All rights reserved. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. But that may not be true. 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 . We also reached out to Kaylynns adoptive parents through their attorney. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. 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. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. He was a sweetheart. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Brittany Renee Williams Brittany, approximately 2000; Age at the time of disappearance: progression to Age at the time of disappearance: 24 (approximately 2017); Kim Parker . I knew it was you.. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. An Indiana woman says she has DNA evidence to prove she is Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old girl who went missing two decades ago. The same exact smile. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. When asked where Brittany was, she said The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Brittanys friends, the few relatives she knew, and police agree that without her caretakers cooperation, investigators may never solve Brittanys disappearance. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. I knew it was you.. 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. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. Ill take care of it.'. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. Copyright 2019 WWBT. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Shes still here. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. 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 woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Back and forth all the time.. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. He was non-verbal. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. We also have not heard back at this time. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. 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. 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. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. Detectives never found Brittanys body. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Got through with my smile.. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. But Martin says most times she visited with Brittany, she remained a vibrant child despite her illness or home life. Stevenson says she has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. The report, which can be used as a legal court document, says the two have a 95.83% probability of being half-sisters. Im going by Brittany now. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. I know me when I see me. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana claimed she has DNA evidence proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a girl who went missing at the age of seven back in 2000, WWBT reported. I do remember that, Stevenson added. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. No one has been charged in her disappearance, and due to her medical condition, it is not likely that she has survived all these years. He was a sweetheart.. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. And she looks like me. 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. 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. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Parker didnt respond to a request for comment, nor did Stevensons adoptive parents reached through their attorney. That is not me. Stevenson says she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. This is me!'". I do remember that, Stevenson added. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. She is presumed to be dead. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Its been 19 years since a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with AIDS disappeared in Henrico County. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. She was also convicted of one count of state Medicaid fraud. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. I do remember that, Stevenson added. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. 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. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. Back and forth all the time.. You were such a sweet 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 . I was actually ecstatic. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. That is not me, said Stevenson. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Yall dont care about a human life. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. In 2000, Brittany Renee Williams, a 7-year-old in Virginia, disappeared from her foster home. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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 No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. 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. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. 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. We cannot give the family closure. 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! 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 . 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. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living.. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. 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. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. That is not me, said Stevenson. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. You were such a sweet child. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Detectives still. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. 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 house is still there, but Brittany isnt, and neither is the woman who remains at the center of her cold case. 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. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. 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. 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. The child, who had been diagnosed with AIDS, hasn't been seen or heard from since. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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 closely watched NBC12s cold-case story aiming to help generate tips and justice for Brittany Williams. Detectives still get calls and tips about Brittany Williams, as recently as within the last 12 months. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Williams has been missing for 21 years. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. 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. According to WWBT, Williams was born with AIDS, and authorities were worried the girl was dead because she did not have her medication. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. He was a sweetheart.. Yall dont care about a human life. But that may not be true. 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 says they were left by catheters. 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. The revelation came after Ms Stevenson searched for missing children and the name Williams, and realised that images of missing Brittany were me. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. And yes. Im going by Brittany now. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. I think she used people used their hearts, Linda Hodges said. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. 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 sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. "She basically just pounced on them, Martin said. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. 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. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Got through with my smile.. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. He was a sweetheart.. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. I was actually ecstatic. 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. I was actually ecstatic. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. She is me, and I am her. Stevenson is currently fighting in court over custody of her daughter, Isabella. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. There are still many questions surrounding this case. 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. Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. She says they were left by catheters. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Kim kept that money, Martin said. Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, now says she had DNA evidence that she's Brittany. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. 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. This time, the judge ordered police to open a case. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. 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 called repeatedly. Shes still here. I do remember a feeding tube. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. 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