Police arrest 2 in connection to Connecticut mother's disappearance

Police say Fotis Dulos and Michelle Troconis are charged with tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution in connection to the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, a mother of five from New Canaan.

News 12 Staff

Jun 2, 2019, 8:23 PM

Updated 1,787 days ago

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Two people have been arrested in connection to the disappearance of Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos.
Police say Dulos's estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, was arrested Saturday night in Connecticut and charged with tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution.
Fotis Dulos's girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, was also charged in Connecticut with tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution.
Fotis Dulos was taken to Bridgeport Correctional Center where he is being held on $500,000 bond. He is due in court Monday.
Troconis is being held on $500,000 bond at New Canaan Police Headquarters. She will also appear in court Monday.
Police say additional charges are expected in the case.
Police say Jennifer Dulos has not been located at this time and the investigation is "active and ongoing."
Dulos, a 50-year-old mother of five, was reported missing on May 24.


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