Michelle Parker case: Judge could unseal evidence in 15-year disappearance

A judge could decide Monday whether the public will finally get a closer look at the evidence in the nearly 15-year-old disappearance of Michelle Parker, whose ex-fiancé was arrested earlier this month.Dale Smith Jr. was arrested on Oct. 14 and has pleaded not guilty. He remains jailed without bond as the case moves forward.A hearing scheduled for 9:30 a.m. could determine whether Smith’s arrest affidavit will be made public.The document has remained sealed since his arrest, leaving key details about the investigation unavailable to the public.For nearly 15 years, Parker’s family has waited for answers. She was last seen in 2011, the same day an episode of The People’s Court featuring Parker and Smith aired.According to police, Smith was the last person known to see Parker alive. Investigators say she dropped off her twins at his home and was never seen again. Smith has long been the sole suspect in the case.The arrest affidavit could offer new insight into the investigation and explai