Overview
- Orlando police arrested Dale Smith Jr. and charged him with second-degree murder after a nearly 15-year investigation.
- Investigators say retesting of old material and new digital-forensics analysis produced evidence that moved the case forward.
- Smith pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance and a judge ordered him held without bond while the case proceeds.
- The arrest affidavit and warrant have been sealed and prosecutors said the charge could be upgraded if further evidence supports it.
- Michelle Parker’s body remains missing and her family expressed relief at the arrest while investigators continue searches and review of the case.