A judge dismissed a second jury in Michelle Troconis’ trial after jurors compared the case to the Ben Affleck movie “Gone Girl” online.
Judge Kevin Randolph told attorneys Friday that he received a note saying one of the jurors discussed the case in front of another juror.
Jurors allegedly said Troconis’ case spread on social media and compared it to the 2014 movie “Gone Girl.”
In the film, a woman — played by actress Rosaund Pike — fakes her own death to frame her cheating husband, played by Affleck.
The judge ordered a recess to speak with the jury and investigate the claim.
When they return from recess, Randolph announces the jury has been dismissed.
As with all court cases, jurors are prohibited from expressing their opinions to the public or other jurors by talking about the case or posting it online, as it could influence what happens in court and affect the judicial process.
Michelle Troconis, far right, and her defense attorney listen as Judge Kevin Randolph reads notes from jurors in Stamford Superior Court on January 19, 2024. Richard Harbus for DailyMail.com Judge Randolph reads notes from jurors, who said another juror compared Troconis’ case to the 2014 movie ” Gone Girl.” Richard Harbus for DailyMail.com
Another alternate juror was dismissed from a high-profile case earlier this week after she said “we love you” to a prosecutor who was testifying during the trial.
Troconis has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and other crimes for allegedly helping his ex-lover, Fotis Dulos, cover up the murder of his wife, Jennifer.
He allegedly drove around Hartford, Conn., with her, as Dulos disposed of bags filled with evidence in various trash cans.
Some are believed to contain Jennifer’s body.
Dulos, Jennifer’s estranged partner, had broken up with her after starting a relationship with Troconis.
Actress Rosamund Pike played the lead role in the 2014 film “Gone Girl.” 20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising / Everett Collection A missing persons poster is displayed on June 7, 2019 at the entrance to Waveny Park in New Cannan, Conn. near where Jennifer Dulos’ SUV truck was found. Douglas Healey Fotis Dulos was bound over by Connecticut State Police Trooper G Baracks in Bridgeport on September 4, 2019 after being arrested at his home in connection with tampering with evidence of the disappearance of his wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos. Fotis committed suicide in 2020 before his trial could begin.
He was eventually charged with murdering his wife but died by suicide in 2020 before going to trial.
On Wednesday, a nanny who still cares for Dulos’ five children testified she panicked when she never got a text reply from Jennifer on May 24, 2019.
Lauren Almeida said she then called the doctor’s office in New York City where Jennifer had an appointment, but she still couldn’t reach her.
New Canaan home where police say Fotis Dulos waited for Jennifer to come home before killing her in the garage. Richard Harbus/POOL
“My stomach just sank,” nanny Lauren Almeida said across the table. “He never didn’t answer.”
The Dulo family was in the midst of a bitter divorce and custody battle before the mother of five disappeared.
Jennifer Dulos disappeared after dropping their five children off at school and her body was never found.
Police say Fotis Dulos waited for Jennifer to come home that morning, killed her in the garage then tried to clean up the scene.
He then drove off with her body in another SUV, which was later found abandoned in a local park.
A judge officially declared Jennifer dead in October 2023.
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