More info released on phone

A source close to the Michelle Parker investigation says that Michelle Parker's phone was found by a dive team in the Belle Isle area.
The phone was found in the water beneath the bridge that crosses over Lake Conway, near an area where Little Lake Conway and Lake Conway meet, the source said. Police said Thursday morning that the missing mom's phone was found in "remarkably good condition."

Police said Parker's family identified the phone as hers. In addition, they confirmed the match using the phone's serial number.“Seeing that, it gives me hope that even after so many days, you can still find something," Parker's sister, Lauren Erickson, said Wednesday night. Erickson said that even though time is passing and it seems like nothing is happening, she is hopeful that her sister's case is going to be solved.

Michelle's cell phone found!

The same day that Dale Smith Sr., Dale's father, was questioned sources close to the investigation announced that Michelle's cell phone has been found! Her sister has said that she has seen the phone but police are not indicating where it has been found. They do say that it is a big step forward in the investigation. We pray that they find her soon.

"This is the best news we've received aside from having Michelle home," her mother said Wednesday night after she was called to Orlando police headquarters to identify her daughter's iPhone.

Dale's mom questioned

Authorities questioned the mother of Dale Smith Jr on Tuesday at the State Attorney's Office. Police say he is their primary suspect in the disappearance of mother Michelle Parker.
Smith is Parker's ex-fiancee and the father of her twins.
Tamara Smith answered questions under oath, her attorney said."Any questions that were asked she fully answered," said Richard Hornsby, Tamara Smith's attorney.

The search for Michelle was also taken to Daytona, where tips have stated that they have seen Michelle.

Michelle's body may have been found

A sheriff's spokesman in Camden County, Ga., acknowledged that a body found Wednesday night near a south Georgia Interstate 95 on-ramp could be that of missing Orlando woman Michelle Parker, according to First Coast News.

Spokesman William Terrell said it's too early to speculate, but he confirmed that the body found off Exit 14 is believed to be that of a white female, the report said. The body, which Camden County Sheriff Tommy Gregory said had been there for some time, will be taken to Macon for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Terrell said that there are no missing persons in Camden County who are unaccounted for, according to First Coast News.

Late Wednesday evening Michelle's family said that they have spoken to the investigators in Georgia and that the body is not that of Michelle.

Search in new area and kids are taken away

The sheriff's office sent dive teams into Lake Ellenor Wednesday as part of the search for Michelle Parker.
10 to 15 officers were in the area of Sand Lake Road. Underwater teams were also searching Lake Ellenor. The Orlando Police Department is the main agency handling the investigation, but the sheriff's office does not have a dive team.

Lake Ellenor is just south of Oak Ridge Road, between John Young Parkway and Orange Blossom Trail.
A spokesman for the OPD says this search because of a tip they received, it is just part of the investigation.

On Tuesday DCF took Michelle and Dale's kids away from Dale as part of the investigation into Michelle's disappearance.  Attorneys for DCF argued the children are not safe with Dale. They cited a history of violence against women he was involved with as evidence of a "significant future risk" to the children.  Mark NeJame argued there wasn't any evidence the children are in danger by staying with Dale.

Ultimately, the Judge decided to rule in favor of Dale, pending any developments in Michelle's disappearance.

After the hearing Dale and Michelle's mom hugged in the hallway of the courthouse.

Dale's attorney, Mark NeJame said Dale is asking for the missing-persons search group Texas Equusearch to help look for Parker. NeJame said his client is declining to take a lie detector test because it's unreliable and not because he is hiding anything.
"If this doesn't ring as a testament to a man who is not guilty, I don't know what does," NeJame said. "Mr. Smith wants Michelle found. Now what guilty person is asking for a search to be conducted? If she is found alive or not, he knows that will exonerate him."

Michelle's family hires Morgan & Morgan

The family of missing mom Michelle Parker has retained Morgan and Morgan law firm as representatives to help navigate them through the legal process. That's the same Morgan and Morgan from The Zenaida case. Yes, I must admit that from seeing their ads on TV even before the Casey Anthony case, I always said if I needed legal advise, I would go for them!

One day after police named Michelle Parker's ex-fiancé the prime suspect in her disappearance, new details have emerged about the missing mother of three's relationship with Dale Smith II, and the couple's violent past.
According to public records, the couple was involved in a domestic violence case involving children in 2009. Parker and Smith have 3-year-old twins together.
Public records also showed Smith was previously convicted on drug and domestic battery charges.
Smith joined the U.S. Marines in 1996, but was dishonorably discharged as a private in 2003.

Police said Smith is their only suspect in his former fiancée's disappearance.
Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney said Smith would not take a lie detector test when asked.
Parker's mother and sister stood with Rooney during Monday's announcement, and are now begging Smith to come forward with answers.
"If you made a mistake and it was just a second of 'Oh, I lost my head,' or whatever, and you didn't know what to do, our family needs to have Michelle home. We need to heal," said Michelle Stewart, Parker's mother.

"We want to ask him, if he's out there watching, and I want to say to him directly: Help us," said Lauren Erickson, Parker's sister. "If you know something, let her be a mother to her children. Work with us. That's all we're asking -- for you to work with us and come forward, and if there's anything that you know, that you're holding back, please just work, just help us."
Dale Smith has hired prominent Orlando attorney Mark NeJame to represent him. NeJame used to represent George and Cindy Anthony.

Suspect named in Michelle's disappearance!

Police have officially named Michelle Parker's ex-fiancee, Dale Smith Jr, as the primary suspect in the woman's disappearance.

Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney made the announcement Monday afternoon at a news conference."We had to look at every aspect in the case before we could come out publicly and state that Mr. Smith is our primary focus."  

Dale Smith declined to take a polygraph test. Police have no plans to arrest Smith at this point.  Police believe he was the last person to see Parker alive.

In regards to the raid on Smith's father's house, Michelle's dad said, "For them to use tear gas on that, they had to have a good tip or lead. I'm keeping an open mind. I don't know who it is. Maybe Dale should come out here and support. I don't know if he's scared."

The $50,000 reward leading to Michelle's finding expired last night at midnight. 

Police raid home in search for michelle

Even though I feel like I'm dying from this cold and I'm typing on my iPhone in bed I will still update you guys on what's going on in the search for Michelle Parker.

SWAT teams tear-gassed a home, where Parker's ex-boyfriend stays, and went inside. The home is on Rose Boulevard, off of South Texas Avenue. That's just east of John Young Parkway. 
Police only said they are searching for "a piece of the puzzle" on where they might find her.
Orlando police said no one was arrested in the raid, however neighbors claim everyone was taken out of the home and someone was put into a patrol car.
According to Orange County property records, the home is registered to "Dale Smith Senior." Michelle Parker's ex-fiance's father. Parker's family said Dale Smith Jr. lives in the home.

"They had reason to search the house. They searched the house, they didn't come up with what they were looking for," Erickson said. "The SWAT team was there, They had dogs there and they didn't come up with nothing."
The Parker family has said in the past they don't think Smith had anything to do with the disappearance.

Dad shares voicemail

Below is a link to a voicemail Michelle left her dad the morning before she disappeared. He shared it with the public on Thanksgiving day.

http://www.cfnews13.com/video?clip=http://static.cfnews13.com/newsvideo/cfn/missing-mom-voicemall-1124.flv&vtitle=Voicemail%20left%20by%20missing%20mom%20Michelle%20Parker%20to%20her%20father

"Hey Dad, It's about 8:40 just giving you a shout on Wednesday morning. I know you are at work. Call me when you have lunch or a break or at the end of your day. Ok? I love you. I'll talk to you soon bye."

Michelle's friends and family were hoping for a Thanksgiving miracle and she that she would be found. Says her mother, Yvonne, "Michelle is always in charge of the sweet potato casserole. Michelle is awesome. She likes to cook. She likes to bake. She loves to be around the family."

 Brad Parker, her father says "When she calls ‘Hey Daddy,’ I say ‘how much money you need.’ It's Thanksgiving. I'm gonna save this forever."

Will Michelle be found soon?

Police and family have released a new photo of Michelle Parker who has been missing a week on Thursday. Her mom says last week she was looking forward to eating mashed potatoes and gravy but this week she just wants to have her baby home. She is finding new hope in a newly released photo of Michelle in a yellow top with a cross necklace. She may have been wearing that necklace when she disappeared.

Police say right now there is no evidence that a crime has been committed so they are focusing their attention on finding Michelle and not suspects. Michelle's boyfriend also says that Michelle is a grounded girl that wouldn't just take off and leave.  Her ex-fiancee has also been cooperating with authorities and has been taking care of the 3 year old twins he shares with Michelle. Police and family will be searching throughout the holiday and are looking for volunteers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300

https://www.facebook.com/michelleparkermissingperson

Texas Equusearch involved now in Michelle's search

Volunteers from Texas Equusearch, which was associated with looking for Caylee Anthony is also now involved in the search for Michelle Parker. They arrived Saturday night to assist family and friends.

Michelle's mother

More than 100 people gathered at the former Jesse Black's Saloon on 333 E. Oak Ridge Road both Saturday and Sunday, where a donated camper serves as headquarters for the search effort.

"It's going well, and we've got a lot of volunteers," said Orlando police Sgt. Rich Lane.Family and police say that Michelle's ex-boyfriend who appeared on The People's Court with her has been cooperating fully with the search and is not considered a suspect. Family have been saying that they think Michelle may have been carjacked.  Her car was located in West Orlando, but the OnStar system in the vehicle was not activated at the time of her disappearance.  

A candlelit vigil was held Sunday night and Home Depot have been donating items in order to assist the search.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Orlando police or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

Example of volatile relationship Michelle Parker had with ex

In the recent missing case of Michelle Parker who has been missing in Orlando, Fl since Thursday afternoon, her car has been found but the mother of 3 has yet to be found. We all hope she is found safe and that her kids can have their mom back.
The same day her episode detailing her abusive relationship with her ex ( Dale Smith) aired was when she disappeared. The following is the link to the full episode. It's a horrible copy but it shows everything she went through with this man. I'm not saying he is involved with anything, because he has not been mentioned in any news I have heard as being involved with her disappearance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUrZYkGI3Mk&feature=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dskSZVWrFaU&feature=related
Her family thinks Michelle's ex-boyfriend may know something.
“He was mad because the truck was in his name and he wanted it out of his name, now the truck has been found and he's not,” said Michelle's mother Yvonne Stewart.

 Again they are looking for volunteers to help post flyers.  Like the following page on Facebook for more info.

Michelle Parker Missing Person

Another missing Florida woman

UPDATE : Her car was said to be found in an apartment complex near Conroy and I-4.

 UPDATE: Her phone powered down at 8:01 pm near Oakridge. There will be fliers being posted there according to a Facebook page created for her. The check point is JESSIE BLACK'S ON OAKRIDGE. Bring tape, tennis shoes, and plenty of liquids.


Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing Orlando woman.
Michelle Parker, 33, was last Thursday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. by some friends.Michelle appeared on The People's Court this same day. Orlando police said Parker has a "violent history" with her ex-boyfriend.Parker drives a black Hummer with license plate AWG M26. Anyone with information is asked to call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300.

The last woman that was missing was Osceola County's Nicole Fields. Her body was found last Thursday after missing for 2 weeks. She was last seen with her ex-boyfriend, Steven Louis,  who is also the father of her baby. She was found not far from his home in Poinciana. He has been charged in her murder.  My husband apparently had met her at a friend's house though he doesn't recall her. Small world!