Murder in the Dollhouse: the Jennifer Dulos Story

On an ordinary May morning in 2019, Jennifer Dulos dropped her children at school in New Canaan, Connecticut, and disappeared without a trace. Her body has never been found. What followed was a media firestorm that captivated the nation and exposed the dark underbelly of a seemingly perfect suburban life.

In Murder in the Dollhouse, acclaimed author Rich Cohen delivers a masterfully reported true crime investigation that reads like a psychological thriller. This isn’t just another missing person case—it’s a haunting exploration of wealth, privilege, and the dangerous secrets that can lurk behind manicured lawns and country club memberships.

Jennifer and her husband appeared to have it all: Ivy League romance, five beautiful children, and the trappings of success. But their divorce became one of the most bitter in Connecticut history, setting the stage for a shocking crime. Cohen meticulously unravels the events leading to Jennifer’s disappearance, the subsequent arrests, and the stunning courtroom drama that followed—including her husband’s suicide on the day he was to face justice and his girlfriend’s conviction for conspiracy to commit murder.

With the precision of a seasoned investigator and the narrative skill of a gifted storyteller, Cohen peers beneath the glossy surface of upper-class Connecticut to reveal the real people behind the headlines. Murder in the Dollhouse is essential reading for true crime enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the mysteries that can exist in plain sight.

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