Upon further investigation, authorities said they found traces of Jennifer’s blood within the passenger seat of a truck belonging to Fotis’ co-worker that he and Michelle took to get washed and detailed. (*5*)
Fotis was charged with murder and kidnapping in connection to Jennifer’s disappearance. He pleaded not guilty, but died of carbon monoxide poisoning in an apparent suicide attempt in January 2020.(*5*)
Michelle’s trial began on Jan. 12. In an announcement read outside the courtroom, her father maintained her innocence.(*5*)
“On behalf of my daughter who we all know that she is innocent,” he told reporters, per NBC Connecticut, “we’re trusting the fair trial and we hope the result shall be favorable for everyone.”(*5*)
(E! and NBC are each a part of the NBCUniversal family.)(*5*)