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The room I used to be in was like a pastel-pink type room, she told NBC12. Images of missing Brittany Renee Williams. They say they were not surprised by the results. 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. 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. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. 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. I do remember that, Stevenson added. This is me!, From the hairline to the ears, to the smile, to the chin, said Ladajah Kelly, Stevensons wife. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of children missing from state care has increased over the years. All rights reserved. A woman in Indiana is claiming she has DNA proving she is Brittany Renee Williams, a Virginia girl who went missing at seven years old back in 2000. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. 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. Stevenson told WWBT she is now going by Brittany because she doesn't want any "ties to my adoptive name. I know me when I see me. 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. Back and forth all the time.. 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. She is me, and I am her. The investigation is still ongoing. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She believes that proving that shes Brittany Williams will help her keep her child. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Parker told police the same story, according to investigators and court records. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Multiple people who knew Parker also said the house was "filthy" and some worried about neglect. 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. The same exact smile. I was basically robbed of a life I could have had.. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. I knew it was you.. Stevenson said Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. I know me when I see me. Parker was never cooperative in the investigation, Howdyshell said. On the missing person poster for Williams, catheter scars were written under distinguishing characteristics. Detectives dug up the yard and even the septic tank. I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. And she looks like me. Stevenson saidshe has not yet been able to get hold of adoption documents. Look at that smile on her face, said McElroy in a video call with her sister. The girl remembered for her radiant smile was born in 1993. Its one of the cases that will always bother me, Feinmel said. Multiple sources confirm that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. 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. The emotion was so powerful, it kind of took over my entire spiritual being.. Brittany would have turned 11 when Parker went to prison. The faade that everybody has put on is just likewow, said Stevenson. Stevenson says Indiana FBI agents did take a DNA sample from her in person. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. 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. Police confirm that after Kim Parker, no one ever used Brittany's social security number or Medicaid benefits. No medical doctor ever told Stevenson that she was HIV positive or had AIDS. Yall are so greedy and focused on money. A lot of going back and forth to Richmond, Virginia to Columbus, Ohio, recalled Stevenson. She says the sweet-looking home was much different on the inside. And so many people tried to break me down to where I was nothing. 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. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. Twenty-one years later, Kaylynn Stevenson, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, says she is Brittany Renee Williams. Brittanys caretaker at the time, Kim Parker, told authorities she sent Brittany to live with another couple in California. McElroy was ultimately adopted by another family as well. For 21 years, there had been no trace of Brittany, a tiny girl with an angelic face, known for her magnetic smile. Parker took a plea deal, admitting to one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud. You were such a sweet child. Allegedly Parker attempted to give Williams to Williams' adult half-sister because she was unable to care for her. It didnt go to the organization.. While Stevenson doesn't remember a lot about her childhood, she said she does have a DNA sample taken at a LabCorp that proves she is the missing girl from 2000. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. 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. 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. I do remember a feeding tube. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. It can be anonymous. Stevenson and McElroy wasted no time taking their own, in-lab DNA test through Labcorp. She is me, and I am her. (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 had been living at an independent foster home in Henrico, Virginia, where its owner, Kim Parker, treated her for AIDS. I did remember the last name Williams. For some reason, its implanted in the back of my mind, she said. We deserve to know the truth of where she is, Martin said. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. She says they were left by catheters. Brittany also was acutely aware of the potential danger of her disease. It just breaks my heart, it really does, Martin said, holding back tears. Parker also went on a publicity campaign, soliciting donations for her charity. 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. I do remember that, Stevenson added. We cannot give the family closure. Subscribe here. 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. 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. Records indicate there was no follow up by the court. NBC12 traveled to Indiana to talk with Stevenson. 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 . 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. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. What made the situation particularly devastating was that the little girl, who lived with her foster mother Kim Parker at the time, was being treated for AIDS. Published: Oct. 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM PDT. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. Henrico Police cold case detective Lt. Kevin Howdyshell said multiple people who knew Kim Parker at the time contacted Henricos child protective services. 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. Ultimately, Parker told police she sent Brittany to live with two women in California. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. But theres one detail Stevenson says didnt fade from her memory, even though the name Brittany did. Yall dont care about a human life. You have this beautiful smile like you have right now, said Minter through tears looking at Stevenson during the video call. But she cant remember what exactly those surgeries were, or for what reason. I do remember that, Stevenson added. He was non-verbal. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. 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Multiple sources confirm to NBC12 that Henrico Police and FBI agents are testing Stevensons DNA with the only other daughter of Rose Marie Thompson. I went to help her and she said No, you cant do that because of the blood. It was just a mess. I know me when I see me. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Im going by Brittany now. I just started bawling and bawling, said McElroy. Copyright 2021 WWBT via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I was actually ecstatic. So there is no telling what was actually removed.. I dont want no ties to my adoptive name. I know me when I see me. a 7-year-old child who went missing from Henrico, Virginia, in 2000. 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. A police search ensued, even involving local authorities digging up Parkers backyard. She said she'd lived in Ohio with her adoptive parents before researching her biological family. So NBC12 tracked down Anastasia McElroy, the first daughter of the late Rose Marie Thompson, Brittanys mother. A woman identifying herself as Brittany Renee Williams, the 7-year-old girl who went missing in Virginia 21 years ago, has come forward saying she has the DNA proof to confirm her identity. Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. The money coming in was how (Parker) was living, Feinmel said. When you look at the missing person flyer, what do you think about that little girl? I asked. And yes. And her kids look like me, smiled Stevenson. I woke my wife up out of her sleep and was like, This is me! Yall are so greedy and focused on money. This case is active, and we are working with our federal partners, said Lt. Pecka, a spokesperson for Henrico Police. The state Stevenson is referring to is Ohio. They say they were not surprised by the results. The state still paid $8,000 in insurance premiums for a child who had vanished, said prosecutors, although Parker had never actually received that money for personal use. (A large linear scar on Stevensons stomach) went down here all the way up to my chest, motioned Stevenson, tracing the scar. Stevensons birth certificate does not match the birthdate of Brittany Williams. Attorneys say Parker took in as many as 50 kids over the years, many with serious medical issues or developmental disabilities. (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. 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 . Parker was indicted on 73 counts of fraud, accused of taking $24,000 in government benefits intended for Brittany, according to court documents. She is presumed to be dead. The same exact smile I know its going to be really hard for you, but this is like a new beginning. She says shes also received bloodwork results proving that. She also has her own 7-year-old biological daughter, Isabella, who is the joy of her life. In August 2000, seven-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished into thin air. Her mother had AIDS and gave Brittany to a guardian, Kim Parker, before she died. Even the mole on her neck I started putting the pieces together that that was really her.. 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 faade that everybody has put on is just like wow, said Stevenson. The same exact smile. So I dont have AIDS, but I am Brittany Renee Williams.. Kim Parker, who told police Brittany had been sent to live another family in California, was convicted of fraud and sentenced to ten years in prison for cashing assistance checks meant for. Stevenson recently started researching her biological family, pulling from her strained memories. 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. Catheter scars were listed in the description on many missing child posters for Brittany. Martin called Parker back two days later to tell her that shed watch Brittany more often, but wouldnt be able to adopt her, having three children of her own. Blood does not lie and a DNA test does not lie at all. We connected the pair, and their undeniable connection was instant. She hadnt shown up to school, and Parker did not produce Brittany for court hearings. At the time, a woman named Kim Parker told the. Stevenson said she has a spotty memory of her childhood, only able to recall bits and pieces. 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. But despite the uncanny similarities, Stevenson says she didnt get answers from her adoptive parents about her adoption. You were such a sweet child. Multiple other smaller scars can be seen on Stevensons upper left chest. 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. Her Rainbow Kids operation was her entire existence, said Henrico Deputy Commonwealths Attorney Mike Feinmel, who prosecuted the fraud case ultimately brought against Parker. A family member that cares that genuinely cares. 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