Michelle Troconis found guilty on six counts in Jennifer Dulos murder case

Judge Kevin Randolph instructed the jury on how they should weigh the “credibility” of witnesses who took the stand.

“You may believe all, or part, or none of a witness’s testimony,” he said.

The jury may consider how well a witness recalled details, any bias they may have in the case, their mannerisms, any contradictions that came up, and so on.

They must also decide whether any errors in testimony constitute an “innocent lapse of memory or a deliberate falsehood.”

“Keep in mind, people sometimes forget things,” the judge said.

Witnesses who testified in exchange for legal immunity — as was the case for Pawel Gumienny — should be examined “with greater care and caution than testimony of an ordinary witness,” Judge Kevin Randolph told the jury.

These witnesses may have had an “incentive” to testify favorably for the state, he explained.

“Look at it with particular care,” the judge said.

Judge Kevin Randolph instructed the jury on the charge of conspiracy to commit murder.

“The size of the defendant’s role does not determine whether she may be convicted of conspiracy,” he said. Rather, what matters is whether she “willfully” participated in the plan with knowledge of its ends.

Since conspiracies are typically planned “in secret,” circumstantial evidence is sufficient to convict, he said.

The jury was instructed on the charges of tampering with physical evidence and conspiracy to tamper with evidence.

The defendant is guilty of the charges if they did “alter, destroy, conceal, or remove” physical evidence with the intent to “impair” the availability or verity of the item, the judge said.

Judge Kevin Randolph has concluded with jury instructions.

Jurors will now retire to their chambers to begin their deliberations.

“When you reach a verdict, it must be unanimous,” he said.

As deliberations begin, defence attorney Jon Schoenhorn spoke to members of the media outside of the courthouse.

“We believe the state has present insufficient evidence,” Mr Schoenhorn said, showing off his tie, which was printed with the words of the US constitution.

The court has now adjourned for the day.

Judge Kevin Randolph instructed the jury not to speak with the media as they exited the building.

Deliberations will continue tomorrow at 10 a.m.

The defence ended closing arguments for Michelle Troconis’s trial on Tuesday with video of officials expressing doubt that Troconis knew anything about her former boyfriend Fotis Dulos nefarious actions surrounding his estranged wife’s disappearance and presumed death.

After seven weeks, Ms Troconis’ trial is nearing an end. Jurors in Connecticut will soon decide whether the 49-year-old conspired with Fotis to kill his estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, on 24 May 2019, and cover up the crime.

Both sides gave one last shot at arguing their case as they presented their closing arguments on Tuesday.

Read the full story from Andrea Cavallier in court:

Jurors only deliberated about 30 minutes on Tuesday before court was adjouned for the day due to the courthouse closing at 5pm.

They were giving a laptop with the exhibiys and evidence as they make their decision.

Before being dismissed, they asked for an easel.

While many spectators in the courtroom were hoping for a quick verdict, others said the jury’s request forshadows a drawn out deliberation.

Court resumes at 10am Wednesday.

All five children are in the custody of Jennifer’s mother Gloria Farber.

At the time of their mother’s disapearance, the children ranged in age from 8 to 13.

They were seen for the first time in court when Jennifer’s mom took the stand to testify last week.

However, they were nowhere to be seen during closing arguments.