She vanished after appearing with her ex-fiancé on "People's Court." He's charged with her murder.

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Dale Smith Jr., who was Michelle Parker’s ex-fiancé, has been charged with her second-degree murder. Parker disappeared in 2011 shortly after she and Smith appeared together on the TV show "The People's Court." CBS News is reporting this development.

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Dale Smith Jr., 55, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder on October 14, 2026, nearly 15 years after Michelle Parker vanished in November 2011. Parker disappeared shortly after dropping off her twins at Smith’s home and appearing on a pre-recorded episode of "The People's Court," where they argued over a $5,000 engagement ring. Police used new digital forensics to clear the way for charges against Smith, who was identified as the last person to see Parker alive before her car was found abandoned. Despite extensive searches, Parker’s remains have never been located. Orlando Police Chief Eric D. Smith confirmed that all evidence points to Dale Smith Jr. being responsible for Michelle’s murder.

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“Both articles describe the arrest of Dale Smith for the murder of Michelle Parker on October 14, 2026, related to her disappearance in November 2011 after appearing on 'The People's Court'.”

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“Both articles report on the arrest of Dale Smith Jr. for the disappearance and presumed murder of Michelle Parker, who vanished in 2011 after appearing on 'The People's Court,' indicating they describe the same specific event.”

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“Both articles describe the arrest of Dale Smith Jr. for the disappearance and presumed murder of Michelle Parker, who went missing in 2011 after appearing on 'The People's Court.'”

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“Both articles describe the arrest of Dale Smith Jr. for the murder of Michelle Parker, who went missing in 2011 after appearing with him on 'The People's Court'.”

She vanished after appearing with her ex-fiancé on "People's Court." He's charged with her murder.

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