# Michelle Parker's Ex Arrested for Murder

> Orlando police arrest ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. for murder of Michelle Parker, 15 years after her disappearance.
- Title: Michelle Parker's Ex Arrested for Murder · E! Online
- Summary: Orlando police arrest ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. for murder of Michelle Parker, 15 years after her disappearance. Orlando police arrested Michelle Parker's…
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- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437133/michelle-parker-case-police-arrest-ex-fiance-dale-smith-jr-for-murder
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:51:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michelle parker, dale smith jr, orlando police, people's court, disappearance, murder, entertainment, celebrity
## Michelle Parker Case Update
Orlando police arrested Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. for second-degree murder 15 years after her disappearance.
## Last Known Contact
Smith was last seen with Michelle on November 17, 2011, after she dropped their children at his home.
## People's Court Episode
The couple fought over an engagement ring during their People's Court episode on November 17, 2011.
## New Evidence
Digital forensics uncovered new evidence, and Smith gave conflicting answers to police over the years.
## Arrest Details
Smith pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder after police charged him with the crime.
## Key takeaway

Orlando police arrested Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. for her murder 15 years after she vanished following a People's Court episode.