ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. -- After 5 years of waiting, the family of Erica Parsons is finally getting to see some of the results they've been hoping for.

Wednesday, Casey Parsons had her first appearance in court where she was given a court appointed lawyer. The sheriff says deputies also brought Sandy Parsons, Erica's adoptive father back to Rowan County and he is in custody.

"Now, they can’t hurt nobody. Now they cannot hurt nobody ever again and I am so glad,” Erica’s adoptive brother, Jamie Parsons, said.

Both Casey and Sandy Parsons are being held with no bond.  Sandy Parsons is scheduled for his first appearance Thursday.