Florida man arrested in 2011 disappearance of ex-fiancée after phone data review
Police arrested Dale Smith Jr. after a new look at text messages and cell phone data in the 2011 disappearance of his ex-fiancée, Michelle Parker, who vanished the day they appeared on "The People's Court."
Police have arrested Dale Smith Jr., a Florida man, in connection with the 2011 disappearance of his former fiancée, Michelle Parker. NBC News reports he is accused of murdering her.
Parker went missing the same day the couple appeared on the TV show "The People's Court," according to CBS News. NBC says the alleged killing came within hours of the appearance.
NBC reports that a fresh review of cell phone data and text messages led to the arrest. It cites court documents unsealed Tuesday. CBS News also reports that text messages led to the arrest and that new evidence is emerging in the case.
The reports do not say what the messages or phone data show.
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- CBS NewsText messages lead to arrest in 2011 disappearance of Michelle ParkerTue, Oct 27, 5:07 PM EDT
- CBS NewsNew evidence emerges in "The People's Court" murder trialWed, Oct 28, 9:16 AM EDT
- NBC NewsNew look at texts, phone data leads to murder charge in 2011 ‘The People’s Court’ disappearanceWed, Oct 28, 4:42 PM EDT
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