Michelle Troconis sentenced Jennifer Farber Dulos case

Michelle Troconis sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in Jennifer Farber Dulos' death; family seeks full 45 years.

A judge in Stamford, Connecticut has sentenced Michelle Troconis to 20 years in prison, with 14 and 1/2 years to be served before eligibility for parole, for her involvement in the death and disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, a mother from Connecticut.

Troconis was facing a potential sentence of up to 45 years in prison and $45,000 in fines. In March, she was found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and one count of hindering prosecution in the second degree.

During the sentencing, Judge Kevin Randolph emphasized that Troconis holds the power to determine her future decisions. He acknowledged that she has much to offer but ultimately, her choices are her own.

In response to the sentencing, Farber Dulos' family expressed some relief but noted that the pain of their loss remains. Prior to the sentencing, one of Troconis' charges of conspiracy to commit tampering with physical evidence was vacated, potentially reducing her sentence by five years.

Troconis was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the conspiracy to commit murder charge, with the execution suspended after 14.5 years and followed by five years of probation. Additionally, she received a five-year sentence, suspended after four years, for her other charges, to be served concurrently.

Troconis' attorney, Jon Schoenhorn, announced plans to appeal the sentence, citing concerns about the fairness of the trial process, the introduction of questionable scientific evidence, and other irregularities. Both Schoenhorn and Troconis' family maintain her innocence.

The case revolves around the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, who went missing in May 2019. Troconis, who was living with Fotis Dulos at the time, was accused of conspiring with him to kill his wife and helping dispose of evidence related to the crime.

Throughout the trial, emotional statements from the five Dulos children highlighted the impact of their mother's disappearance. They expressed a desire for the maximum sentence of 45 years for Troconis, emphasizing the lasting pain and trauma caused by the loss of their mother.

Despite the sentencing, Troconis' supporters highlighted her charitable work and positive character traits. They emphasized her cooperation with law enforcement and her efforts to assist in the investigation.

As the legal proceedings continue, the case against Kent Mawhinney, Dulos' former lawyer, who has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder, remains pending. The outcome of this trial will shed further light on the events surrounding Jennifer Farber Dulos' disappearance and death.