woman Sentenced to 14 Years in Death of Connecticut Mother Who Vanished

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Lola Fadulu, Friday, 31 May 2024 19:56
  • Unique Points
    • Michelle Troconis was the girlfriend of Fotis Dulos
    • Michelle Troconis expressed remorse during her turn to address the court
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Michelle Troconis to serve 14 1/2 years of 20-year sentence, judge rules

WFSB News Channel 3 Eyewitness News Team Rob Polansky, Thursday, 30 May 2024 16:41
  • Unique Points
    • Michelle Troconis was sentenced to 14 1/2 years in prison for her role in the death and disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos.
    • Judge Kevin Randolph handed down the sentence after a long day of emotional statements from the family and friends of Jennifer Farber Dulos.
    • Troconis was convicted in connection to the death of Farber Dulos, saying she knew about the crime and helped her boyfriend Fotis Dulos cover it up.
    • Fotis Dulos is Jennifer Farber Dulos’ estranged husband.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Michelle Troconis sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison for her role in Jennifer Dulos' disappearance

NBC Connecticut Saturday, 01 June 2024 05:58
  • Unique Points
    • Michelle Troconis was sentenced to 14-and-a-half years in prison for her role in the disappearance and presumed murder of Jennifer Dulos.
    • Troconis spoke during her sentencing, expressing regret for being in a relationship with Fotis Dulos and bringing her family into his life.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an inflammatory rhetoric and a dichotomous depiction. The author uses strong emotional language to describe the case, such as 'presumed murder', 'tragedy that has affected so many lives', and 'emotional day in court'. This creates an atmosphere of sensationalism rather than objective reporting. Additionally, the article presents the prosecution's version of events as fact without questioning or providing counterarguments. This creates a dichotomous depiction where only one side of the story is presented, leading to an imbalanced report.
    • Michelle Troconis has been sentenced to serve 14-and-a-half years in prison for her role in the disappearance and presumed murder of Jennifer Dulos.
    • It was an emotional day in court as the family and friends of Jennifer Dulos, who disappeared from her New Canaan home in 2019, offered emotional testimony Friday ahead of the sentencing for her estranged husband’s former girlfriend for helping to plan and cover up her killing.
    • Prosecutors say Dulos’ husband, Fotis Dulos, killed her at her home in New Canaan and drove away with her body, which has never been found.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Michelle Troconis sentenced to more than 14 years for helping boyfriend murder his wife

NBC News Digital Saturday, 01 June 2024 05:59
  • Unique Points
    • Michelle Troconis was sentenced to 14.5 years in prison for helping her boyfriend Fotis Dulos murder his estranged wife Jennifer Dulos in 2019.
    • Jennifer Dulos, a New Canaan mother of five, went missing on May 24, 2019 and was later declared dead by a probate court.
    • Troconis helped Dulos dispose of the victim’s blood-stained clothes, cleaned a car believed to have been used in the crime, burned evidence and tried to help him create a false alibi.
    • Petros Dulos, one of Jennifer’s sons, testified at the sentencing hearing about his regret for not being a better son when she needed him.
    • The victim’s loved ones continue to search for her remains and hold hope that they will be found someday.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication