Spring murder trial date set for Erica Parsons' adoptive father

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Erica Parsons adoptive father, Sandy Parsons, faced a Rowan County judge Thursday who set his trial for the spring of 2020.

Police charged Sandy Parsons and his wife, Casey Parsons, with murdering the girl.

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Casey Parsons already took a plea deal and was sentenced to life in prison.

Erica’s biological mother told Channel 9 on Thursday she expects the same sentence for Sandy.

"I think he deserves life in prison just like her,” Carolyn Parsons said. "I am not gonna settle for anything else than life in prison. That's just the way it's gonna be."

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Erica was last seen alive in November 2011.

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Her adoptive brother didn't report her missing until 2013 and Sandy led police to Erica's remains in 2016.

Sandy Parsons is also facing child abuse charges in the case. His trial is set for April 6.

Past coverage:

• Medical examiner says Erica Parsons died of 'homicidal violence'
• Sheriff: Erica Parsons was likely dead before reported missing
• Prosecutors seek death penalty against Erica Parsons' adoptive mother
• Spring 2020 murder trial date set for adoptive mother of Erica Parsons
• Search warrants paint disturbing picture of Erica Parsons' life
• Frequently asked questions in the Erica Parsons case
• Rowan Co. investigators add $10K to reward in Erica Parsons case
• New hearing set for Erica Parsons' adoptive parents
• Investigators search home of missing teen Erica Parsons
• Jury convicts Sandy Parsons for embezzlement, mail fraud
• Expert: Feds to closely monitor adoptive parents of Erica Parsons
• Rowan Co. Sheriff: 'Progress being made in Erica Parsons' case'
• Erica Parsons' biological mother says 3 years since seeing daughter
• Tuesday marks two years since Erica Parsons' disappearance
• No promising leads nearly 1 month after Erica Parsons reported missing
• Erica Parsons' biological family: 'There is no Nan'

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