They declined to comment about details of the case, including the alleged affair. Stacie Parsons mugshot (Courtesy of Henderson County) The 12th Court of Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of 29-year-old Stacie Parsons in connection with the death of her. Carney Parsons and his wife, Minnie (Strange) Parsons and their three children were murdered in 1906 by Jody Hamilton. Jodie Bordeaux. On January 6, 1979, Kuen Chai and Mei Ying left for work at 6:35 AM. with the Parsons Police Department and Kansas Bureau of Investigation continued their investigation Tuesday at the murder scene, gathering evidence in the killings of Cami Umbarger, 29, of Parsons, and her three children (top right) Hollie, Jaxson and Averie . "She is very upset that she has no opportunity for bond. An interesting discussion of Manson related films with Gary Parsons of Thelema Films. Mr Staines had told the jury that the two accused had "acted together each and every step of the way in common design" before and after the killing, which CCTV evidence showed. [6], On February 19, 2018, a grand jury indicted Sandy and Casey Parsons in the case. How could anyone do this to another human being?" He was soft, kind, happy and a hard-working family man.". "She didn't look too good she looked like a zombie", he said. Following is a genealogy fragment of this family tree: Frances Marion STRANGE (b. Dec 6, 1856 in TN, d. Mar 26, 1935 in Miller Co, MO) + Margret HADER (b. Feb 22, 1862 in PA, d. November 20, 1913 in Miller Co, MO) John William David "Will" STRANGE (b. July 25, 1878, Miller Co. MO; d. Nov 30, 1947, Pocahontas, Randolph Co, AR) ..Frances Winona STRANGE (b. With this website, we have provided a summary update to advance this story with information about the confession, why the neighbor signed it, and parts in it that seem . We've tried to tell her she's just going to have to be strong and be prepared to fight for her life.". She said: "We will never get our Vincent back but today justice was served. Parsons died in February 2017, less than one year after he was released from prison. It was too much to deal with at that age. Casey and Sandy Parsons claimed that Erica was with her biological paternal grandmother Irene "Nan" Goodman in Asheville, North Carolina, a woman they claim to have first made contact with in July 2011 after Goodman wanted to forge a relationship with her granddaughter. "He was a great brother and son; always there when we needed him. It is sad that there was no real way to test it and it meant a family lost their lives over it. Both men then got a lift back to the pub, where they could be seen returning on CCTV about 30-to-35 minutes after they had left to manufacture an alibi that they never left. Donald Ray Wallace Jr. murdered Patrick and Teresa Gilligan, and their two children, Lisa, 5, and 4-year-old Greg, in a home invasion that went awry. Sandy Parsons, 44, is serving eight years in a prison in Butner and his wife, Casey Parsons, 43, is serving 10 years in Tallahassee, Florida. He immediately left the pub out the front door and ran left and away from the pub." [2] When questioned by police, the Parsons claimed that Erica went to live with her biological paternal grandmother. Mrs Parsons said that she had never seen her husband in an altercation and that he saw the good in life and was willing to help "a friend, a colleague or neighbour". He could be a messy drunk but was never aggressive. Jodie Hamilton and the Parsons Family Murders Another chapter in my Desperadoes of the Ozarks book is about Jodie Hamilton's murder of the Parsons family in Texas County, Missouri, . They were originally from near Bagnell, Missouri. She said that, when admitted to hospital at 11.30pm, he had blood coming from his nose and ears. Carolyn Parsons had occasional visits with Erica and last saw her in January 2011. He said neither Carlyle, who wore a headband and smiled throughout the hearing, nor Disney showed "human compassion or decency". She was homeschooled most of her school years. James Pierson's murder revealed a life he'd kept hidden. Within a week police arrested Phil Kaufman, 38, Parsons' road manager, and Michael Martin, 26, reported to have been a roadie with the Byrds during Parsons' one year with the group. [18][19][20][21] Casey Parsons pleaded guilty to 15 charges,[22] while Sandy opted for a trial. Mrs Parsons said she was "used" to the behaviour of the two men during the trial "who sat there sniggering and laughing". Fought to a standstill by Alice's justifiably suspicious. Rebecca Sears was seen at the hospital before Parsons' death, demanding to be told of Parsons' condition, the police say. I just wanted him back so I could see him again. But I stayed strong. Photograph: CPS/PA. "Days turned into weeks, struggling to live without him. Clare Parsons (Vincent's wife), Victim Impact Statement. [43], "Erica Parsons" redirects here. (Barney PARSONS). Sincerely, Clare, Jade and Gerard Parsons. She then left to take her other children to school. 5. [15] Casey Parsons told Dr. Phil that Erica took none of her personal belongings with her because when she went to stay with Goodman, they had purchased all new clothing for her to wear. Miller was able to take custody of her child at birth after getting law enforcement involved. They were originally from near Bagnell, Missouri. He had no marks anywhere else on his body. The couple had been receiving monthly checks of $634 for adoption assistance and continued cashing those checks after Erica was no longer living with them. We have been searching for more information about this family--- were any other portraits ever taken besides the tragic one of them in death?--- and their burial site.People are instantly galvanized with sympathy when they learn the story of this hideous crime, committed among seemingly "nice people" in a "more innocent time", a century ago. Speaking on the steps of the court after the life sentences were handed down, Clare Parsons, flanked by family members, thanked their legal team, garda, the jury and the public who came forward. The State's case was that Carlyle changed his clothes and then left the van "off site" at a nearby housing estate. It was the State's case that the two accused were part of a "joint enterprise" to murder Mr Parsons. He was soft, kind, happy and a hard-working family man.". "In this case, what it boils down to is coincidence, and ultimately you ladies and gentlemen, your tolerance for coincidence. CCTV showed Mr Parsons leaving the pub after that interaction and then, once outside, running from the pub. IN THE END, DEATH ALWAYS WINS. Every morning. A memorial for Trooper Werner. That was the longest time I ever went without seeing him in my life. He saw the good in everyone and was always willing to help a friend, colleague or neighbour whenever he could. [1][3][4] In 2014, Casey and Sandy Parsons were convicted of fraudulently accepting federal benefits for Erica when she was not living with them. PART 1 - ON OUR ADVENTURES SOUTH (Missouri, Arkansas \u0026 Texas). Check out my Seaplane Adventure channel: BUSHPILOT EXPLORER - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wKCtDPsP0adkL7iKlMIUw FOTF Merch Store - https://facesoftheforgotten.itemorder.com/ JOIN OUR FOTF FACEBOOK PAGE -Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/542462476995481/?ref=share LET'S HELP BUY GRAVESTONES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT. Sears and Parsons worked at different branches of Healing Hands Physical Therapy. They also continued to claim Erica on their taxes. Erica Lynn Parsons (born February 24, 1998 - c. December 17, 2011) was a 13-year-old girl from Salisbury, North Carolina, who disappeared mysteriously in 2011. Ashley testified that she saw bruises and marks on Erica, and that Casey relinquished the child to Ashley's custody for several months so that Casey "wouldn't kill her". [14] Casey Parsons was later sent to Federal Correctional Center Tallahassee. Sears cried on and off during the proceedings and, at one point, she and her son blew kisses at each other, according to ABC News affiliate WJBF-TV. Both of them are currently serving life. The next night, police claimed, Bowers shot Sears in the leg, wounding her as she left work in a staged attack that was meant to trick police. 2 min read. Forensics found the deceased's blood was on a pair of shorts that Carlyle was wearing when garda entered his house with a warrant less than seven hours after the alleged murder. Carolyn, who had three other children, felt she couldn't afford to care for Erica and sought alternative placement for her, stating she didn't want the child to grow up in foster care or homeless shelters as she had. [26], On March 27, 2015, U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder sentenced Casey Parsons to 10 years and her husband to 8 years for fraud. On January 14, 1980, Wallace burglarized the home of Ralph Hendricks on Aspen Drive in Evansville, Indiana, and opted to rob the house next door that appeared to be vacant. The body was recovered in that location, and Sandy Parsons was returned to the prison at Butner. The State's case was that Carlyle changed his clothes and then left the van "off site" at a nearby housing estate. I had to wait for hours to get to see him and that image will haunt me for the rest of my life. The rape and murder of the pretty and petite young teenager, Nicola Parsons, saw 3,000 men in the city have their DNA tested and a massive manhunt for the killer, nicknamed by some as the 'sock. Vincent Parsons was a welder and father of two from Clondalkin who was assaulted in Tallaght and died two days later. That was the longest time I ever went without seeing him in my life." [9], Erica Lynn Parsons was born on February 24, 1998 to Carolyn Parsons. But the neighbor's knocking went unanswered as well. All three of us needed to start counselling to help with our grief, trauma and anger. Jody Hamilton worked as a share cropper with the Parsons and lived with them. An unidentified informant told police that Rebecca Sears asked him to murder Parsons, the affidavit states. March 1880) ..Jesse Houston STRANGE (b. October 30, 1881, Miller Co, MO; d. April 1967, Miller Co, MO) ..Minnie B. ", Mr Staines said Disney "raises his arm and points his finger in the direction of Vincent Parsons and moves towards Vincent Parsons and their heads come into close proximity and clearly something is said between them.". The following day gardai searched Disney's home and he gave them what he said were the clothes he was wearing the previous night, but the State had argued were different clothes. Counsel said: "Whatever it was that was said, it caused Vincent Parsons to run. Mrs Parsons said she did not want to say what she wanted to about Disney and Carlyle but did say the pair were "murderers". Casey told Dr. Phil McGraw on his show that she has since lost the phone number she used. At a 2015 trial, their oldest biological son, James. The Blennerhassett Sisters: Uncompromising Rebel Sympathizers, Jodie Hamilton and the Parsons Family Murders, Ernest Reid; Amanda Gertrue "Gertie" Reid; Carthage, Millie Plum; Willie Wilson; Carl Junction, Missouri; George W. Deitzler; Samuel D. Sturgis. We married in 2017 - two short years as husband and wife. They seized the clothes and following analysis the blood of Mr Parsons was found on the front right leg of the shorts. The wife of a dad of two who was beaten to death while he was on a stag night has told the Central Criminal Court of the grief of feeling how her husband "died in fear" and how she believed she would "die of a broken heart". On the season premiere of his true crime podcast, Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil examines the sudden disappearance of Sherri Papini, a mother of two from Redding California who disappeared on November 2, 2016, reportedly, while out jogging about a mile from her home. He was sentenced to serve between 33 and 43.5 years in prison on the charges, which included murder, child abuse, concealment of death and obstruction of justice. In 2018, this murder case is being handled by KBI and remains an open and viable investigation. [2], Police began an investigation into Erica's disappearance. Our world fell apart. Investigators say they got a call about four missing people and, when they arrived, they found a 29 . The victim's family said they never took Charles Parsons as the violent type. All the damage was to his face and head. Murder of Erica Parsons. I just wanted him back so I could see him again. She added that she had her doubts about the outcome of the trial but was now "overwhelmed" by the conviction. [2], On July 30, 2013, Erica's then 19-year-old brother, Jamie Parsons, had a fight with his parents, whereupon he reported Erica missing. Bowers' lawyer, Jacque Hawk, said, "We're a little confused about what [the prosecutors] theory is. Carney Parsons and his wife, Minnie (Strange) Parsons and their three children were murdered in 1906 by Jody Hamilton. Charles Parsons, 42, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. In 2000, Casey was hired to be a surrogate mother. At the age of 35. Father of two Caleb Harrison was murdered in 2013, his mother Bridget in 2010, both in their family home on Pitch Pine Cr. We don't have any physical evidence that has been given to us that ties them to the crime scene.". Mr Parsons could be seen on CCTV leaving the pub without his brother, cousins or friends who were all present at the time. "Coming to court was like living the nightmare over again. [12][2], Erica had a slight hearing impairment. Dismissing any offers for leniency, Hamilton was executed in December of that year. -- Cindy Adams' son Zach Adams was found guilty last week of the kidnapping, rape and murder of nursing student Holly Bobo and sentenced to life in prison plus 50 years. beat to death the woman who lived next door. she asked. The story of the family's murder was so infamous that it made the headlines of major newspapers across the country. [10] Their two youngest biological children were removed from the home by the Department of Social Services shortly after the criminal case against them began. One incident was drug related and the other was domestic connected. [33], On September 29, 2016, after another round of searches and questioning, Sandy Parsons led investigators to Erica's skeletal remains. The trial heard that after an altercation, Disney said something to Mr Parsons causing him to run from the pub but the pair followed the deceased in a van and fatally assaulted him on a nearby green area. "That was the longest time I ever went without seeing him in my life. There was no physical evidence that connected either sister to the crime. [24], Prosecutors also presented evidence of a series of scams allegedly perpetuated by Casey Parsons. Some are famous. Holding an extinguished torch upside-down, it represents a symbol of life extinguished. "She's real depressed," said Hawk. The Murdered Family, published in 2010, tells the story of this tragedy in its considerable detail from information contained in the extensive legal and historical record. That was the longest time I ever went without seeing him in my life. On July 30, 2013, Erica's brother Jamie reported to police she was missing and that he had not seen her since November 2011, stating their parents "killed Erica and buried her in our back yard", but later retracted this. The Manson Family Blog is a true crime investigative research site focused on the Tate LaBianca (TLB) murders. [32], In September 2015, an Illinois tracker dog company called K-9 Specialties came to Salisbury after being hired by local residents. I was in and out of hospital. "I was in denial it was him until I arrived and found out it was true. Anthony Parsons married Catherine McCune in 1807 in Harrison County. 24 May 2013 Andrew and Janee Parsons married in Las Vegas in 2004 and lived in the US before moving to England A man has been jailed for life for stabbing to death his wife as she was getting. That same day he began serving a state sentence in Central Prison. My world fell apart. Thirty-four-year-old Mr Parsons was murdered by the two Dublin men after the trial heard he had too much to drink at a stag do, became "messy" and irritated Disney. Mr Parsons' sister, Marian, read from her own statement on behalf of the family and described her brother as a "hard-working family man, first and foremost". The only survivor was the eight-month-old baby girl. 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October 12, 1906, TX County MO) ..Charles Wesley STRANGE (b. She was also reportedly forced to eat canned dog food. "I couldn't understand," she said. According to the warrant, Sandy Parsons admitted his "harsh treatment" of Erica. She became pregnant and took a payment of $10,000 for her services. I was in and out of hospital. CCTV played for the jury showed that there were words between them and, counsel said, Disney became irritated and agitated and could be seen raising his arm and pointing at Mr Parsons before saying something to him. But now after the trial, the feeling that I have is that my husband just didn't die, he died in fear," she said. The murder suspect who later confessed to the crime, Joseph Hamilton, a resident Former football apprentice Andrew Parsons, 38, will serve a minimum . The expectant mother and her unborn child are thought to have been murdered by a disgruntled employee of the Kickapoo Indian reservation casino that she and her husband . On the evening of April 21, 2005, Chillicothe Police responded to a report of a stolen car being taken from a restaurant. Sandy Parsons, whose release date is March 14, 2022, was sent to Butner Federal Prison in North Carolina. The Parsons had a sale of their household goods and were killed for the proceeds of this sale - $150.00. Joe Hamilton, aged 19 years, is in jail at Houston, Mo., on charge of murdering Carney Parsons, his wife and three children, and is reported to have confessed. Sears' attorney, Victor Hawk, said she was innocent and said he was waiting for the full transcript of Sears' police interview. Two men convicted of killing four children in a house fire have also been found guilty of murdering their mother, who died 20 months after the same arson attack. A person who answered the phone at the office declined to comment. More on Parsons Murders. CCTV showed Mr Parsons leaving the pub after that interaction and then, once outside, running from the pub. An announcement was made at Church of the discovery of the slaying. I promised my husband I would fight for him and I did. Pic Collins Courts, Philip Disney from Donomore Crescent Tallaght arriving at the CCJ (File pic). However, Dr Mulligan said blood was obstructing Mr Parsons airways and that the level of oxygen in his system was between 80-90 per cent. "For me, life became scary and lonely. [15] Casey then offered to sell the baby to her sister, Robin, who in turn searched for Miller online to tell her Casey was indeed still pregnant and that Casey had taken money from two other couples who wanted to adopt the baby. They beat and fatally injured him within 48 seconds and he died in hospital two days later on 26 August 2019 with his family by his bedside. He said he had not seen his adoptive sister in almost two years. Jody Hamilton worked as a share cropper with the Parsons and lived with them. Parsons was facing capital charges for the April 21, 2005 murder of Chillicothe Police Officer Larry R. Cox following a gas station robbery. The hearing was continued until March 27. The Parsons family had moved to Texas County in the early 1900's but after a few years decided to move back to Miller County at which time the murder occurred. Rachel Parsons On the death of her parents, Sir Charles Parsons, the inventor of the steam turbine, in 1931, and his wife Katharine, two years later, Rachel, their sole heir had inherited the family fortune, around 840,000. Billy Goodman's mother, Cloie Goodman, died in 2005. Dead of Winter on Investigation Discovery examines this tragic case. Mr Parson's brother, David, who was in the pub on the night, told the court that Vincent: "would never start a fight with anyone. The family is known for playing bluegrass in Ohio under the moniker The. Mrs Parsons said she was "used" to the behaviour of the two men during the trial "who sat there sniggering and laughing". For me, life became scary and lonely. [28], Both parents have appealed their sentences. [42] Sandy Parsons pleaded guilty to "second-degree murder, child abuse, concealment of death and obstruction" on December 17, 2019 and was sentenced to at least 33 years, to be served after his federal sentence. I can translate the emergency call conversation for you, if needed. [8], The trial date for Sandy Parsons was set for April 6, 2020, and his attorney requested a change of venue. STRANGE, along with their 3 children were murdered in Texas Co., MO on Oct. 12, 1906. [34][35] Before the discovery, detectives recovered items in the search of a shed on property belonging to Sandy, including: a video tape, a hammer, teeth, and school records. Parsons Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation have been there for nearly 24 hours now. If you have information about the case that could help detectives, call Chesterfield County Police at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660. At 6am the following day, gardai were at Carlyle's home with a search warrant. Hamilton had argued with Carney Parsons (alt. They may face the death penalty if convicted. On July 22, 1940, Parsons and Kupryanova married, although Alice Parsons would not be declared legally dead for another six years. His parents returned to the home without Erica and he felt something wasn't right; "Mama looked normal", he said. The Parsons claimed that they also took their other daughter, Brook, along with them, to take Erica to Asheville. Joseph "Jody" Hamilton was an American mass murderer who was executed in Missouri. He and his wife, Minnie B. Parsons Genealogy (in Labette County, Kansas) Parsons Genealogy (in Labette County, KS) USA (1,354,949) > Kansas (35,058) > Labette County (471) > Parsons (169) NOTE: Additional records that apply to Parsons are also found through the Labette County and Kansas pages. After his arrest, Hamilton pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death. I had to wait for hours to get to see him and that image will haunt me for the rest of my life.". Parsons, 46, offered an apology in court. A jury found Sandy Parsons guilty on most of the charges in October 2014. It was the State's case that the two accused were part of a "joint enterprise" to murder Mr Parsons. You will be missed forever, Vincent. Investigators have found no evidence of her existence. Jim Parsons died less than a year after his exoneration "He had a good heart," said Sherry. I actually thought I was going to die with a broken heart. We had to keep going to get justice," she said. Although the killings of the five members of the Parsons family was one of the largest and most gruesome mass murders in Missouri history, Jodie elicited sympathy from some observers when he started professing religion from his jail cell and issuing statements exhorting young people not to follow his wayward example but instead to follow the straight and narrow path. His family was his absolute world. Michael Sears also told police that his mother had told him she "wished she knew someone who would kill someone for her," the document claims. Two days later, according to the police affidavit, Sears told police that Bowers broke into Parsons' house, staged a robbery and then beat Parsons to death with a claw hammer and baseball bat. When I wake up I have to remember to myself that Vincent's not here to have breakfast with us and no longer have to think I will need to buy Weeto's - his favourite cereal - in my shopping each week. Harrison family murders. When Goodman picked her up, a woman who goes by the nickname "Strawberry" was also there and showed them a stash of clothing with tags in the back of their van. Forensics found the deceased's blood was on a pair of shorts that Carlyle was wearing when gardai entered his house with a warrant less than seven hours after the alleged murder. The 2018 Parsons crime rate fell by 10% compared to 2017. Financial worries kicked in and I was stressing about how I could manage all my bills without him and the rent on our house. Jacob Timothy Stockdale, 25, is accused of the killings. "She said she did not feel good. Mrs Parsons said she did not want to say what she wanted to about Disney and Carlyle but did say the pair were "murderers". At a hearing last month, prosecutors said that Sears was the "mastermind" of the killing who told her son to kill Parsons. Please contact the Parsons Sun office at (620) 421-2000 if you have any questions . She was standing in a corner, which was a common punishment Erica endured. After Mr Parsons ran away from the pub, the two accused walked back to the raised area but Disney remained standing and appeared to be agitated. "Mama went on her recliner with the computer. Wings are outstretched and the gaze is straight ahead. Mr McGinn said a drop of Mr Parsons' blood found on Carlyle's shorts could not have been from the night in question as Carlyle did not change his shorts on the night and could be seen on CCTV wearing a different pair in the pub. the Wolf family By Vernon Keel Author, The Murdered Family Late in the morning of Thursday, April 22, 1920, someone came onto the Jacob Wolf farm three miles north of Turtle Lake in central North Dakota and killed Wolf, his wife, five of their six daughters and the hired boy. A watch belonging to Mr Parsons, which was a gift from his daughter with the inscription, "To Dad, love Jade, Xmas 2011", was found in the van that the prosecution alleged belonged to Carlyle. However, no DNA profile could be generated from the watch. Dr. Cynthia Brown of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, characterized the treatment of Erica as "child torture.". How many little coincidences are required before you can say that you are satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that this is not coincidence or that it would be an affront to common sense to put it down to coincidence," he said. According to a police affidavit, Rebecca Sears, 41, of Augusta, Ga., told the police that her son Christopher Bowers went next door where Laverne Kay Parsons lived while Sears took her other children to school. I pray every day that he doesn't miss me as much as I miss him. PARSONS FAMILY MURDERED. Attorneys for Sears and Bowers said their clients are innocent. He is being held on $5 million bail. I had to drop hours in work as I was living with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress. "For me, life became scary and lonely. Warrants showed the couple continued to cash checks when Erica was not living with them. "I had to bury my husband, pick a plot in a grave and choose a coffin. Quadruple murderer David Cornell Bennett Jr. received life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday. Chief State Pathologist Linda Mulligan told Mr Staines that Mr Parsons was without a pulse on admission to the Emergency Department and was given adrenaline, after which his heartbeat returned. She said the family has sleepless nights over the images of Mr Parsons being "hunted down" to "a senseless act of savagery, carried out by the most unremorseful people". [9], On January 14, 2022, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons web site, Sandy Parsons was released from federal custody after completing his sentence for tax and mail fraud in connection with benefits received on behalf of Erica. I was in and out of hospital. The detective said Disney had two previous convictions for road traffic offences. Bennett, 26, chose not to be in the courtroom for sentencing Friday and avoided listening to the family of Cami Jo Umbarger, Hollie . [31] Six months later, the total reward increased to $50,000. I promised my husband I would fight for him and I did. Announcement was made at Church of the discovery of the slaying. Detective Garda Conor Harrison told the court that Carlyle had 27 previous convictions, including a three-year sentence for violent disorder in a pub, production of an article during the course of a dispute and dangerous driving. [8], Sandy Parsons also pleaded guilty, on December 17, 2019, to "second-degree murder, child abuse, concealment of death and obstruction" and was sentenced to at least 33 years. And some infamous..and some with tragic endings. After the family was murdered they were thrown in the Piney River. On September 20, an Order for Custody of a Federal Inmate was issued by a judge, allowing an Escort Team to take custody of Sandy Parsons and bring him from the Butner prison to Pageland so that he could "show the location of Erica Parsons' clandestine grave". After Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo pronounced the mandatory life sentence on Philip Disney and Sean Carlyle on Friday morning, Carlyle baited the grieving family of Vincent Parsons and their supporters by smirking and insulting them before being led away by garda. On Wednesday, Sears and Bowers pleaded not guilty. Speaking after the sentencing, Parsons' sister Eve, 40, said her family was "disappointed" by the length of the . The prosecution's case was that the two accused left the pub within minutes of Mr Parsons' departure, got into a black van and then got out of the van at the nearby green area where the two beat Mr Parsons to death. Detective Garda Conor Harrison told the court that Carlyle had 27 previous convictions, including a three-year sentence for violent disorder in a pub, production of an article during the course of a dispute and dangerous driving. Investigators worked with Rowan County District Attorney Brandy Cook to obtain a release for Sandy Parsons to leave his prison campus so that he could lead investigators to Erica's remains. The number of homicides stood at 1. My oldest - Jade - just shut down to the world. Marian grew up in a family of four children in Oklahoma, and as a young woman, she married Bill Parsons, who . "These are the times that try men's souls". Police that rebecca Sears asked him to murder Mr Parsons leaving the.... 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