Monday
marked two years ago since investigators discovered Jennifer Dulos's car
abandoned outside Waveny Park in New Canaan. She was never seen or heard from
again.
Her
apparent murder has brought together hundreds across the nation who never knew
her, but seek “Justice for Jennifer.”
The
mother of five was last seen dropping her kids off at school the morning of May
24, 2019.
Police
believe she was violently killed by her estranged husband Fotis Dulos in her
garage, but they have never found her body. Fotis Dulos committed suicide soon
after he was charged with Jennifer's murder.
At the
entrance to MDC Reservoir 6 in West Hartford, members of the Facebook group
“Justice for Jennifer Dulos” met to spruce up a memorial they left their last
year.
They
hung banners, placed flowers and left dozens of heartfelt messages to Jennifer
Dulos sent in by group members who live across the country.
“You
are always in our hearts, Jennifer. Thinking of you today and every day – your
story has brought many together who will make your voice always be heard,” said
Karin Klarides Marinaro, of East Haven.
The
group members had never met Jennifer, but Karin says they “bonded over this
commonality of wanting to find justice” for her.
They
also hope the memorial gets more people talking about domestic violence and
taking action against it.
Jennifer
Dulos' family released a statement, saying they are "extremely
grateful" to all law enforcement who continue to search for Jennifer and
they are moved by the continued interest in her case and the concern for her
children – all of whom are healthy and well.
The full statement can be read below:
"Monday, May 24, marks the two-year milestone of the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, an extraordinary woman, a devoted mother and daughter, a brilliant writer, a true friend. We are moved by the continued interest in Jennifer’s case and by the concern for her children and family, all of whom are thankfully healthy and well.
Although this past year has understandably slowed the process, the investigation into Jennifer’s death and disappearance is ongoing. After the courts reopen, the two people charged with conspiracy to murder will stand trial. We remain extremely grateful to the Connecticut State Police, New Canaan Police, and other law enforcement organizations that have worked to bring closure to Jennifer’s case.
On May 18, the Connecticut State Senate passed SB 1091, known informally as “Jennifers’ Law,” after Jennifer Farber Dulos and Jennifer Magnano, who was murdered by her ex-husband in Connecticut in 2007. The legislation expands the legal definition of domestic violence to include nonviolent coercive control, such as psychological, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse.
It is our hope that changing the legal definition can help change the outcomes for people in abusive relationships. Intimate partner violence cuts across the socioeconomic spectrum and affects people of all genders. Jennifer’s case has received a great deal of attention, but the stories of most people affected by partner violence are never told. Our hearts are with all of the victims and survivors, their families, children, and loved ones."