Man arrested in ex-fiancée's disappearance 15 years after going on "The People's Court" together

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-15

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Police in Orlando have made an arrest in a 15-year-old cold case involving the disappearance of a woman shortly after she and her fiancé appeared on "The People's Court." The fiancé, whose identity was not released, has been taken into custody by authorities investigating the case. Reporter Cristian Benavides covered the development.

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Dale Smith Jr., the ex-fiance of Michelle Parker, was arrested in Orlando on Wednesday for second-degree murder, nearly 15 years after Parker vanished in November 2011. She disappeared after dropping off her then-3-year-old twins at Smith’s home and the day a TV episode aired showing them arguing over their expensive engagement ring. Despite extensive searches, Parker’s remains have never been found. New digital forensics technology enabled Orlando Police to charge Smith with murder; he was arrested at his workplace. The arrest comes after years of investigation, with police now stating that all evidence points to Smith as responsible for Parker's death.

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“Both articles report on the same man's arrest in Orlando for his ex-fiancée's disappearance after a 'The People’s Court' appearance, occurring on the same day.”

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“Both articles describe the identical event of Dale Smith's arrest for Michelle Parker's disappearance, occurring on the same day and involving the same individuals.”

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