Nealy five years have passed since Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan, disappeared in May 2019 and she has been declared dead. On Thursday, the trial began for the woman who was dating Jennifer's estranged husband at the time of her disappearance.
Michelle Troconis has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with physical evidence, hindering prosecution and additional charges. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
At the time Jennifer disappeared, Troconis was dating Jennifer’s estranged husband, Fotis Dulos.
Fotis Dulos and Troconis were both charged in the case and Fotis died in early 2020 after attempting suicide.
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The evidence portion of the trial was set to start on Jan. 8, but that was delayed to refill the alternate juror pool that slowly dwindled as jurors were excused for various personal reasons. It began on Thursday, Jan. 11 and is expected to last several weeks.
You can Watch the Trial live on NBC Connecticut’s Streaming Channel. Coverage begins at 9 a.m. Here's how to watch.
Here's a look at who is who in the case and the timeline of the investigation into Jennifer's disappearance.
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Learn more about the people at the center of the case and the timeline here.
