I do remember that, Stevenson added. And yes. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Kim kept that money, Martin said. 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. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. I do remember that, Stevenson added. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Got through with my 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 . She hadn't shown up to school . A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Back and forth all the time.. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Parker operated a charity called Rainbow Kids during the 1990s and ran an independent foster home out of her house. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. But to this day, Parker remains silent. He was a sweetheart.. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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. Got through with my smile.. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Got through with my smile.. He was non-verbal. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. As she was dying, Thompson signed over custody of Brittany to Parker in 1996. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. 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. 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. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. Williams has been missing for 21 years. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. 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. . Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Seven-year-old Brittany Williams was last seen at a doctor's appointment in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 2000. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. We knocked on the door. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with the two women in California. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. You were such a sweet child. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. 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 . 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 believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. Got through with my smile.. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Shes still here. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. You were so soft-spoken. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. I knew it was you.. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. I was actually ecstatic. 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 was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. The same exact smile. 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. Back and forth all the time.. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. You were such a sweet child. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. And she looks like me. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. There needs to be justice for Brittany and what happened to her.. We deserve to know the truth of where she is, Martin said. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. The same exact smile. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany.. The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. You know, 'I can do this for you. 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. Williams disappeared from her independent foster care under the guardianship of a woman named Kim Parker back in 2000. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. I do remember a feeding tube. I was actually ecstatic. I knew it was you.. It didnt go to the organization.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges 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 . Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time, contacted Henricos child protective services. Henrico police tracked down the two women in California, who said they never took Brittany. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. 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. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. 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. That is not me, said Stevenson. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. He was a sweetheart.. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. The same exact smile. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. I do remember a feeding tube. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. But that may not be true. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. 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. Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. I do remember a feeding tube. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. But that may not be true. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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 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. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. Finding Brittany Williams: 7-year-old with AIDS still missing after 19 years, 2 people charged after shoot-out at Va. gas station, Chesterfield school cancels appearance of former neo-Nazi, Stoney lays out budget priorities including community college for all, real-time crime center, Potential victims of towing fraud come forward, lost thousands of dollars. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. 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 . 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. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. And yes. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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 all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. The two girls lived a block away from each other. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. 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 likewow, said Stevenson. He was non-verbal. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Subscribe here. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. I know me when I see me. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Thompson gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim E. Parker, shortly before her death in 1996. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. That is not me, said Stevenson. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. He was non-verbal. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. And she looks like me. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. They say they were not surprised by the results. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. 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. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? Sixteen years later, the girl with the bright smile is still lost, and so is the justice for why she disappeared. But there were several factors that still didn't line up. Brittany was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker . That is not me. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. 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. I do remember that, Stevenson added. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Im going by Brittany now. 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. She told a judge that Brittany had gone to live with relatives. She is me, and I am her. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. 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. She is me, and I am her. It didnt go to the children. 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. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. (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. 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. Got through with my smile.. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. 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. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. He was non-verbal. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. 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. I knew it was you.. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. I do remember a feeding tube. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years.
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