I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. We cannot give the family closure. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. I do remember a feeding tube. Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia . A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. Authorities said at the time that Parker took in more than 50 children with disabilities and illnesses at her home, before she was sentenced for fraud through her charity, Rainbow Kids. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child . Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker who told officials she had sent Brittany to live with a couple in California. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. The two girls lived a block away from each other. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. She says they were left by catheters. Sarah Minter was a childhood friend of Brittany, who initially reached out to NBC12 to do a cold-case story on her gentle, lost friend, whom she had never forgotten. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. There are still many questions surrounding this case. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Yall dont care about a human life. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. And she looks like me. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. They say they were not surprised by the results. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. You were such a sweet child. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia . I know me when I see me. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. He was a sweetheart.. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Two years later, in 2003, a newspaper reporter aiming to do a follow-up story, alerted social services when Parker told her she no longer lived there. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Copyright 2019 WWBT. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. So far, Investigators have stayed tight-lipped on the cold case, not even telling Stevenson the identity of the potential half-sister they swabbed for DNA in Richmond. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. I know me when I see me. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. When you look at Stevenson, her magnetic smile, pronounced cheekbones and other delicate facial features bear an uncanny resemblance to the little girl on the missing child posters. Its a smile that radiates with a 100% probability when Stevenson is with those who matter to her most - her wife Dajah and their two daughters, Isabella and Sarai. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. That is not me. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. The same exact smile. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia . Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. She says they were left by catheters. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Ms Stevenson said she spent a lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, in the search for her family history, and that her memory of her childhood was unclear. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Got through with my smile.. I was actually ecstatic. Martin called Parker back two days later to tell her that shed watch Brittany more often, but wouldnt be able to adopt her, having three children of her own. When you look at Stevenson, her magnetic smile, pronounced cheekbones and other delicate facial features bear an uncanny resemblance to the little girl on the missing child posters. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Shes still here. What made the situation particularly devastating was that the little girl, who lived with her foster mother Kim Parker at the time, was being treated for AIDS. Shes still here. Stevenson also says she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. That is not me, said Stevenson. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. (Family photo) Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. I do remember that, Stevenson added. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Copyright 2021 WWBT. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Parker told the same judge the same story. As she was dying, Thompson signed over custody of Brittany to Parker in 1996. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. She hadn't shown up to school . The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel, who prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. You were such a sweet child. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. That is not me, said Stevenson. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Her wife, Ladajah Kelly, also believed the images of Ms Stevenson and said: From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Im going by Brittany now. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Got through with my smile.. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. They say they were not surprised by the results. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. I knew it was you.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. When asked, When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? Stevenson responded: That little girl went through a lot, but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise. Most of these children were not reported missing until federal legislation was passed in 2014 requiring state agencies to report a missing or abducted child to law enforcement and NCMEC "24 hours of receiving information about a missing child under their care," according to NCMEC. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a Virginia girl who went missing at seven years old back in 2000. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Shes still here. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Sarah Minter was a childhood friend of Brittany, who initially reached out to NBC12 to do a cold-case story on her gentle, lost friend, whom she had never forgotten. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. She is me, and I am her. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Kim kept that money, Martin said. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Katlynn Stevenson, who says she has the results from a DNA test to prove that she is Brittany, told NBC12 News in an interview that she was the seven-year-old old, who officials werent looking in the right state for. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. In the seconds it took for her to Google missing children and the name Williams, Stevenson said her life didnt just change - it was revealed to her. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. When you look at Stevenson, her magnetic smile, pronounced cheekbones and other delicate facial features bear an uncanny resemblance to the little girl on the missing child posters. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember she (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus. We also connected Stevenson and Minter via a video chat. (Family photo) Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. When asked, When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? Stevenson responded: That little girl went through a lot, but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Back and forth all the time.. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. In a statement to The Independent, the Henrico County Police Division said it was aware of Ms Stevensons interview and that the investigation into Brittanys disappearance remained active. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. According to court documents, Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud and was accused of taking over $24,000 in government benefits that were meant to go to Williams. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember she (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus. We also connected Stevenson and Minter via a video chat. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Got through with my smile.. Age Progression The women knew one another after meeting through a charity that helped young children with AIDS and other special needs. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. All rights reserved. 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I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. She had AIDS. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A woman in Indiana has come forward, saying she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. The investigation is still ongoing. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. Pair, and their undeniable connection was instant realize how cruel the world be... 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