McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. The Henrico County Police Division is committed to a thorough investigation into this cold case and any new leads. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. 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. She told a judge that Brittany had gone to live with relatives. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. 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. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. There was a couple mornings that I vividly remember (Brittany) was kind of sad getting on the school bus, Minter said. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. I do remember a feeding tube. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Im going by Brittany now. 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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. 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 . 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. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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 investigation is still ongoing. So, I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. And she looks like me. 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. 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. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. 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. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. You were so soft-spoken. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. And she looks like me. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. For four years of her life, Brittany Williams lived in a yellow house on Rexford Road, with Parker. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. Detectives have long presumed Brittany Williams to be dead, especially without her AIDS medication. You were such a sweet child. She says Thompson met Kim Parker at the hospital, where she and Brittany went for AIDS treatment. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. 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 She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell says multiple people who knew Kim Parker called Henricos child protective services. Brittany's caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. 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. Kaylynn Stevenson says a DNA test with her . I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. We deserve to know the truth of where she is, Martin said. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. We are actively investigating and working alongside our Federal partners, said lieutenant Matthew Pecka. This is me!'". She had AIDS. He was a sweetheart.. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. He was a sweetheart.. It didnt go to the organization.. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. 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 . Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre youngyou cant understand, said Stevenson. You were so soft-spoken. Presumed dead without her medication, Williams hadn't been seen in 21 years until now. It was not clean, Martin said. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. However, Henrico police say that wasnt true. Her birth certificate also differs to that of Brittany, it was reported. 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. . I know me when I see me. It can be anonymous. 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. Im going by Brittany now. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. I can do that for you.. 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 . Twenty-one years ago, a little girl named Brittany Renee Williams disappeared from Rainbow Kids, an independent foster home run by Kim Parker in the '90s. She also said the birth certificate that her adopted parents showed her does not match the birthday of Williams. 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 . Parker ran a charity that provided long term care for kids with AIDS and other serious medical conditions. The next year, Parker was summoned to court again for not bringing Brittany to a paternity test. I do remember a feeding tube. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. She says they were left by catheters. 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. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. (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 and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Shes still here. A large, round scar can clearly be seen on Stevensons upper abdomen. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. You were such a sweet child. She's going to be like her mother, quoted Martin of the conversation. Her mother had AIDS and gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim Parker, before she died. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. 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 . Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. It was just a mess. She says they were left by catheters. (Parker said) that I needed to take her or she was going to give her to these two women in California," Martin said. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. Martin said Parker told her shed already sent Brittany to live with the two women in California, but wouldnt tell her anything else. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Shes still here. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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