The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. Want NBC12s top stories in your inbox each morning? 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 . He was non-verbal. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. 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. And she looks like me. Copyright 2021 WWBT. 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. 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. She is presumed to be dead. 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. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. Shes still here. But to this day, Parker remains silent. 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. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Ms Stevenson said she spent a lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, in the search for her family history, and that her memory of her childhood was unclear. 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. Williams' sister declined and Parker told authorities she paid two women in California to take Williams. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. Got through with my smile.. "I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, 'This is me! 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. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Brittany was treated for AIDS as a child after her mother died of the illness, which was typically passed on to 25 per cent of babies with AIDS-positive mothers at the time. And she said, Well, youre too late,' Martin said. Williams disappeared from her independent foster care under the guardianship of a woman named Kim Parker back in 2000. Police now presume Brittany Williams to be dead, but they still dont know how she went missing. 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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. 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 also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. 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 dont care about a human life. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000. Parker ran a charity home that provided care for sick children, and it was reported that Brittany also had AIDS. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. (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. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. All rights reserved. A photograph of Parker is posted below this case summary. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. Im going by Brittany now. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. No response, Martin said of her attempt to get in contact with Parker. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. Images of missing 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. It remains unclear if Ms Stevenson is the same person as the missing child. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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. A nationwide search ensued, with high-profile local news coverage. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Investigators say her critical AIDS medicine hadnt been filled since Parker said she gave her away. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. And yes. Martin said Parker had said that Brittany had lived longer than she thought she was going to live. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Court records say when Brittany didnt show up to school that fall, Parker was arrested for truancy. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. This is me!'". And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. You were such a sweet child. 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. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. According to court documents, Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud and was accused of taking over $24,000 in government benefits that were meant to go to Williams. We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. Detectives never found Brittanys body. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. 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 has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. And she looks like me. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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.. I do remember a feeding tube. 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 both women said they never had custody of Williams and did not know where she was. Yall dont care about a human life. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Brittany Renee Williams was 7 years old when she was last seen in Richmond, Virginia. Brittany Williams mother, Rose Marie Thompson, discovered shed contracted AIDS three months before giving birth and passed the deadly disease to her daughter. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Henrico police tracked down the two women in California, who said they never took Brittany. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. I do remember a feeding tube. I was actually ecstatic. That is not me. Age Progression The women knew one another after meeting through a charity that helped young children with AIDS and other special needs. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. I know me when I see me. There are still many questions surrounding this case. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. She was treated for AIDS and lived with Kim Parker, who ran an independent foster home out of her house in Henrico, WWBT reported. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Ms Stevenson, who said her adoptive parents provided no information about her adoption, said that she did not have AIDS and had been tested. Stevenson said she has blood work proving she does not have AIDS. 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. Back and forth all the time.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family, as well. 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. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA evidence proving she is a girl who went missing 21 years ago in Virginia. that (Brittany) was flirting with men who were coming to work on the house.. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. Got through with my smile.. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Shes still here. 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. 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. He was a sweetheart.. And yes. Im going by Brittany now. (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. I remember just like it was yesterday, the doctor looking at me and saying, Shes not going to live much longer if shes not getting this medication, Feinmel said. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. To-date, Brittany Renee Williams has never been located. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. And yes. 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. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. She was so caring and concerned about things with her AIDS, recalled Martin. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. 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.. Stevenson also says she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. I do remember a feeding tube. Yall dont care about a human life. Martin hopes someone who knew Parker and possibly has information will now come forward so many years later. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. The girl had not shown up for school, nor been taken to court hearings . Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. You were so soft-spoken. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Parkers attorney at the time defended her record with children, also saying there was no evidence to show any harm had come to Brittany. You were so soft-spoken. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams disappeared at the age of seven. 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