Digital data from cellphones and vehicles was at the center of testimony on the 20th day of Michel Troconix’s trial in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of his ex-girlfriend’s estranged wife. Prosecutors used the technology to review evidence previously presented at trial.
Mark News, a digital specialist with the State Laboratory’s Computer Crimes and Evidence Division, took the stand for the first time Thursday, and was the first person to appear on the stand Thursday when state police showed him several vehicles involved in the Jennifer Dulos investigation, including a Fotis Dulos. Ford Raptor, Jennifer Dulos’ Chevrolet Suburban.News said a vehicle’s infotainment system includes information such as GPS coordinates as well as call logs and contacts from phones connected to the vehicle. I explained that it often happens.
Neuse testified that he pulled GPS data from corroborated security camera footage of the Raptor that had already been shown to the jury in the Fotis Dulos case, where he allegedly left behind bloody evidence on the night of May 24, 2019.
“From 7:48 p.m. to 7:55 p.m., vehicles will travel down Albany Avenue from Albany Avenue in Hartford to Bishop’s Corner in West Hartford,” News said, pointing to a map in the report. he said.
The jury also learned that GPS data from Fotis Dulos’ cell phone also matched footage from that night.
But state police believe Fotis Dulos intentionally left the cellphone at his Farmington home to help create a false alibi for the alleged murder of his wife that morning. Detective Michael Clark said the phone received several text messages between 7:18 a.m. and 10:12 a.m., but none were opened and viewed until 1:33 p.m. at the earliest. He testified. Clark said a deeper look into the data revealed that cell phone cameras were accessed and that the phones were moved around the home at 4 Jefferson Crossing between mid-morning and early afternoon. Stated. He told the jury that his phone received several calls during that period that he did not answer, including one at 8:26 a.m. from Fotis Dulos’ friend Andreas Tuzia, who lives in Greece. He said the call was from Lidis. Mr Clark also pulled out previous messages between the two showing that Mr Fotis Dulos had asked Mr Tutsiaridis to call him at the time.
Other messages between the two include a meme video of Tutsiaridis in which a man says, “You have two choices: A — spend the rest of your life with your wife. Or B. A man is seen listening to a voice say, “—”. The man in the video immediately interrupts and says, “B!” before being given the second option.
Prosecutors used Mr. Clark’s testimony to try to prove that Mr. Fotis Dulos had an accomplice who answered the phone while he was away. Police believe the suspect drove to New Canaan in her employee’s red Toyota Tacoma, attacked Jennifer Dulos inside her garage and disposed of her body. Although she has not yet been found, she was declared legally dead. Jennifer Dulos’ Suburban was found abandoned that night on Lapham Road outside Waveney Park.
News testified that he extracted data from the SUV on May 24, 2019, and found that although the GPS coordinates were empty, a significant amount of phone data was found. This included the last time the cell phone was paired with the Suburban at 2:56 p.m., hours after police believed Jennifer Dulos was killed. Mr News told the jury he had no idea whose phone it was because it was only listed as an “iPhone” in the system. But the defense claimed it was Jennifer Dulos’ cell phone. Call records displayed on a screen in court included calls from her mother and her friend. Mr. Neuse testified that he would likely have to be within 50 feet of the SUV for the phone to connect, and that trees and bushes would not have prevented it.
Defense attorney John Schoenhorn mentioned the phone connection when he spoke to reporters outside the courthouse.
“Why and how did Jennifer Dulos’ cell phone, an iPhone, get attached to her car at 2:56 p.m.? Who had it? Who was on board or near? So we don’t have an answer to that, but we do know that Mr. Dulos wasn’t there, and neither was my client. I understand,” Schoenhorn said.
He also commented on the testimony of key prosecution witnesses on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“I think what became crystal clear was that in the days after Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance, both my client and Mr. Gumieny believed she was still alive. As far as I know, it was a murder conspiracy.” “It’s definitely a prejudicial factor when it comes to guilt,” Schoenhorn said.
During cross-examination, Mr. Schoenhorn focused on testimony given as part of Mr. Gumieny’s immunity agreement with the state attorney’s office. News 12 on Thursday asked Schoenhorn whether he believes his client would have been granted immunity and avoided a trial if Fotis Dulos had not died by suicide in January 2020 while facing murder and other charges. asked.
“I think the fact that Mr. Gumieny’s attorney was smart and reached an agreement with the state attorney in exchange for cooperation is the difference between why Mr. Gumieny isn’t on trial and why my client is. “I’m thinking about it,” Schoenhorn said. He was not initially Troconis’ attorney.
Troconis has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, conspiracy to tamper with evidence and hindering prosecution. She is the first of the remaining defendants to stand trial. Kent Mawhinney, Fotis Dulos’ friend and former attorney, is also charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
There will be no court sessions on Friday or Monday, giving juries an extended weekend.Testimony resumes Tuesday at 10 a.m.
