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Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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 closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. She says they were left by catheters. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Im going by Brittany now. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. 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. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. 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. The NCMEC also places children who've been missing for over six months in the "long term missing category" and estimated that only about 150 children were found after missing for a decade or longer. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. 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. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. You were such a sweet child. Kim Parker, who told police Brittany had been sent to live another family in California, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to ten years in prison for cashing assistance checks meant for. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. She had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. 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. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. 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. 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. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Ms. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Very sad kind of a creepy feeling, Sarah Minter, a childhood friend of Brittanys, said while looking at the home. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. 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 Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. 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. Back and forth all the time.. 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 recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. 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 we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Detectives never found Brittanys body. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. And she looks like me. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. 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. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. Its a smile that radiates with a 100 percent probability when Stevenson is with those who matter to her most - her wife, Dajah, and their two daughters, Isabella and Sarai. He was a sweetheart.. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. She is me, and I am her. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. I was actually ecstatic. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. I do remember that, Stevenson added. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. You were so soft-spoken. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. 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. 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. 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. 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. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. 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. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. (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. 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. 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. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. 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 . Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. They say they were not surprised by the results. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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. Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker . The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. She had AIDS. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. Im going by Brittany now. 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 . I know me when I see me. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. The same exact smile. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. I was actually ecstatic. Age Progression The women knew one another after meeting through a charity that helped young children with AIDS and other special needs. Shes still here. He was a sweetheart.. And she looks like me. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. The investigation is still ongoing. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. I was actually ecstatic. They say they were not surprised by the results. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The revelation came after Ms Stevenson searched for missing children and the name Williams, and realised that images of missing Brittany were me. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. (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. Seven-year-old Brittany Williams was last seen at a doctor's appointment in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 2000. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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