ANSONIA — A jury found Jose Morales guilty in a verdict announced Thursday, according to the Ansonia Police Department.
Chief Williams and the police department expressed gratitude to the jury for their service in the case.
The department also thanked the Ansonia/Milford Judicial District, led by State’s Attorney Margaret Kelley, for their work in securing the conviction.
Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney Howard Stein and Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Marc Durso were specifically acknowledged for their roles in the prosecution.
Police officials noted that while this conviction closes one part of the case, they continue to investigate the disappearance of Vanessa Morales.
No details were provided about the specific charges in the case or when sentencing would take place.
