She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. The findings of social services investigators were marked confidential and have since been destroyed. He was a sweetheart.. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. Age Progression The women knew one another after meeting through a charity that helped young children with AIDS and other special needs. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. But that may not be true. 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. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. Yall dont care about a human life. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her 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 . She had AIDS. Henrico County Police, who thought Brittany would have died without AIDS medication, have allegedly taken a DNA sample from Ms Stevenson. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. "And Brittany Renee Williams' photo popped up," Stevenson told WWBT. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. I do remember that, Stevenson added. Feinmel prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. You know, 'I can do this for you. You were such a sweet child. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. Court records say when Brittany didnt show up to school that fall, Parker was arrested for truancy. 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. 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. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. Thats where she had lived much of her life with her adoptive parents, who gave her that name. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. 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. He was non-verbal. When we showed McElroy a picture of Stevenson while she was standing on her front porch, McElroy immediately began crying with emotion. The charity or foster home that Parker ran during the 1990s was called Rainbow Kids. Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. 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. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. That is not me, said Stevenson. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. At the time, one of the women in California - Linda Hodges - who Parker claimed took Brittany, said the sentence wasnt long enough. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel in a 2019 interview. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. She is presumed to be dead. The faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. I dont have AIDS at all, said Stevenson, who says shes donated blood and had blood work completed multiple times in her life. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Matthew Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. I knew it was you.. You all werent looking in the right state, she said aloud to herself, commenting on the search for Brittany Williams. She started making approximately $18,000 in upgrades on the home, according to court records. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. I do remember a feeding tube. I know me when I see me. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. 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. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. 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. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. 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. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. And yes. Got through with my smile.. She went missing one day after leaving for school in her hometown of Henrico, Virginia. A woman in Indiana has said she has the DNA evidence to prove that she is Brittany Williams, a seven-year-old child who went missing from a foster home in 2000 with AIDS. 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 . And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. But every time, I got back up and decided to keep fighting, keep pushing. WWBT reported that Parker took a plea deal and spent 10 years behind bars. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. Like everything bad that happened - this is your time for justice.. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. 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I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. I dont remember a lot because so much was going on that especially when youre young you cant understand, said Stevenson. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. Stevenson also said she has a certified, in-lab DNA test to prove it, taken at Labcorp. I will always remember this one little boy who was in a wheelchair. In 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams disappeared. I was actually ecstatic. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, including for donations she received for the care of the children. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. What I remember is a happy, happy child, Brenda Martin, Brittanys aunt, said. 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. 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. 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 Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Got through with my smile.. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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 . Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Concern of potential neglect, concern of potential maltreatment of some of the children, Howdyshell said. Stevenson has multiple other scars on her stomach from surgeries she said she underwent as a child. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! And Brittany Renee Williams photo popped up, said Stevenson, excited. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. However, Henrico police said that wasnt true. Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 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. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. All rights reserved. Martin was Thompsons half-sister. Im going by Brittany now. She acts like a big sister, said Stevenson, who now talks to McElroy on a near-daily basis. Henrico police took out a search warrant to comb Parkers house, citing possible murder, abduction and child neglect as the cause. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a much harsher punishment than recommended in state guidelines. I do remember a feeding tube. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, said Stevenson. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. Parker ultimately took a plea deal to spend 10 years behind bars. I do remember a feeding tube. Brittany vanished from the home in 2000. 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