Missing New Canaan Mom: State Police End Search At Garbage Plant

NEW CANAAN, CT — While efforts to find out what happened to missing mother-of-five Jennifer Farber Dulos continue, Connecticut state police investigators have concluded their search for clues at the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority plant in Hartford Monday evening, announced New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski.

Despite the news, Krolikowski was quick to add that the case is far from over, though he did not disclose additional information on where investigators plan to turn next.

"This remains a very active and dynamic investigation that involves dozens of investigators," he stated.

Jennifer Dulos, 50, has been missing from her New Canaan home for more than an month, and her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, and his ex-girlfriend have been charged with evidence tampering and hindering a prosecution in connection with her disappearance. The Duloses were in the midst of a bitter divorce and child custody battle at the time of Jennifer Dulos vanished, though his attorney has claims he had nothing to do with her disappearance.

Police said Fotis Dulos and Troconis were seen dumping clothing, sponges and other items in Hartford soon after Jennifer Dulos went missing. Some of those items were stained with Jennifer Dulos' blood, and Fotis Dulos' DNA was found mixed with Jennifer Dulos' blood, according to State's Attorney Richard Colangelo. The discovery of some of the bloodstained items prompted the search at the garbage plant.

Fotis Dulos and Troconis have pleaded not guilty, and both are free on bond and are scheduled to be back in court in August and July, respectively.

Since May 24 when Jennifer Dulos was reported missing, investigators have searched a host of locations for clues to her disappearance, including her New Canaan home and other parks and properties in town; ponds and properties in Avon; properties in Farmington and Pound Ridge, NY; a long stretch of road in Hartford and the garbage plant, among others.

To date, the New Canaan Police Department has received more than 950 tips from the public regarding the Jennifer Dulos' disappearance and nearly 80 responses with video surveillance from homes or businesses, according to Krolikowski.

From Krolikowski's announcement:

We urge everyone with information regarding Jennifer’s disappearance to contact us.

In addition to the tip line, 203-594-3544, tips and information regarding Jennifer’s disappearance can be sent toFindJenniferDulos@newcanaanct.gov and submitted anonymously at www.FindJenniferDulos.com

Our multijurisdictional law enforcement team is committed to (1) Finding Jennifer and (2) Bringing those responsible for Jennifer's disappearance to justice.

We will not rest until we find Jennifer.