But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. 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. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. They say they were not surprised by the results. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Henrico Polices cold case unit stills follows up on every lead they get on Brittanys case. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Got through with my smile.. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. So far, we havent heard back. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. All rights reserved. The woman who had legal guardianship over her, Kim Parker, ran a foster home for children with special needs or were otherwise medically fragile. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. (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. They say they were not surprised by the results. We knocked on the door. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. She said her memory is spotty but she also has scars from catheters and an eating tube. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Ms. She says they were left by catheters. The same exact smile. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. An Indiana woman says she has DNA evidence to prove she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old girl who went missing two decades ago. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. But to this day, Parker remains silent. I was actually ecstatic. I do remember that, Stevenson added. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. A woman in Indiana has said she has the DNA evidence to prove that she is Brittany Williams, a seven-year-old child who went missing from a foster home in 2000 with AIDS. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 28 (circa 2021); Kim Parker Missing Since 08/18/2000 Missing From Richmond, Virginia Classification Endangered Missing Sex Female Race Biracial, Black, White Date of Birth 03/20/1993 (29) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 pounds A woman in Indiana says she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. . Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana claimed she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a girl who went missing at the age of seven back in 2000, WWBT reported.. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. And yes. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. 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 . You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. He was a sweetheart. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. The same exact smile. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. When asked where Brittany was, she said Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. I was actually ecstatic. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Back and forth all the time.. I know me when I see me. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 24 (circa 2017); Kim Parker Missing Since 08/18/2000 Missing From Richmond, Virginia Classification Endangered Missing Sex Female Race Biracial, Black, White Date of Birth 03/20/1993 (28) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 p. Benefiting Ashley Younger 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. 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. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Internet search led to revelation, says former foster child, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Kaylynn Stevenson says she is missing child Brittany Williams. 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 . For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Twenty-one years ago, a little girl named Brittany Renee Williams disappeared from Rainbow Kids, an independent foster home run by Kim Parker in the '90s. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. 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But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. I was actually ecstatic. She is me, and I am her. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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. The charge was dismissed. 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. She is me, and I am her. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The investigation is still ongoing. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. 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. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Shes still here. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Yall dont care about a human life. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. 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. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Stevenson and McElroy, and no doubt many others, will be awaiting the DNA results from Henrico Police, and any impact they could have on Kaylynn or Brittanys life. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. You were such a sweet child. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. And she looks like me. Yall dont care about a human life. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Ms Stevenson, who has a resemblance to the images of seven-year-old Brittany, said she also remembered a feeding tube inserted being into her, and has a scar on her stomach to show it. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. You were such a sweet child. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. There are still many questions surrounding this case. There are still many questions surrounding this case. 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 . She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. He was non-verbal. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Stevenson and McElroy and no doubt many others will be awaiting the DNA results from Henrico Police, and any impact they could have on Kaylynn or Brittanys life. Back and forth all the time.. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. Back and forth all the time.. 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. I do remember a feeding tube. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. He was a sweetheart.. 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 . 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. 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 . 7-Year-Old Brittany Renee Williams Still Missing from Virginia By Buffy Gunner May 19, 2021 Virginia Brittany Renee Williams' mother, Rose Marie Thompson, was diagnosed with AIDS three months before Brittany's birth. 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. You were so soft-spoken. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Shes still here. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. 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. Im going by Brittany now. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. 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 . Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. ; t true fraud case ultimately brought against Parker home out of her daughter, Isabella beginning... 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