Michelle Parker
Summary
Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson examine the 2011 disappearance of Michelle Parker, a mother of three who vanished after dropping her twins off at her ex-fiancé’s home in Orlando, Florida. The episode details the tumultuous relationship between Parker and Dale Smith, highlighting his history of domestic violence and the fact that he was named the primary suspect by police, yet no charges were ever filed. The discussion covers the investigation’s key moments, including the discovery of Parker’s phone in a lake, a civil lawsuit by her family, and a 2023 search of a concrete slab in Smith’s…
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Host banter and introduction of Michelle Parker case
Michelle Parker's background and relationship with Dale Smith
Dale Smith's history of violence and legal issues
Dale Smith's military service and criminal record
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Timeline of Michelle's last day and disappearance
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Discovery of phone and vehicle; community search efforts
Police task force formation and family's theories
Final voicemail and volunteer searches on Thanksgiving
Dale Smith named primary suspect; polygraph refusal
Family's plea for Dale to come forward; attorney's denial
Custody of twins and DCF involvement
Legal challenges and search for the Hummer
Civil lawsuit against Dale Smith and red light camera evidence
Deposition of Dale Smith and lawsuit outcome
Concrete slab investigation and ongoing search status
Family's 15-year wait and listener voicemail
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