Desperate hunt for a mother-of-five missing from her wealthy Connecticut neighborhood after the 50-year-old vanished 'in the midst of a bitter divorce and custody battle with her estranged husband'
- Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen Friday driving a black 2017 Chevrolet Suburban
- Officers have since searched the woods close to her New Canaan home
- The Brown graduate is said to be embroiled in a bitter split and custody battle with her estranged husband Fotis Dulos over their kids, aged between six and 11
- The couple were married for 13 years until Jennifer filed for divorce in 2017
- In July 2017 she had an emergency order for full custody denied, reports say
- Her family say she is a 'devoted mother' who would 'never, ever, disappear'
Police have launched a desperate hunt for a mother-of-five who went missing from her wealthy Connecticut town in the midst of a bitter divorce and custody battle.
Jennifer Dulos, 50, was last seen on Friday driving a black 2017 Chevrolet Suburban and officers have since used trained dogs to search the woods close to where the author lived in New Canaan.
Dulos is said to be embroiled in a bitter split and custody battle with her estranged husband Fotis Dulos over their kids, aged between six and 11.
Police have launched a desperate hunt for mother-of-five Jennifer Dulos, who went missing from her wealthy Connecticut town in the midst of a reported bitter divorce and custody battle
Dulos is said to be embroiled in a bitter split and custody battle with her estranged husband Fotis Dulos (right) over their kids, aged between six and 11
The couple were married for 13 years until Jennifer filed for divorce in 2017, according to The Connecticut Post.
After taking their children - three boys and two girls, including two sets of twins - from their home in Farmington, outside Hartford, Jennifer is said to have moved them into a rental home in New Cannan.
Court records show that Jennifer and Fotis, who is the president and CEO of building company the Fore Group, have been embroiled in a child custody row ever since their split, with more than 500 documents filed.
In July 2017, Dulos had an emergency order for full custody denied.
A hearing concerning their split that was scheduled for Wednesday had to be postponed, Dulos' lawyer, Wayne Effron confirmed.
The couple were married for 13 years until Jennifer, pictured, filed for divorce in 2017
Dulos, who had previously blogged about their happy family life, got a master’s degree in writing from New York University.
A statement from her friends and family called Jennifer a 'devoted mother' who would 'never, ever, disappear when she is responsible for the lives of five loving and energetic children'.
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It read: 'Since learning of the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos, our beloved daughter, mother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, we have been heartbroken; at the same time, we are moved and inspired by the support, assistance, concern, and love extended by so many.
'We remain hopeful that Jennifer will be found soon, and we urge anyone with information, however seemingly insignificant, to call the New Canaan Police.'
Court records show that Jennifer and Fotis, who is the president and CEO of building company the Fore Group, have been embroiled in a child custody row ever since their split, with more than 500 documents filed
They add: 'Jennifer was last seen in New Canaan, the morning of Friday, May 24, 2019, operating a black 2017 Chevy Suburban. Jennifer is 50 years of age, very slender, 5’7”, with a soft voice, dark brown eyes, and shoulder-length brown hair.
'Jennifer is gentle, kind, intelligent, and funny, and above all she prioritizes the health and happiness of her children.'
In a statement posted to Facebook the New Canaan police wrote they were 'continuing their efforts and investigation to locate' Dulos.
It is not clear if police have identified persons of interest in connection with her disappearance.
Anyone who had contact with Jennifer Dulos on Friday May 24th, 2019 or has information regarding her disappearance should call the New Canaan Police Tip Line at 203-594-3544.
Missing Dulos was last seen Friday driving a black 2017 Chevrolet Suburban similar to this one
