Casey ##sdale was sentenced to ten years in prison for wire fraud . Her sister , Sandy , received an eight - year sentence . Erica Parsons , the couple 's niece , lived with the family until she disappeared in 2011 at age 13 . She was n't reported missing until 2013 when her 20-year - old adoptive brother informed authorities of his sister 's absence . The Parsons continue to claim that they sent her to live with her ' Nan ' - though the baby 's biological mother says no such grandparent exists .
Casey Parsons was sentenced to ten years in prison for tax fraud . Her husband , Sandy , received an eight-year sentence . Erica Parsons , the couple 's niece , lived with the family until she disappeared in 2011 at age 13 . She was n't reported missing until 2013 when her 20-year-old adoptive brother informed authorities of his sister 's absence . The Parsons continue to claim that they sent Erica to live with her 'Nan ' - though the girl 's biological mother says no such grandparent exists .