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Man Killed Ex-Fiancee Hours After Their 'People's Court' Episode Aired, Police Say
Police say renewed forensic work helped lead to a second-degree murder charge against the former fiancé after nearly 15 years.
- On Wednesday, Orlando Police arrested Dale Smith Jr., 55, on a second-degree murder charge in connection with the presumed death of his former fiancée, Michelle Parker, who vanished nearly 15 years ago.
- Parker disappeared on November 17, 2011, hours after she and Smith appeared on "The People's Court" to settle a dispute over a $5,000 engagement ring before heading to her bartending shift.
- Advances in digital forensics and a focused, year-long review of the evidence led to the arrest, according to Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith, who stated investigators reexamined testimony and conflicting statements.
- Smith's attorney, Rajan Joshi, stated during a Thursday hearing that he did not believe the state could meet its burden of proof, calling the arrest unexpected and surprising.
- Parker's mother, Yvonne Stewart, called the arrest "the happiest day," expressing hope for closure while pleading for Smith to reveal where her daughter's remains are located, as Parker's body has never been recovered.
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Man who appeared on ‘The People’s Court’ with ex-fiancee charged with murder - Regional Media News
Michelle Parker vanished in 2011 after appearing in a pre-taped episode of the reality show "The People's Court" with her former fiance over a dispute about her engagement ring, according to police. Nearly 15 years after the 33-year-old Florida mother of three was reported missing, [...]
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Man who appeared on 'The People's Court' with ex-fiancee charged with murder
Getty Images / Stock Image Michelle Parker vanished in 2011 after appearing in a pre-taped episode of the reality show “The People’s Court” with her former fiance over a dispute about her engagement ring, according to police.
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