{"id":428825,"date":"2026-10-15T20:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T20:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/428825\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T20:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T20:08:09","slug":"michelle-parker-case-documentary-the-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/428825\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelle Parker Case Documentary: The Search"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 The disappearance of Michelle Parker has remained one of Central Florida\u2019s most closely followed cases for almost 15 years.<\/p>\n

You can read our full timeline coverage and live update blog as the case continues.<\/p>\n

LIVE BLOG<\/p>\n

Michelle Parker case: Dale Smith Jr. pleads not guilty to murder charge<\/a><\/p>\n

TIMELINE<\/p>\n

How the Michelle Parker case unfolded before Dale Smith Jr.\u2019s arrest<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch Channel 9\u2019s full special on the case below<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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