WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — The adoptive parents of missing teen, Erica Parsons, have been sentenced in federal court on fraud charges.
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Casey Parsons was sentenced to 10 years in prison and Sandy Parsons was sentenced to 8 years.
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Casey Parsons pleaded guilty to 15 charges, including conspiracy to defraud the government and mail fraud. Β Her husband, Sandy, was found guilty on 43 charges. Β Both are accused of taking government money on Erica’s behalf after she disappeared. Β
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During this sentencing hearing, the judge told the court the Parsons abandoned Erica’s body in 2011.
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During earlier testimony Parsons’ son testified that he and his siblings were encouraged to beat Erica by their parents. Β Casey’s sister also said Casey would bring Erica to her house so she wouldn’t beat her or kill her.
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No one has seen Erica since 2011. Β Her adopted brother reported her missing in August of 2013. Β
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