Michelle Parker: Ex-Fiancé Arrested Nearly 15 Years After Mom Vanished. What Changed? With Special Guest David Mack

Nearly 15 years after Michelle Parker vanished, what finally changed in the case against her former fiancé? Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Joshua Ritter joins investigative reporter and Body Bags podcast co-host Dave Mack to examine the newly unsealed arrest affidavit, the disputed timeline, phone evidence and questions surrounding the original investigation. Dale Smith Jr. has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. Parker’s body has never been found.

Then, Josh examines the latest testimony in Matthew Farwell’s federal trial over Sandra Birchmore’s death, including the medical examiner’s changed finding, William Farwell’s testimony under immunity and a strangulation expert’s interpretation of the physical evidence. What supports the prosecution’s account, and what remains contested? Jump to 31:17 for the Farwell discussion.

0:00 Cold Open: An Arrest Nearly 15 Years Later
1:24 Welcome and Show Preview
3:47 Sponsor: Zocdoc
4:51 Michelle Parker: Case Overview
6:11 Dave Mack Joins Josh
7:33 The People’s Court Connection
11:26 The Disputed Timeline and Phone Evidence
15:48 Photographed Injuries and Unanswered Questions
18:32 Prior Allegations of Domestic Violence
24:19 Missing Physical Evidence and the Waterford Text
27:28 The Vehicle, Removed Decal and Forensic Technology
31:17 Matthew Farwell: Trial Update
32:57 The Counselor’s Cross-Examination
37:26 Why the Medical Examiner Changed Her Finding
42:22 William Farwell’s Testimony
47:19 The Strangulation Expert’s Evidence
50:56 Josh’s Assessment and What Comes Next
53:59 Announcements and Upcoming Coverage

Join Courtroom Confidential for a closer look at what prosecutors allege, what the evidence supports and what remains in dispute.

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