The same exact smile. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin said. 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. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. I was actually ecstatic. We knocked on the door. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. 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. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. (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. 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 room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. 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. She says they were left by catheters. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. 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. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Williams has been missing for 21 years. And she looks like me. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. (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. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Kim kept that money, Martin said. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. WWBT reported that Stevenson began researching her biological family when she came across a photo of the missing seven-year-old girl from Virginia. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. 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Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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 . Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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 do remember that, Stevenson added. 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. The woman who had legal guardianship over her, Kim Parker, ran a foster home for children with special needs or were otherwise medically fragile. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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 . But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. The same exact smile. Yall dont care about a human life. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. She is me, and I am her. Back and forth all the time.. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. I know me when I see me. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. 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. 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 . Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Im going by Brittany now. I do remember a feeding tube. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. She dropped a plate and cut her hand. No evidence ever turned up of it. Back and forth all the time.. 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 is me, and I am her. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel, who prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I know me when I see me. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Ms. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. 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. Feinmel said Parker began collecting Brittanys Social Security and Medicaid benefits after taking the girl in. The investigation is still ongoing. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. Detectives still. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. He was non-verbal. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. 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. Got through with my smile.. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. She is me, and I am her. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Detectives never found Brittanys body. 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. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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. So far, we havent heard back. Court records say when Brittany didnt show up to school that fall, Parker was arrested for truancy. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. And she looks like me. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. 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. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. 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 says they were left by catheters. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. 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 its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Sixteen years later, the girl with the bright smile is still lost, and so is the justice for why she disappeared. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. She hadn't shown up to school . Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. I am Brittany Renee Williams: Woman says she has DNA to prove she is Virginia girl missing 21 years, 5 adults, 3 children injured in three-vehicle crash in Hinds County, Pearl Police arrest man after high speed chase through multiple cities, 3 illegal immigrants captured after escaping ICE vehicle in Mississippi, American Car Center in Jackson is latest of the dealership to shut their doors, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. 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. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Shes still here. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. They say they were not surprised by the results. The house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. It can be anonymous. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. There are still many questions surrounding this case. He was a sweetheart.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. Shes still here. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. And yes. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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. 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 woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Brittany Williams, who contracted AIDS during pregnancy, went missing from a group foster home run by Kim Parker in the 1990s. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Ill take care of it.'. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. What made the situation particularly devastating was that the little girl, who lived with her foster mother Kim Parker at the time, was being treated for AIDS. 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 was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. He was a sweetheart.. 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. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee 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 . She had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee 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 . 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 is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Shes still here. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. Most of these children were not reported missing until federal legislation was passed in 2014 requiring state agencies to report a missing or abducted child to law enforcement and NCMEC "24 hours of receiving information about a missing child under their care," according to NCMEC. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. She says they were left by catheters. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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 was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. 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. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. But Martin says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I was actually ecstatic. I know me when I see me. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. 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(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 . 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. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. 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. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. They say they were not surprised by the results. Back and forth all the time.. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. 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. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. But that may not be true. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. 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. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. He was a sweetheart. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. 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. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. I knew it was you.. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. 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. 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. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Parker told the same judge the same story. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips, and justice, for Brittany Williams. Im going by Brittany now. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. I know me when I see me. You were such a sweet child. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. You were so soft-spoken. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. "And Brittany Renee Williams' photo popped up," Stevenson told WWBT. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. 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