And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Stevenson also says she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. 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. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. 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. Im going by Brittany now. 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. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. I was actually ecstatic. He was a sweetheart.. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Investigators soon uncovered that Parker had still received more than $16,000 in Social Security payments meant for Brittany, after she said the child was no longer in her care. I can do that for you.. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. The same exact smile. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. 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. 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 The same exact smile. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. You were such a sweet child. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. The charge was dismissed. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. She is me, and I am her. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, approximately 2000; Age at the time of disappearance: progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 24 (approximately 2017); Kim Parker . She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. That is not me. No one has been charged in her disappearance, and due to her medical condition, it is not likely that she has survived all these years. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. And yes. I knew it was you.. 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. 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. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. She says they were left by catheters. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. Im going by Brittany now. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. The same exact smile. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. No evidence ever turned up of it. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. It can be anonymous. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. And she looks like me. 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. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. You were so soft-spoken. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. But that may not be 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. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. The two girls lived a block away from each other. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. 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. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. 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. 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 her kids look like me, smiled 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. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. It didnt go to the children. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. But that may not be true. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. But to this day, Parker remains silent. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. 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. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. 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. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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 dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. He was non-verbal. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. 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 . Stevenson told WWBT that she did not remember many details about her childhood except that she lived with her adoptive parents in Ohio and her surname was Williams. But that may not be true. I knew it was you.. The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Im going by Brittany now. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. 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 . Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Back and forth all the time.. 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. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Seven-year-old Brittany Williams was last seen at a doctor's appointment in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 2000. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. And she looks like me. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. 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. Back and forth all the time.. There are still many questions surrounding this case. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I do remember a feeding tube. Parker told the same judge the same story. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. (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 know me when I see me. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. After entering the world, Baby Brittany was shuffled from one foster home to another, and not long before she passed away in 1996, Brittany's mother gave her daughter to Kim E. Parker to be cared for. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. Got through with my smile.. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. 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. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. You know, 'I can do this for you. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. We cannot give the family closure. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. I know me when I see me. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Copyright 2019 WWBT. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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 report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Nearly two decades later, no one has ever been charged in the disappearance of Brittany Williams. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Copyright 2021 WWBT. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. And yes. 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. 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. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Shes still here. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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 just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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 . The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. 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Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Brittany Williams was an adorable 7 year old who had AIDS and has been missing for 20 years now from Henrico, VA. Brittany's mother, Rose Marie Thompson, signed custody over to a woman named Kim Parker right before she died of AIDS in 1996. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. He was non-verbal. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. You were so soft-spoken. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I do remember that, Stevenson added. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. And yes. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. He was a sweetheart.. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! (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. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. 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. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. I do remember that, Stevenson added. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. You were so soft-spoken. 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 . And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Got through with my smile.. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. But both women said they never had custody of Williams and did not know where she was. (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. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. He was a sweetheart.. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. She is me, and I am her. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. Detectives still. He was a sweetheart. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Ill take care of it.'. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Shes still here. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I knew it was you.. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. I remember just like it was yesterday, the doctor looking at me and saying, Shes not going to live much longer if shes not getting this medication, Feinmel 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 .
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