Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. 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 dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Shes still here. She says they were left by catheters. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. 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 Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. 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. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. 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. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. (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 said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I was actually ecstatic. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. You were such a sweet child. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, 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. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. He was non-verbal. NBC12 did email and mail a letter to Kim Parker and has not yet heard back. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. 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. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. 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 closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. You were so soft-spoken. But that may not be true. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. It didnt go to the children. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. All rights reserved. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. 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. . She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. 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. All rights reserved. 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 did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. Her mother had AIDS and gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim Parker, before she died. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with the two women in California. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Henrico Polices cold case unit stills follows up on every lead they get on Brittanys case. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, 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. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. So, NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. 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 dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. We cannot give her friends closure, Howdyshell said. And yes. Parker was also charged for Medicaid fraud. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview with NBC12. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. 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. There are still many questions surrounding this case. Nearly two decades later, no one has ever been charged in the disappearance of Brittany Williams. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! But Martin says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. 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 evidence ever turned up of it. It didnt go to the organization.. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Williams has been missing for 21 years. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. At that time, Williams was among the children with serious medical issues or learning disabilities under Parker's care. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Parker, who had legal custody of Brittany after her mother. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. She closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I do remember a feeding tube. (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 soft spoken, and had the biggest smile you'd ever want to see.". They say they were not surprised by the results. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. You were so soft-spoken. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. 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. 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. In August 2000, Martin received a shocking phone call from Parker. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. I do remember a feeding tube. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. 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. 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. 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 . However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. They say they were not surprised by the results. Parker told the same judge the same story. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. 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. When Williams stopped showing up to school and court hearings with Parker, Henrico Police started an investigation at Parker's home in Virginia. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. As have the FBI. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. It can be anonymous. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. They say they were not surprised by the results. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. 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. 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. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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