Little Erica Parsons was born in February of 1998 to Carolyn Parsons and Billy Goodman. At age five, Erica was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Casey and Sandy Parsons.
She was last seen in November 2011.
Normally, the disappearance of a thirteen year old would be a the front of any parent’s mind. But not Casey and Sandy.
It wasn’t until July 30th, 2013 that Erica was reported missing. The report was not filed by her parents, but by her older brother, Janie Parsons.
On August 5th, 2013, Casey and Sandy gave their first public interview, claiming that they had left Erica with her biological grandmother. A few days latter on August 20st and 21nd, Sandy and Casey went on Dr. Phil show. Sandy failed lie detector test, Casey became “sick” before her test. They both claimed Erica went to got live with her biological grandmother, “Irene ‘Nan’ Goodman”. Dr. Phil said that during his research, Billy Goodman’s mother, Erica’s biological grandmother, is dead. Casey claimed that Erica packed a bag, but she didn't take any of her things (clothes, blankets, shoes, etc.). Sandy went on to say that her biological grandparents “spoiled her” so that she wouldn't want to leave. The couple also said they didn’t hear from Erica for a year and a half and they assumed that she was “ok”. Finally, Sandy and Casey told Dr. Phil that they would be alright with signing their parental rights away to Nan if she came forward with Erica.
In a later interview, Dr. Phil stated that he believed the Parsons lied to him. He also brought up the fact that in 2001, Casey Parsons became a surrogate mother. She told the Michigan couple that she was carrying for that she miscarried the baby. Allegedly, Casey had been taking money from multiple couples.
Upon returning to their home after the Dr. Phil show, the FBI and SBI issued warrants and searched their property. Less than a week later, on August 27th 2013, Casey and Sandy move, claiming they want to be out of the public eye.
There was radio silence about the case for nearly a year, but July 30, 2014, both Sandy and Casey were arrested for fraud. And both were sent to jail. Erica’s birthmother can be seen in footage rejoicing after the conclusion of the trial.
In September of 2016, Erica’s disappearance was finally solved. Her adoptive father, Sandy Parsons, led police to her remains. Medical examiners were unable to definitively find out how Erica died, but the police suspect child abuse and/or torture. In the August of 2019, Casey pleaded guilty to first-degree murder while Sandy pleaded guilty to second degree murder in December of that same year.
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Sources and Further Readings:
“Remains of 13 Yr Old Girl Found After she Disappeared 5 Yrs Ago in 2011!” Video by Missing Kids Rescued Kids 2, YouTube
Clips from “Missing or Murdered: Where is 15 Year Old Erica?” Part I and II Dr. Phil 2013, YouTube
“Erica Parsons Press Conference After Body Found (10/3/16)” video by CourtJunkie, YouTube
“RAW: Natalie Pasquarella talks one-on-one with Dr. Phil about the Parsons” video by WSOCTV9, YouTube
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