ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities are investigating the 2001 death of Shannon Collins-Smith, the ex-wife of Dale Smith Jr., who is currently accused of killing Michelle Parker.
The medical examiner requested the investigation, but officials did not state why.
Smith was in a military prison on domestic violence charges at the time of her death.
Reports showed Collins-Smith had a brain injury, while other reports cited a possible ecstasy overdose.
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