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Ex-fiance of missing Florida ‘People’s Court’ mom Michelle Parker arrested for murder 15 years after she vanished

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Cody, D. (2026, October 14). Ex-fiance of missing Florida ‘People’s Court’ mom Michelle Parker arrested for murder 15 years after she vanished. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/us-news/ex-fiance-of-missing-florida-peoples-court-mom-michelle-parker-arrested-for-murder-15-years-after-she-vanished/

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Dale Smith, who was previously considered a prime suspect in the disappearance of Michelle Parker, has been arrested on Wednesday for second-degree murder nearly 15 years after Parker vanished. The arrest follows her appearance with Smith on "The People’s Court," and new digital forensics technology contributed to the case against him. Police believe Smith is responsible for Parker's death, though her remains have never been found.

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The ex-fiance of a missing Florida mom was arrested and charged with murder on Wednesday – nearly 15 years after she vanished following their appearance on “The People’s Court,” police said. asserted

police → miss → Court

Dale Smith, considered a prime suspect since the early days of the investigation of fiancee Michelle Parker’s disappearance, was hauled into custody at his workplace, Orlando Police announced. asserted

Police → consider → workplace

New digital forensics technology helped clear the way for second-degree murder charges against Smith, the father of Parker’s twins. asserted

technology → clear → twins

Parker disappeared in November 2011 after dropping off her then-3-year-old twins at Smith’s home — the same exact day a TV episode aired that showed the couple fighting over their pricey engagement ring. asserted

couple → disappear → ring

Parker’s remains have never been found. asserted

remains → find → ?

“While Michelle has not yet been located, all evidence leads to Dale Smith Jr as the person responsible for Michelle’s murder,” Orlando Police said in a statement. asserted

Police → locate → statement

“We will continue pursuing justice for Michelle, her family, and every victim we serve.” This is a breaking story. asserted

This → continue → Michelle

Ex-fiance of missing Florida ‘People’s Court’ mom Michelle Parker arrested for murder 15 years after she vanished

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