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The People's Court Mystery: Michelle Parker's Case Reopened

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Show Notes

A televised dispute over an engagement ring turned into one of Florida's most haunting missing persons cases. This week, CBS News correspondents Shanelle Kaul and Cristian Benavides examine the recent arrest of Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., 15 years after her disappearance, and hear from the family members who never stopped fighting for answers.

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