Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, circa 2000; Age progression to age 28 (circa 2021); 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 (29) Age 7 years old Height and Weight 3'8, 65 pounds Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. You were such a sweet child. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Parker told the same judge the same story. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. You were such a sweet child. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. 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. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Parker was also charged for Medicaid fraud. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Got through with my smile.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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 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. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. I know me when I see me. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. She was soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". Back and forth all the time.. 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. Yall dont care about a human life. Anyone with information can call Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. That is not me, said Stevenson. I do remember that, Stevenson added. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years. 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. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. I know me when I see me. I know me when I see me. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. 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. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. 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. However, Henrico police say that wasn't true. He was non-verbal. 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 also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. 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. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. I do remember a feeding tube. The woman who had legal guardianship over her, Kim Parker, ran a foster home for children with special needs or were otherwise medically fragile. 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 . No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Williams disappeared from her independent foster care under the guardianship of a woman named Kim Parker back in 2000. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. 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. 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. 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 . She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. 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. Some 21 years ago, a little girl named Brittany went. 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. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. We also have not heard back at this time. Detectives never found Brittanys body. 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 . You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Subscribe here. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Got through with my smile.. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. She is me, and I am her. They say they were not surprised by the results. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. She told a judge that Brittany had gone to live with relatives. This is me!'". Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. And she looks like me. You were such a sweet child. No evidence ever turned up of it. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. I know me when I see me. 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. 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. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. 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. 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. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. She is me, and I am her. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. Back and forth all the time.. It didnt really hit me until I got older, and you realize how cruel the world can be, Minter said. Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. NBC12 tried repeatedly in multiple ways to get in touch with Kim Parker over the past few weeks. Kaylynn Stevenson says a DNA test with her . 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 . The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. As have the FBI. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. She is me, and I am her. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. 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 . Brittany Renee Williams was seven years old when she disappeared from a foster home run by Kim Parker of Henrico, Virginia. I do remember a feeding tube. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. 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. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. He was a sweetheart. He was a sweetheart.. 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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. 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. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Got through with my smile.. Yall dont care about a human life. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. Yall are so greedy and focused on money I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. But that may not be true. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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 emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. A woman identifying herself as Brittany Renee Williams, the 7-year-old girl who went missing in Virginia 21 years ago, has come forward saying she has the DNA proof to confirm her identity. virgin atlantic pilots names, coldren crates obituaries findlay, ohio,