SALISBURY, N.C. — The adoptive parents of a missing Rowan County teen, Erica Parsons, will be in court this week for custody reasons.
Casey and Sandy Parsons have a civil summons from the Department of Social Services.
Casey's mother has temporary custody of their youngest kids after Erica's disappearance went unreported for two years.
The Parsons said they thought she was in Asheville the whole time.
TIMELINE: Erica Parsons case
Investigators said that is not true.
Just last week they searched the Parsons' Salisbury home.
Search warrants show they took carpet pieces, drywall from closets with red stains, knives as well as cameras, phones and magazines about JonBenet Ramsey.
Erica's disappearance is getting national attention. She is now officially listed on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's website.
Casey and Sandy Parsons will appear on a two-part special on Dr. Phil this week.
The two-part special will air Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. on Channel 9 followed by Eyewitness News at 5 p.m.
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