Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. I do remember that, Stevenson added. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. 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. And yes. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. You were such a sweet child. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, Pike Road head football coach resigns after 1 season, Alabama, 4 other states prevail in suit to block Equal Rights Amendment certification, Dog helps rescue baby in fire; family trying to recover after losing everything, Millbrook man arrested for harassing high school students, Tennessee woman is first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street, Police: Fatal shooting at Hobby Lobby distribution center in Oklahoma City. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. 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. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. 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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. 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. 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. Shes still here. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. Brittany was treated for AIDS as a child after her mother died of the illness, which was typically passed on to 25 per cent of babies with AIDS-positive mothers at the time. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. While Stevenson doesn't remember a lot about her childhood, she said she does have a DNA sample taken at a LabCorp that proves she is the missing girl from 2000. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. He was non-verbal. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. Got through with my smile.. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. That is not me, said Stevenson. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. 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. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. 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. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. But that may not be true. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. You were so soft-spoken. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. 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. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. 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. 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 . But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of 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. 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. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. We knocked on the door. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. She is me, and I am her. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. She had AIDS. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. 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 . Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. And she looks like me. Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. I was actually ecstatic. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. Got through with my smile.. I know me when I see me. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Got through with my smile.. Im going by Brittany now. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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 "weren't looking in the right state" for. Got through with my smile.. Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker . Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The state still paid $8,000 in insurance premiums for a child who had vanished, said prosecutors, although Parker had never actually received that money for personal use. I know me when I see me. 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. She says they were left by catheters. You were such a sweet child. But Martin said odd signs began to surface. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. You were such a sweet child. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. She was soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. 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. 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 . Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. WWBT reported that the FBI and Henrico Police are investigating Stevenson's DNA sample against the other living daughter of Rose Marie Thompson, Williams' biological mother. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The revelation came after Ms Stevenson searched for missing children and the name Williams, and realised that images of missing Brittany were me. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. 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 acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. And she looks like me. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Ill take care of it.'. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. While investigators thought that Brittany had likely died, everything changed in 2021 when a woman came forward saying that she had a DNA test that proved she was Brittany Williams. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. The same exact smile. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. We cannot give the family closure. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. 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 emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. He was a sweetheart.. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. 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. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. Nearly two decades later, no one has ever been charged in the disappearance of Brittany Williams. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. (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. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Parker was jailed for contempt of court for not producing Brittany or telling authorities where she was. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. The two girls lived a block away from each other. 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. 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 still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. 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