About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "An Arrest After 15 Years | The Disappearance of Michelle Parker" from True Crime Society covers the 2011 disappearance of Michelle Parker and the 2026 arrest of her former fiancé in connection with her death. The hosts skip straight to the case discussion at the 10:21 mark.
On November 17, 2011, Michelle Parker, 33, vanished in Orlando, Florida, just hours after an episode of The People's Court featuring her and her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., aired on national television. The two had appeared on the show to dispute a $5,000 engagement ring, with Michelle describing a turbulent relationship and alleging Dale had been physically abusive toward her. Later that afternoon, she dropped off their three-year-old twins at his home and was expected at work that evening, but she never arrived. Her black Hummer was found abandoned the next day with its business decals removed, and her iPhone was later recovered from a lake. Michelle, a mother of three, had seemingly vanished without a trace.
For nearly 15 years her family searched for answers while Dale was identified early on as the primary suspect but was never charged. In October 2026, a renewed review of cellphone data and deleted messages led to his arrest on a charge of second-degree murder. The Disappearance of Michelle Parker and the subsequent An Arrest After years of silence form the core of this discussion.
Hosts and release
Stephanie Summer and Olivia McKenzie host the show, a weekly true crime podcast running since 2020 with over 270 episodes as of 2025, available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.
