As have the FBI. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. (Family photo) Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Ill take care of it.'. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Williams disappeared from her independent foster care under the guardianship of a woman named Kim Parker back in 2000. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. 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 . Detectives never found Brittanys body. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. 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 . 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. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Yall dont care about a human life. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. 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 . Williams has been missing for 21 years. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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. "And Brittany Renee Williams' photo popped up," Stevenson told WWBT. I can do that for you.. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. 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. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. Seven-year-old Brittany Williams was last seen at a doctor's appointment in Richmond, Virginia on August 18, 2000. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Ms Stevenson, who has a resemblance to the images of seven-year-old Brittany, said she also remembered a feeding tube inserted being into her, and has a scar on her stomach to show it. That little girl went through a lot but she survived, and everybody thought otherwise, said Stevenson. Before effective HIV/AIDS treatment was available, about 25% of HIV-positive mothers passed the virus to their babies while pregnant, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Im going by Brittany now. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. "Kim called me on a Wednesday and said she couldnt handle her anymore, Martin 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 said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. 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. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. I do remember a feeding tube. He was non-verbal. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. But that may not be true. Shes still here. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. 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 same exact smile. But to this day, Parker remains silent. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. The investigation is still ongoing. Kim kept that money, Martin said. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. 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. 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. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. I knew it was you.. And yes. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. 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 . Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. There are still many questions surrounding this case. There are still many questions surrounding this case. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. And she looks like me. 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. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. 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 was thought to have run away from her foster home in Henrico County, Virginia, which was run by Kim Parker . I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. 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. 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 . NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. They say they were not surprised by the results. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. 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. I knew it was you.. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. I knew it was you.. 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. There needs to be justice for Brittany and what happened to her.. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! It was not clean, Martin said. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. I was actually ecstatic. There are still many questions surrounding this case. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. He was non-verbal. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. I knew it was you.. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. 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. Kaylynn Stevenson says a DNA test with her . Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. 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. (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. "She was very sweet, Minter said, describing Brittany. 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. I do remember a feeding tube. 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 . So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. And she looks like me. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. During the first few years of the child's life, she was often in foster care due to Thompson's chaotic lifestyle. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. You know, 'I can do this for you. That is not me, said Stevenson. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She also has scattered memories from her time at Parker's foster home called Rainbow Kids. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Parker shed tears in the courtroom. "There was always the concern that a concrete slab could have contained Brittanys body, Feinmel said. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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