The documentary begins by reflecting on the life of the New Canaan mother before meeting Fotis Dulos, before turning to her speedy marriage to the high-end homebuilder, then examining her disappearance and the criminal investigation that has monitoring.

The documentary includes interviews with friends of Jennifer Dulos, including Carrie Luft, a spokesperson for the family since the May 2019 disappearance, as well as reporters, Fotis Dulos’ former divorce lawyer and Police Sgt. of state. Ken Ventresca, who oversaw the investigation.

Wendy Metcalfe, vice president of content and editor-in-chief of Hearst Connecticut Media Group, was among those interviewed for the documentary. HCMG press photographs of key moments in the case, taken during months of coverage, are also featured in the documentary.

“‘Beyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story’ is the story of a seemingly perfect and wealthy Connecticut family whose lives are torn apart when the beautiful and beloved mother of five suddenly goes missing with police pointing the finger at the most likely suspect: her husband, ”Lifetime said of the documentary.

Jennifer Dulos was last seen shortly after dropping her five children off at school on the morning of May 24, 2019. According to the arrest warrants in the case, police believe her ex-husband, Fotis Dulos, “lay in wait” and attacked her in the garage of her New Canaan home.

Jennifer and Fotis Dulos were involved in a two-year litigation over divorce and custody at the time of the disappearance. Although the remains of the 50-year-old woman have never been found, police said she was presumed dead based on blood and other evidence found in her garage.

Fotis Dulos committed suicide in January 2020 while facing charges of murder, kidnapping and other charges in the case. His former girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to commit murder, tampering with evidence and obstructing prosecution. His longtime friend and former lawyer Kent Mawhinney has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder.

The documentary will air on Saturday at 10 pm, following the 8 pm airing of the film “Gone Mom: The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos”. The film stars Annabeth Gish as Jennifer Dulos and Warren Christie as Fotis Dulos.

A + E Networks, the parent company of Lifetime, is a joint venture between Hearst and The Walt Disney Company.