According to an NBC News article shared by Dateline, an arrest has been made regarding the case of Michelle Parker. The 33-year-old mother, Michelle, disappeared on November 17, 2011, and has not been seen since. While her body hasn't been found, all evidence suggested that she had been murdered.Finally, on October 14, 2026, Parker's ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., was arrested. He has been charged with the second-degree murder of Michelle Parker. Here's everything that happened.Dateline: Dale Smith hid in broad daylight while authorities looked for Michelle ParkerAs the NBC News article shared by Dateline reports, Michelle Parker and Dale Smith appeared on a pre-taped episode of The People's Court on November 17, 2011, to settle a dispute over a $5,000 engagement ring that Parker had thrown at Smith during an argument.On the same afternoon the episode aired, Parker dropped off her 3-year-old twins with their father, Dale Smith. She was not seen again after that, making Smith the last person who saw her. The next day, Parker’s car was found abandoned with her tanning business decals scraped off the window. In December 2011, police divers recovered her mobile phone from a nearby lake.According to the NBC News article shared by Dateline, although Smith was immediately considered a prime suspect, he maintained that he was innocent. No charges were filed against him for years due to a lack of physical evidence. Moreover, since Michelle's body was never found, it became difficult to prove Smith to be the killer.But after reviewing the case with the most updated technology, Orlando Police arrested Dale Smith at his business on October 14, 2026. According to the NBC News article shared by Dateline, Detective Phillip McMican said:“The suspect was interviewed more than once, and since then has taken part in depositions related to this case. And very specific questions were asked of him numerous times over the years where he gave different answers to those same questions."The Orlando Police Department stated that the arrest was made possible by a fresh review of the case over the past year. Detectives utilized modern digital forensics to re-examine computers, vehicles, and electronic devices, interpreting the data far more effectively than was possible in 2011. They also uncovered new evidence and reviewed conflicting statements previously made by Smith.When Yvonne Stewart, Parker's mother, was informed about Smith's arrest, she said:“I just knew that one day everything dark would come into the light,”She continued:“And it’s been hard, let me tell you. It’s not easy to lose a child this way. And her children didn’t deserve to lose a mother this way.”While Parker's body is yet to be found, her family and friends are happy that her killer has finally been arrested. Dale Smith Jr., now aged 55, is being held on second-degree murder charges. But his charges might get moved to first-degree murder, as revealed by State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, representative of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.For more articles like this, follow Soapcentral.